1.B Guiding Plan for the B2 District-Update

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Land Use and Public Improvements Plan Add a supplementary name to County Road E in Arden Hills: Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is the local name used on County Road 149 west of Minnesota Highway 51. This additional name will help identify the road as a local facility with a connection to a nearby natural feature and thereby personalize it. The County Road E name could still be used by residents and businesses where needed. Pine Tree Drive and Harriet Avenue The strectscape elements of County Road E should be carried south on Pine Tree Drive to the Hunters Park entrance but at a reduced level. This approach would help unify the district but indicate the secondary nature of Pine Tree Drive. The residential nature of Harriet Avenue should be protected with the addition of street trees and a sidewalk on one side of the street. Lexington Avenue A comprehensive strectscape improvement program should be undertaken for Lexington Avenue from north of I-694 to some point south of the district. Request that Ramsey County install sidewalks, curbing, trees and more attractive lighting along Lexington Avenue from 1-694 to some point south of the study area. Cooperation from the City of Shoreview and Ramsey County will be essential. The design objective in this corridor should be tuned to the higher speed and volume of auto traffic, the large parking areas along the road and the large-scale retail business environment. Minnesota Highway 51 and Bridge This state highway already has a degree of landscaping on its valley slopes. Emphasis here should be on announcing access to the County Road E district and the Lake Johanna parks. Ramsey County should be encouraged to rebuild the bridge over Minnesota Highway 51 with accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists as soon as possible. Alternatively, a separate bridge or an addition to the existing bridge should be built for non -motorized traffic. 30 October Guiding Plan for the B2 District 4.9