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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — June 27, 2011 6 7.A. Planning Case 11-011 — Select Senior Living PUD & Plat (continued) City Planner Beekman stated when the Holiday Inn was constructed, the corner was used to meet the green space requirements of the City at that time. This is not dedicated green space. The redevelopment of the property will meet the green space requirements by adding green space to other areas of the property and reducing the amount of green space in this location. Councilmember Werner asked for clarification on the "pork chop" that was being added to the eastern access point of the property. City Planner Beekman stated a "pork chop" is a piece of concrete that is added to an access point that will force traffic to go a certain direction and separate incoming and outgoing traffic. In this proposal the "pork chop" is being used to force traffic to take a right into the property. Councilmember Holmes asked if the western access point for the property would be designated for employee access. City Planner Beekman stated employees of the facility would use the western access point and the middle access point would be used for drop-off and pick-up of residents. The middle access point will generate fewer trips per day. She clarified the direction of the traffic movement for pick-up and drop-off of residents is reversed from what would normally be expected but this direction will benefit the traffic flow. The developer has agreed to this change in the direction of the pick-up and drop-off area. Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification regarding the sidewalks along County Road E and Lexington Avenue and when these would be constructed. City Planner Beekman stated there are no sidewalks in front of the facility along County Road E currently. As part of Phase I the developer will construct a 6-foot wide ADA-compliant sidewalk along County Road E. The applicant has requested an extension of one year to construct the sidewalk along Lexington Avenue up to the railroad tracks. There are trees 13 feet from the curb along County Road E and the sidewalk will be located between the trees and the curb. Councilmember Holden asked what would happen to the green space area on the west side of the property. She asked if there would be improvements to this area. City Planner Beekman stated the curb will be repaired and the driveway connections will be removed. The boulevard will be extended and the existing trees will be maintained. Mayor Grant asked what improvements would be made on the McGuire's side of the facility. City Planner Beekman stated this area is primarily EIFS and would be painted to match the rest of the building. Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification on the park dedication fee and the request to have this fee waived.