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current configuration of traffic management on County Road E. In many instances, the existing access driveways do not align with one another which, coupled with a 21-foot wide shared center turn lane; create sporadic left turns along the corridor. In order to address this issue, the Guiding Plan called for the realignment of driveways where possible, and the creation of a new stop light in front of the former Holiday Inn property. The Guiding Plan re-envisioned the former Holiday Inn property as a tear-down redevelopment that would allow for the implementation of these long-range traffic management improvements. The current proposal is to reuse the existing building, which does not lend itself to the full implementation of the Guiding Plan, since the building itself impedes the installation of the new stop light. Furthermore, the existing driveways are not ideally located to address the broader traffic issues identified by the Guiding Plan. The existing building on Lot 1 is presently situated in a way that allows the building to front on County Road E, with the majority of parking behind, which is in keeping with the goals of the Guiding Plan; however, the primary entrance will be located in the rear of the building, which is contrary to the desire to bring front entrances to County Road E. The subdivision of the lot into two offers an opportunity to increase the intensity and mixture of uses on the site, which is a stated goal of the Guiding Plan, and decrease excess parking; however, access to Lot 2 is limited to shared driveway access located in front of the former Holiday Inn building on Lot 1. The County has reviewed the proposed plan and has indicated that a right in/right out access on Lexington Avenue has not been approved for the concept plan indicated in the application. The County's approval of a right in/right out is contingent on the development of two smaller buildings on the corner to be used as retail and a financial institution. The future development of Lot 2 maintains the opportunity for a gateway entry feature, additional outdoor seating, or gathering space, and an overall site plan that meets the requirements of the Zoning Code and forwards the vision of the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District. Multiple-family housing has been identified as an appropriate use in the B-2 District,through a PUD process; however, reuse of the former Holiday Inn building was not contemplated in the Guiding Plan. It is difficult to thoroughly analyze the site for conformance with the Guiding Plan given the unknown future uses of the former McGuire's, banquet facilities, and Lot 2. How these aspects of the project are developed over time will have a significant impact on parking, traffic generation, and the overall function of this site as part of the B-2 District. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Special Meeting for April 18, 2012 P:Oanning0anning Cases12012112-009-1201 County Road E-PUD and Plat(Pending)104-18-12-PC Report-1201 County Road E PUD.docx Page 8 of 16