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This intersection is expected to be approaching capacity by year 2018, regardless of the o proposed expansion. To address the poor operations at the County Road E/Old Snelling intersection under year 2018(Phase 2) build conditions, construction/installation of a roundabout or traffic signal should be considered. However, since the poor operations would likely occur for only a short period each day o (i.e. one or two hours), the City/County may deem this acceptable given the relatively high costs associated with these improvements. Results of the year 2025 (Phase 3) build operations analysis indicate similar operations to the year 2018 Phase 2 build conditions are expected. Therefore, the potential mitigation identified under year 2018 is considered adequate. Based on the review of the existing parking supply/demand and the ITE calculations for future conditions, the current 777 parking spaces are more than adequate to meet the future demand of the facility. Given that the travel times would be relatively similar between the two potential shuttle service routes and the desire to keep “local” trips away from “regional” type of facilities, it is recommended that the proposed shuttle service utilize a route along Old Snelling, County Road E, and Pine Tree Drive. When planning the loading/unloading zones for the shuttle service, the location/size of the zones and pedestrian waiting areas should be designed to ensure there is sufficient space for passengers to safely wait, while limiting any sight distance impacts or conflicts with driveway aisles. There are multiple gaps (i.e. a lack of connectivity) within the existing pedestrian/bicyclist system which likely limits activity in the area, particularly along Old Snelling. If these areas were to be improved, more pedestrians/bicyclists would be expected to utilize these facilities. The type of improvements that could be implemented to improve connectivity include multi- use trails, sidewalks, and/or shoulderexpansion. Alternative pedestrian/bicyclist connections were developed to provide a more direct route between the two campuses and increase the potential for pedestrian/bicyclist activity. However, further discussion with impacted stakeholders would be necessary since several of these routes travel through and/or cross areas owned privately, by MnDOT, or the railroad. Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria –Section 1355.04 Subd 3 The following CUP criteria would apply to schools for higher education in the B-2 District: Section 1355.04 Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code liststhe criteria for evaluating a Conditional Use Permit Amendment. The Planning Commission and City Council should consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for October 28, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-013 -Bethel University CUP -Higher Education Use\Memos_Reports_13-013 Page 5of 9