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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 9, 2013 11 Phase 3 conditions in place by 2025. It was reported the Intersection of County Road E/Old Snelling Avenue was the only concern. Mr. Pacyna provided comment on the amount of parking spaces available at the 2 Pine Tree Drive site. He noted the current peak parking for this location was 240 spaces. The study found that the current 777 parking spaces were more than adequate to meet the future demands for this property. The proposed shuttle service and suggested driving route was then discussed. Mr. Pacyna reviewed the available pedestrian and bike facilities that would serve the property. He pointed out the gaps within the trail system that would have to be addressed prior to the establishment of Phase 2. It was noted that the proposed route along Old Snelling Avenue and County Road E was approximately 1.5 miles. More direct routes were available but Bethel would need to receive approval from the railroad. Commissioner Hames questioned what hours of the day were used in the traffic study for peak traffic times. Mr. Pacyna explained he used peak hours of 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Bartel questioned when the traffic study was completed. Mr. Pacyna indicated the traffic data was collected in late September, which meant schools were in session. Commissioner Hames indicated this area would be drastically impacted in 2015 when the County Road E bridge was reconstructed. Community Development Director Hutmacher affirmed that the bridge was scheduled to be reconstructed in 2015. The bridge was anticipated to be out for three to six months during one construction season. Mr. Pacyna reported that MnDOT would be responsible for mitigating the traffic issues and would establish detour routes. Commissioner Stodola questioned if Highway 96 would be reopened by 2015. City Planner Streff commented this area would be open for traffic in November of 2013. Kathleen Nelson , Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration for Bethel University, thanked the Commission for considering the University’s request this evening. She addressed several of the questions raised this evening and discussed the conversations she had with staff regarding the importance of a trail connection. She expected this issue would receive a great deal of attention going forward. She preferred the pedestrian route along Old Snelling and County Road E. She suggested that Condition #5 read no “traditional” undergraduate programs be implemented on this site until the trail connection was complete. Ms. Nelson stated Bethel had no plans for additional buildings on this property as it would take 10 to 15 years for the University to occupy the current buildings. She reported that the main campus had no graduate students living on campus.