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<br />Page 3 of 5 March 2014 <br /> <br /> Engage surrounding municipalities to make <br />sure there is sufficient access to the site <br /> How will the infrastructure be paid for? Will <br />City/County taxpayers be reimbursed? <br /> Parks are appropriate size and in good <br />location X2 <br /> Incorporate a transit hub <br /> Use sustainable features and design <br />standards <br /> Will AHATS be cleaned as well? <br /> Add schools <br /> Good parking layout <br /> Good lifecycle housing <br /> Concerns about not enough access <br /> AH needs more independent retailers and <br />restaurants X3 <br /> No large townhome developments <br /> Like mixed-use space <br /> Athletic facility <br /> Civic center <br /> <br />Five Cities Meeting – March 10, 2014 <br /> The Mayor of Mounds View noted that trails and connections to existing trails are an important feature for <br />the entire area. He expressed concerns about surface water being directed to Rice Creek and Mounds <br />View. <br /> <br /> The Mayor of Roseville, based on that city’s experience with the Twin Lakes project, advised that the City <br />not be too restrictive in the definition of uses allowed in the business park. <br /> <br /> The Mayor of Shoreview emphasized the importance of improving transit service to the area. <br /> <br /> The Shoreview City Manager thought that the central surface water feature, if done well, could be a big <br />asset for the development. He compared the plan to the Centennial Lakes development in Edina which <br />created an amenity out of stormwater infrastructure. He also compared the draft master plan to the West <br />End development in St. Louis Park which mixes a fitness club, restaurants, and theaters with office. The <br />mix of uses support shared parking facilities. <br /> <br /> The Shoreview City Manager expressed concerns with the thumb connection to County Road I. <br />Specifically, he was concerned that the new road would be used as a bypass for I-35W from County Road J <br />to County Road H. The City of Shoreview is also opposed to changes to the County Road I interchange <br />which would eliminate access points. <br /> <br /> General comments included very positive feedback on the draft master plan and advice that the City should <br />adhere to the plan as development occurs. There was strong support for the roundabout. Attendees had <br />questions regarding density and comments about lot sizes for single-family homes and the type of <br />residential development that can work with smaller lots. <br /> <br />DEVELOPER INTERVIEWS – January - March 2014 <br /> <br /> City of Arden Hills staff, Ramsey County staff, and consultants interviewed representatives from Opus, Lennar <br />(residential), Mattamy Homes, Ryan Companies, and United Properties during the months of January, February, and <br />March. <br />Key Takeaways: <br /> Site is planned effectively – uses are in balance and the locations are appropriate <br /> Residential will drive retail <br /> Let market conditions dictate exact boundaries of different users (retail/office) <br /> Mixed use/town center will be challenging and should be developed last