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City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for January 9, 2017 Page 4 of 17 Currently, the plan shows three pedestrian access points. The access points connect to a network of sidewalks and crosswalks. The first is off of County Road F. This access runs along the drive-thru lane at the back of the bank. Pedestrians can either turn and walk along the north side of the bank, or connect to the sidewalk that runs in front of the daycare. The other two access points are both of off Lexington Avenue. The first is directly in front of the bank, and runs across the parking lot, in line with the main entrance. The second is directly in front of the multi-tenant commercial building, and also runs across the parking lot, in line with the main entrance. In order to enhance pedestrian safety, staff recommends that crosswalks be provided at each sidewalk connection. While there are several crosswalks identified on the Site Plan, there currently are not any shown at the sidewalks of the vehicle access points to the site. Bremer Bank The front (east side) of the bank will face Lexington Avenue. There are eighteen (18) parking stalls proposed immediately in front of the bank, two (2) of which are handicap accessible. There is a drive-thru lane for access to a bank teller that runs around the back (west side) of the building. PUD approval will be required in order to allow the drive-up window. All of the mechanical equipment, as well as trash storage will be contained within the building. Multi-tenant Commercial The multi-tenant building will also face Lexington Avenue. There are fifty-two (52) parking stalls proposed around the building. There is a drive-thru lane proposed that goes around the back of the building. The trash enclosure areas are located at the back of the building on the northwest side. The mechanical equipment for this building will be housed on the roof. The applicant has stated that the parapet design will screen the equipment. Further, the renderings show that the equipment will not be visible to someone standing at ground level. (See northeast corner and southeast corner elevation renderings.) Flexibility is requested through the PUD to allow for a drive-up window and to allow retail as a principal use, as the City Code lists retail as an allowed accessory use in it I-1 District. CUP approval will be required to allow a restaurant(s) within the building. Daycare Facility The daycare facility is unique, in that it does not have frontage on a public road, which will require approval within the PUD. The front of the daycare will face County Road F, technically through the Bremer Bank lot. There are forty (40) parking stalls proposed immediately in front of the daycare. The grading plan shows adequate space for an outdoor play area on both the west and south sides of the building. Zoning and Subdivision Requirement Summary Bank Commercial Daycare Lot Area MR MR MR Lot Dimensions MR MR MR Min. Public Road Frontage MR MR PUD