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Page 3 of 7 Depending on the final plans for the property and the different uses to be included in the building, some amount of surface parking would also be needed. Further discussion on parking requirements is included below under Conceptual Site Plan. Development Context The Civic zoned property is located at the east end of the Town Center south of the Main Street and adjacent to the Natural Resources Corridor (see Attachment D). It should be noted that a pedestrian-only plaza has been proposed to the north of the site, which would restrict vehicular access from this side of the property. Additionally, current plans indicate the site will be elevated above the adjacent roadway to the east. This elevation difference would likely mean vehicular access to the property would be at-grade on the west and south sides, and that access to the underground parking area would be at-grade on the east side. As part of its evaluation of the types of uses and activities to include on the site, the City should consider what has been proposed for private and public development in the immediate area. The Master Developer’s Concept Master Plan and the proposed programming for the Town Center have been included in Attachment E. • Residential: the Town Neighborhood will have a variety of housing types, including condominiums, apartments, senior housing, townhomes, and single-family residential detached homes. A total of 1,030 residential units could be developed in the Town Neighborhood within approximately ¼ mile, or roughly a five minute walk, of the civic property. Additionally, the residential Creek and Hill neighborhoods are also within close proximity to the property. • Commercial: the Main Street that runs through the Town Center is expected to include approximately 42,000 square feet of retail, entertainment uses, and restaurants. In addition, a movie theater and hotel are planned on the west end of Main Street. On the west side of the boulevard through TCAAP will be approximately 196,000 square feet of retail space, 48,000 square feet of office space, and six restaurants. • Public Spaces: the Town Neighborhood park would be located directly to the east of the civic property. The park will include an amphitheater, playground, water fountain, volleyball court, and ice skating. A Town Square plaza to the north of the property will provide additional public gathering space and include terraced steps down to the park. Conceptual Site Plan Based on its review of the TRC and the development context, staff has developed a conceptual site plan for the civic property (Attachment F). The site plan shows a building footprint of approximately 28,000 square feet. The building would be two-stories in height and it is expected that there may be uses that would take up two full floors, such as an athletic court. Overall, the building would have a total floor area of approximately 40,000 square feet. For reference, the existing Arden Hills City Hall building is 18,500 gross square feet. A surface parking lot with 65 stalls would be located on the western half of the property with access driveways on the west and south. Staff used a conservative estimate of 200 parking stalls being required assuming a parking ratio of 1 stall per 200 gross square feet (Indoor Recreation).