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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for November 9, 2016 Page 4 of 18 Plan Evaluation 1. Site Design & Layout Overall Design Although there are three parcels, there are only two vehicle access points to the development. A reciprocal easement agreement will be put in place to guarantee cross-access between the parcels. The main access will be from County Road F. The access is through Lot 1, to the west of the bank building and directly in front of the daycare building. An interior circulation route runs to the east of the daycare building and to the west of both the bank and the multi- tenant commercial building. The other, limited access is off of Lexington Avenue. Due to the median on Lexington Avenue, this access is limited to right-in/right-out. Entering through this access brings patrons through between the bank and the multi-tenant commercial buildings, heading directly toward the eastern side of the daycare building. Currently, the plan shows three pedestrian access points. The access points connect to a network of sidewalks and crosswalks. Each building has a sidewalk that runs along the front of the building. This network can be accessed from three pedestrian access points. 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. The space for these items includes an exterior door, and there appears to be adequate space for maintenance vehicles to access the area. Multi-tenant Commercial The multi-tenant building will also face Lexington Avenue. There are fifty-four (54) 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. There appears to be adequate space for collection trucks to access the enclosure. 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