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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—April 15, 2020 2 PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 18-014; Mounds View High School Amended Planned Unit Development—Public Hearing Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated on May 22, 2019, the City Council approved Planning Case 918-014 for the Mounds View High School PUD, subject to several conditions. The terms of the PUD approval requires the Mounds View School District to implement safety improvements on Lake Valentine Road to address traffic and increased pedestrian crossings between the school building and the north parking lot, including installation of turn lanes and other access improvements, trail and sidewalk improvements, pedestrian signal, signage and striping modifications, and drainage and utility improvements. Following approval of Planning Case 918-014, the School District and City proceeded with a study to identify specific traffic and pedestrian improvements for Lake Valentine Road. The traffic and pedestrian study was recently completed and reviewed by City and School District staff. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the Traffic Study Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The properties located at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road are located in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. 2. The proposed conditions when implemented will create a safer environment for pedestrian movement across Lake Valentine Road. 3. The proposed roadway improvements will improve traffic flow through the road section adjacent to the school. 4. With the applied conditions, the application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 5. The proposed school zone speed limit, the effective hours, and the extent of the school zone are recommended by City staff and Mounds View School District staff. 6. The traffic and pedestrian study was reviewed by City and School District staff. 7. The City and School District staff concur on the proposed conditions and recommended improvements. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case 18- 014 for an Amended PUD at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road, based on the findings of fact and recommendations based on the findings contained within the traffic study, an evaluation of existing site conditions, and the Planned Unit Development Agreement, and as amended by the following conditions: 1. Realignment of the west parking lot entrance to align with the west school site entrance on the south side of Lake Valentine Road (Pick-up / Drop-off Access) to be completed prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The School District will need to negotiate in good faith to complete easement or property acquisition from the adjacent parcel owned by State of Minnesota to accommodate the realignment of the west parking lot entrance. 2. Elimination of eastbound left turn movements at the east parking lot access upon completing the realignment of the west parking lot entrance noted above.