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Traffic Study Evaluation <br /> City staff and Planning Commission are recommending adding the following 12 conditions to the <br /> existing Planned Unit Development to address existing traffic and pedestrian safety issues based <br /> on the findings contained within the study report, an evaluation of existing site conditions, and the <br /> Planned Unit Development Agreement. <br /> 1. Realignment of the west parking lot entrance to align with the west school site entrance on <br /> the south side of Lake Valentine Road (Pick-up / Drop-off Access) to be completed prior <br /> to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The School District will need to negotiate in <br /> good faith to complete easement or property acquisition from the adjacent parcel owned <br /> by State of Minnesota to accommodate the realignment of the west parking lot entrance. <br /> 2. Elimination of eastbound left turn movements at the east parking lot access upon <br /> completing the realignment of the west parking lot entrance noted above. <br /> 3. Installation of perimeter fencing along the southwest portion of the parking lot upon <br /> completing the relocation of the west parking lot entrance noted above. Proposed fencing <br /> shall be four(4)tall decorative fencing. <br /> 4. Installation of a centralized traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing at the location <br /> generally depicted on Figure 8 in the study report. <br /> 5. Installation of a small raised median and pedestrian refuge adjacent to the signal controlled <br /> pedestrian crossing as determined by the City Engineer during design of the signal. <br /> 6. Installation of sidewalk on the south side of Lake Valentine Road to route pedestrians from <br /> the signal controlled pedestrian crossing to the front entrance of the school building. <br /> 7. Installation of an additional street light at the signal controlled pedestrian crossing, in <br /> addition to the street lights previously installed at the east and west parking lot entrances. <br /> 8. Installation of School Zone Speed Limit signage as previously authorized by the City <br /> Council. <br /> 9. Installation of a 150-ft long exclusive right turn lane for eastbound Lake Valentine Road <br /> at the pick-up/drop-off access (south side of street). <br /> 10. Installation of a 150-ft long exclusive right turn lane for westbound Lake Valentine Road <br /> at the east parking lot access (north side of street). <br /> 11. Installation of sidewalk along the north side of Lake Valentine Road between the east <br /> parking lot entrance and Janet Court. <br /> 12. Installation of a 2-inch mill and overlay along Lake Valentine Road between the <br /> construction limits of right turn lane construction (99 and 910 above)to repair the existing <br /> pavement as a result of improvements noted above and utility crossings associated with the <br /> site improvements, as well as accommodating new pavement and crosswalk markings. <br /> At its April 15, 2020 meeting, the Planning Commission recommend approval by a 7-0 vote with <br /> the addition of two (2) conditions below. <br /> 1. Signage identifying no student drop-off or pickup shall be added where necessary. <br /> 2. Permanent roadway markings shall be added to delineate the turn lanes at the western <br /> school entrance. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Meeting for April 15,2020 <br /> P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2020\20-001 Comp Plan Amendment CPA <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />