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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 15, 2020 3 3. Installation of perimeter fencing along the southwest portion of the parking lot upon completing the relocation of the west parking lot entrance noted above. Proposed fencing shall be four (4) tall decorative fencing. 4. Installation of a centralized traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing at the location generally depicted on Figure 8 in the study report. 5. Installation of a small raised median and pedestrian refuge adjacent to the signal controlled pedestrian crossing as determined by the City Engineer during design of the signal. 6. Installation of sidewalk on the south side of Lake Valentine Road to route pedestrians from the signal controlled pedestrian crossing to the front entrance of the school building. 7. Installation of an additional street light at the signal controlled pedestrian crossing, in addition to the street lights previously installed at the east and west parking lot entrances. 8. Installation of School Zone Speed Limit signage as previously authorized by the City Council. 9. Installation of a 150-ft long exclusive right turn lane for eastbound Lake Valentine Road at the pick-up / drop-off access (south side of street). 10. Inst allation of a 150-ft long exclusive right turn lane for westbound Lake Valentine Road at the east parking lot access (north side of street). 11. Installation of sidewalk along the north side of Lake Valentine Road between the east parking lot entrance and Janet Court. 12. Installation of a 2-inch mill and overlay along Lake Valentine Road between the construction limits of right turn lane construction (#9 and #10 above) to repair the existing pavement as a result of improvements noted above and utility crossings associated with the site improvements, as well as accommodating new pavement and crosswalk markings. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Gehrig opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Lambeth asked if the school speed zone signage would be installed in the spring of 2020. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported the school has a plan in place for the speed zone signage and after receiving approval from the City the signage would be installed. He explained he did not have a specific date, but he anticipated installation would take place in the next six weeks. Commissioner Lambeth questioned if the school zone would be enacted during special events at the school. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported the school speed zone would be in effect “when children are present” per State Statute. He discussed how the school speed zone worked near the Valentine Hills Elementary School. He explained compliance levels were higher