01-23-1990 PTRC Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

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I . CONCLUSIONS: • The preceding analysis has resulted in the following con- clusions: 1. Although the establishment of a parkway system in the true sense of the term ( i .e. scenic roadways for non- commercial traffic only and with limited access to adjacent properties) is not feasible in Arden Hills because of the existing level of development, improve- ments can be made which will lend a parkway character to selected routes. 2. Parkway system improvement efforts should concentrate on: a. Reduction of excessive pavement widths . b. Separation of pedestrian/bike paths from the vehicular roadway. C. Beautification of roadways through more intense and uniform boulevard landscaping. 3. Establishment of a parkway system in Arden Hills can feasibly be accomplished only through a long-term improve- ment plan. Implementation of such a plan would require: a . Co-ordination with Ramsey County in the design of future County road reconstruction projects in order to achieve separated bike/pedestrian paths and • reduced pavement widths . b. Working with the County to achieve the relaxation of the present landscaping restrictions along future parkways. C. Co-ordination with individual property owners to encourage private planting , or permit publicly financed planting or private property, to enhance the parkway character. d. Co-ordination with utility companies for the burial of overhead power and telephone lines when replacement of various segments is required. 4. Based upon the various factors evaluated in this analysis , the following routes have the greatest potential for parkway development: a. Lake Johanna Boulevard from County Road E to Snelling b. Snelling Avenue from T.H. 51 to I-694 C. Co. Rd. E-2 from Snelling Avenue to I-35W • -7-