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Page 14 of 21 Access to right-of-way for proposed Lot 1, Block 1, will be shared with the existing access for proposed Lot 2, Block 1. A condition of approval is included below to require that a shared access agreement is recorded before the final plat can be recorded. The Applicant has submitted exhibits that detail how emergency vehicles and waste collection vehicles would traverse the site. The submitted plans indicate that the Applicant would satisfy the requirements for site circulation. Concerns regarding noise from the surrounding highways impacting future residents within the development were identified as a concern as part of previous reviews. The Applicant has submitted a Traffic Noise Assessment (Attachment K) has been prepared by David Braslau Associates, Inc. The assessment is attached to this report. The summary of findings within the report found that a higher level of glazing would be required on windows on the proposed multifamily dwelling to meet Minnesota noise rules. The assessment also analyzed the impact of sound on surrounding residential uses. This analysis found changes to surrounding properties that would not be easily detectable and no suggestions were made for this change. J. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation – For Review The Applicant has stated that this project will include pedestrian trails on the northwest side of the proposed apartment building. Pedestrian trails will be connected to the regional county trail system located along the south side of County Highway 96. In addition, concrete walkways will be constructed internal to the site allowing pedestrian movement to and from the church building. The Applicant is proposing a bicycle parking as part of this development within the underground parking. The submitted Architectural Plans show 72 bicycle spaces. City Code requires that multifamily dwellings that require a CUP to provide enclosed bicycle parking at a rate of 0.5 spaces for every dwelling unit, for a total of 59.5 stalls. The submitted plans indicate that the Applicant would satisfy the requirements for pedestrian and bicycle circulation. K. Freestanding Signs – Nonconforming, Flexibility Requested The Subject Property is in Sign District 3 (i.e. all residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4) for the newly created Lot 1 and Sign District 2 (i.e. all non-residential uses in the R-1 through R-4) for the existing Lot 2. The Applicant has indicated that there will be no signs located on Lot 1 and that the existing sign located near the access to County Highway 96, and located on Lot 2, will be modified and expanded to include a sign to serve the use of Lot 1. Properties in Sign District 2 are allowed one freestanding sign with 48 square feet in copy area and not exceeding six feet in height. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five feet from any property line. Sign copy area is defined as the area in square feet of the smallest rectangle, circle, or triangle that contains the sign copy. Signs in Sign District 2 may be lit by external or internal illumination only. The existing sign that will be modified is an existing sign with internal illumination that will be modified. The applicant has indicated that the sign will be expanded to the south. The setback from the property line will be reduced due to the dedication of right-of-way but will still be consistent with the City Code.