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ARDEN HILLS PLAllliING COMMISSION - AUGUST 5. 1998 9 . Chair Erickson said there was a great deal of concern about the amount of parking on Lake Johanna Boulevard. He said the Commission is not encouraging additional use of the lake, but providing parking for those who use the lake. Efforts are being made to not park on the road. There will be some signage near the small paved lot indicating where to park. Hearing no further comments, Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 9:27 p.m. Chair Erickson asked that the petitioner outline where the locations are for the proposed buildings in subsequent phases. Larry Wacker, Sanders, Wacker, Bergly, Inc., Landscape Architect Planners, showed a site plan which detailed the relocated bathhouse and toilet facility. He also detailed the location of the picnic shelter and other proposed structures on the north side of Lake Johanna Boulevard. Chair Erickson noted that Mr. Ringwald discllssed in the Staff memorandum that the trail adjacent to the north edge of Lake Johanna Boulevard is not part of this phase. Mr. Wacker said it would be part of another phase. He showed a sketch of the area and described a base level of trails in Phase 1. The second phase will deal with two architectural elements, the beach building, and the shelter north of Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mr. Wacker further described the sequence of the project. Chair Erickson understood that the trails at Lake Johanna are planned to connect with other trails and that was confirmed. Mr. Wacker said work will continue with what is available at the time. . Mr. Mack said work could begin this fall with approval on removal of undesirable vegetation. Chair Erickson asked Mr. Ringwald if there was any problem with the County regarding the Lake Johanna setback variance. Mr. Ringwald said that the Staff reviewed it as they would any other variance request. Commissioner Duchenes asked if it was reasonable to look at a condition that would require the posting of Lake Johanna Boulevard as 'No Parking.' Mr. Ringwald stated that this is ajoint issue with Ramsey County and the City. Additionally, the Planning Commission recommendation on the Master Plan included a condition that encouraged the City Council to address necessary signage in that area with the County. Commissioner Sand expressed his great pleasure in seeing this coming to fruition; it will improve greatly the lifestyle in Arden Hills. 1t will bring more people to the park, but that is the reason we have parks. Commissioner Sand referred to the beach and asked if there would be a improvement to the boundary between the beach and the grass area. Mr. Mack stated there would be an edger placed to maintain the delineation between to the two ground covers. . --