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B. Evaluation of Refined Plan #6b Unlike the extensive evaluations of the four initial concept plans, the evaluation of the plan rermements that followed was not intended to rule out particular configurations. Rather, its purpose was to confirm that the rermements were, indeed, meaningful improvements over the concept plans. As a result, only one of the rermed plans was subjected to the complete evaluation. That evaluation appears here. (Note: All of the #6 series plans were subjected to fiscal analysis to ensure that refinements and changes did not compromise the city's fiscal position in any way.) Land Use and Community Character DC1: Is the mix of land uses suitable for Arden Hills? Indicators . Extent of each land use in the plan, compared to the extent of that use in a typical community. . Extent to which land use in the plan matches existing land use patterns within Arden Hills. . Extent to which the plan provides land for a variety of housing types, particularly those not readily available now. . Extent to which the plan allocates land areas that can include mixed, multiple and shared use of buildings, parking areas and open space amenities. . Extent to which the plan allocates high-density residential and high-intensity retail, office and industrial sites adjacent to or neaT main collector and arterial roadways. . Degree to which the plan provides enough market diversity and flexibility to retain relevance over time. Evaluation of Plan: This scenario contains a blend of uses: about 20% residential, 10% connnerciaV industrial, 2% village center (mixed-use) and 8% institutional and govenunental. The nature preserve covers almost 1000 acres, more than 40% of the total site area. This mix of uses hews more closely to the planning goals. Overall rating: Excellent D2: What is the community core or focal point? Does it contain enough space to accommodate a variety of uses? Is it accessible to the rest of the (off-site) community? Indicators l> Extent to which the plan creates a community focal point for retail, social, public and/or community activities. . Extent to which the focal point combines public and private uses to create a vital activity center. to Extent to which the focal point provides sufficient space to achieve a functional "critical mass", . Extent to which the focal point is served by major roadways and through-routes. . Extent to which the focal point is convenient to and accessible from Arden Hills and adjacent communities. . Extent to which the focal point complements, rather than competes with or duplicates, other community focal points in the surrounding communities. Evaluation of Plan: This scenario contains a village center, positioned at a major intersection and easily accessible from the rest of Arden Hills. The village center would include neighborhood retail as well as civic uses and perhaps some multi-family housing (e.g., housing for senior citizens). Overall rating: Excellent UC3: Does the plan reduee or eliminate existing land-use deficiencies (e.g., retail imbalances, housing choice)? Indicators . Extent to which the plan provides space for uses that are missing or in short supply in Arden Hills or surrounding communities, particularly residential choices, retail choices, recreational facilities, public schools and local govemment facilities. . Extenr to which the plan includes land uses that are already in abundance or oversupplied. Camiros. Ltd.lSEH, Inc./LHDL, Ltd. TCAAP Framework Plan Page 6 Chapter V I .- I I I I I I I .. I I I I - I .1 I I