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C. Evaluations of Concept Plans #1 Through #4 Land Use and Community Character UCl: Is the mix of land nses suitable for Arden Hills? Indicators . Extent (absolute and relative) of each land use in the plan, compared to the extent of each land 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 in the community now. . Extent to which the plan allocatcs 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 near main collector and arterial roadways. . Degree to which the plan provides enough market diversity and flexibility to retain relevance over time. All Plans: All the plans "score" well against two indicators: placement of higher-intensity uses next to major interior and exterior roadways; and flexibility to accommodate change over time. OfficelIndustrial: This scenario contains more non-residential land than any other scenario. It also contains more than would be expected in a typical suburban community, and a higher percentage than may be found in the built portion of Arden Hills. Residential areas for a wide variety of housing types are allocated in the plan. The extent of mixed-use areas is very limited, and the amount of space-sharing that might occur is unknown at this time. Overall rating: Good Town Center: This concept would briog something new to Arden Hills. As such, parts of it carmot be evaluated in terms of a "typical" suburban conununity, which often has no defmable core area. The town center could provide a location for higher-density housing in different configurations than might be practical elsewhere -- e.g., higher-rise buildings, denser townhomes, etc. The strength of the town center is in its mix of uses, which would share many opportunities for sharing of space of all kinds. There is some concern as to whether the retail portion of the town center would sustain its flexibility over timc. Overall rating' Good Open Space: This scenario contains more open space than any of the others. This preponderance of open space is not typical of either Arden Hills or most other suburban communities. Land for housing is in short supply in this plan, although the available land would be reserved for higher-density uses that are more likely to expand marketplace options. Space-sharing would be possible within the sports complex area but is not readily noticeable elsewhere. Overall rating: Good Residential: This scenario most closely parallels the existing mix of land uses in Arden Hills. Thirty percent of the entire site would be devoted to residential uses of varying densities and types, while another 47% would be devoted to open space and recreation. Land-sharing opportunities are not evident. Overall rating: ExceUent UC2: 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 . Extent to which the plan creates a community focal point (public gatheriog space) 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. Camiros, Ltd./SEH, Inc./LHDL, Ltd. TCAAP Framework Plan Page 12 Chapter IV I .1 I I I I I I I .. I I I I I I .1 I I