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. . . 1. THE SITE (begin a new page - half page limit) a. Describe the current land uses on the site. The 2300 acre site is currently owned by the Department of the Army consisting of buildings and site improvements that previously supported the use of the property as an ammunitions production facility. The Minnesota Army National Guard currently has license to approximately 1200 acres on the eastern portion of the property for training purposes. The site is currently one of the largest tracts of undeveloped land in the core metropolitan area. b. Identify adjacent land uses, development and transit services. The area identified for potential development is bordered by 1-35W to the west; residential and institutional uses to the north and south; and areas of the TCAAP property currently under license by the Minnesota Army National Guard to the east. Transit service is currently limited to an adjacent park and ride in Mounds View and limited service on Lexington Avenue. c. Describe potential additions or changes to the land uses the proposed project may generate. Based on preliminary planning and visioning for the property, it is anticipated that the property will be developed with a mix of residential, commercial, and office development. 2. DESCRIBE THE PROJECT (one-and-a-half page limit) a. Project goals - Briefiy describe the objectives and goals that the city expects to achieve with the proposed project. How do they reiate to goals and objectives cited in the city's comprehensive plan? How do they relate to transit and other regional infrastructure? How do they relate to protecting and preserving the environment? While definitive goals and Objectives will be more cfearly defined in conjunction with the public planning process, previous planning associated with the entire TCAAP property articulated the fof/owing: Land Use Transoortation and Infrastructure . Create identifiable neighborhoods and . Design and buifd an internal system of roads that neighborhood units. promotes desirable development patterns, is . Encourage the construction of a variety of transit friendly, and finks TCAAP to the rest of housing types particularly those not currentfy Arden Hills, adjacent communities, and the avaifable. region. . Encourage mixed, multiple, and shared uses of . Encourage use of alternate travel modes, such as buifdings. biking and walking, by creating pedestrian friendly . Create retaif, residential, and mixed use areas environments and linking activity centers with that are pedestrian and bicycle oriented and trails and other non-vehicular routes. minimize vehicular traffic. . Plan for infrastructure that takes advantage of . Establish a development pattern that can be and enhances existing natural features. readifv served bv Dublic transoortation. Ooen Soace and Recreation Communitv Character and Develooment Qualitv . Provide a balance of active and passive open . Establish design standards that encourage good spaces that respect and take full advantage of design and development practices. natural site topography and features. . Encourage innovative development practices.