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I I. I I . I I . . .e I I I I I I . .- . TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION Traffic improvements required to support development and related impacts will be completed as identified above and in the PUD Master Plan - Phasing Schedule and PUD Permit and Development Agreement. FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTY/PARTIES Phase I The Guidant Corporation has been identified as the responsible party for the reconstruction of Guidant Drive North, if converted to a public roadway, and the installation of a signal at the intersection of Guidant Drive North/Lexington A venue. Ramsey County has already identified planned improvements along Lexington Avenue in 2003-2004 and will be the responsible party for reconstruction of Lexington Avenue from Guidant Drive North to CR 96, installation of the traffic signal at Victoria Street/Lexington Avenue and synchronization of the signals at Victoria Street and Guidant Drive North along Lexington Avenue. Phase II and III Financial responsibility for the traffic improvements associated with Phase II and III have not yet been identified. Guidant is continuing to work with the Cities, County and Mn/DOT on potential funding sources. Potential funding sources include: Cooperative Agreement Program (between the City and Mn/DOT); Hazard Elimination System (HES); Metropolitan Council's Surface Transportation Program; City Major Capital Improvement Funds; Tax Increment Funding, bonds, etc. Prior to final City approval of Phases II and III, the identified traffic improvements will need to be completed, regardless of who pays for them. 3.6 ViSUAL IMPACTS 3.6.1 Summary of Impacts The proposed development will not create non-routine adverse visual impacts, however; it will alter views of the AUAR study area from thc adjacent properties. Adjacent residences could experience visual impacts such as increased jight and buildings in this area. 3.6.2 Mitigation Measures Existing vcgetation located along the westem and northwestern portion of the site between the study area and adjacent residents will continue to provide a visual buffcr. Additional mitigation will be incorporated into site developmcnt plans, including lighting in the parking ramps that will be shielded and directed downward to minimize glare that could be transmitted to adjacent Guidant Campus Master Plan Final !v'litigation Plan -[1- January 2003