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l . l\;~ . _ _ . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 5,2003 4 intersection, but they were anticipating the employees would go to the north entrance through Cummings Park Drive where it was signalized to turn left onto Lexington Avenue. Chair Sand asked what was Guidant doing to see determine what kind of signalization would be implemented at County Road F and Hamline. Mr. Larson replied he did not know the current status of discussions regarding signalization. Commissioner Ricke noted as a user of County Road F and Hamline, one of the problems was getting onto Hamline going south. She noted the speed limit was 50 mph. She asked if they could get the speed limit reduced earlier. She indicated it was very difficult to get out. Marilyn Chom, 1453 Arden View Drive, stated she had lived in the area for two years and there have been multiple accidents at that intersection. She noted the traffic on Hamline Avenue during rush hour was backed up and made it very difficult for pedestrians, including herself, to cross at the trail. She asked if anything could be done about that issue. Mr. Parrish stated they had discussions with the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer regarding timing of signals. He noted the signals would be timed to reduce stacking Issues. Commissioner Modesette noted parking ramp 5 would not be constructed until 2006 and parking ramp 6 would not be constructed until 2010 through 2015. She noted this was a long-term development. Mr. Parrish summarized the phases of the Guidant campus for 2003 through 2018. He stated that before a particular phase of development could occur on the campus, there were certain traffic improvements that would need to be addressed. Mr. Parrish characterized the traffic improvements as "circuit breakers" to help moderate the traffic from the campus. He noted each time Guidant completed a phase of development; they were required to update the traffic study for the site. Chair Sand noted there was also a gap between 2006 and 2010 before Guidant went into Phase Two. There were no further comments made for or against the Master Plan PUD Amendment. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to approve Planning Case #03-05, Guidant Master Plan PUD Amendment, 4100 North Hamline Avenue with the following conditions and recommendations: 1. The Applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval as stated in the approved Master Plan PUD. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).