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Introduction and Summary In November 2007, the City of Arden Hills instituted a moratorium on development and redevelopment in the B2 Zoning District, which only exists in the vicinity of County Road E between Lexington Avenue and Minnesota Highway 51. The purpose of the moratorium was to provide time to create a long-term redevelopment plan for that area. With great assistance from the community and the steering committee, a master plan that addresses the complex issues of transportation, land use intensity, appearance, access and long- term viability has been prepared. This plan will be instrumental in advancing a community vision on how to redevelop and enhance the commercial properties north and south of County Road E. To guide the planning process and facilitate the meetings, the City retained McCombs Frank Roos Associates to assist staff in preparing this plan. The MFRA planning team included three sub-consultants: Maxfield Research for the residential and commercial market study, Spack Consulting for the traffic analysis, and Hay Dobbs Architects for illustrations. The steering committee included 15 members of the community, including residents, businesses and property owners. Other landowners from the study area also attended and participated in the committee meetings. The planning process examined existing conditions, created a long-range redevelopment vision and guiding principles, addressed transportation questions, evaluated market potential, reviewed land uses and prepared design guidelines. The plan includes specific recommendations, an implementation strategy and estimates of public costs. Overall, the plan guides the way for the next major step in the evolution of the corridor from "County Road E" to "Lake Johanna Boulevard" and a stronger sense of community center. Notable Findings and Recommendations Guiding Principles These principles will be used by the City of Arden Hills to help guide the evolution of the County Road E / Lake Johanna Boulevard District Plan including plans for land use, urban design, public facilities and circulation. Elaboration and details will be added as the plan progresses. · Place: Create a visual impression that the County Road E / Lake Johanna Boulevard District is a distinct, identifiable and special place in Arden Hills. 7 October The New Lake Johanna Boulevard 1-1