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■ Comprehensive set of design guidelines for both private and public improvements will help ensure a high quality of physical improvements ■ The land use plan calls for moving beyond several outmoded developments and using land in ways that are more consistent with the important role that this corridor may play in Arden Hills. ■ 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. ■ A detailed copy of the traffic study report is available upon request. Ramsey County has been consulted in the redesign of their road. ■ A preliminary cost estimate for a complete package of traffic, streetscape, pedestrian and bicyclist improvements along the new Lake Johanna Boulevard was prepared and totals $2.0 million. (That includes $0.5 million for a ped -bike bridge over Minnesota Highway 51.) ■ The citizens advisory committee has been closely involved every step of the way and fully supports the draft plan. ■ There were several site plan and staging sketches prepared for the Arden Plaza site that were not included in the plan document but can be made available for the discussion. Although prior meetings have referred to this as the B2 District Small Area Plan, the working title is the "Master Plan for the New Lake Johanna Boulevard." There are not any technical differences between a small area plan and a master plan. Comments and Additional Changes to Attached Draft The City Council reviewed the draft Plan at their September 15, 2008, work session, and a community meeting was held on September 18, 2008. The compiled results from the community meeting are included in Attachment C. Although the City Council cannot formally vote at work session, they did provide guidance and comments for the draft Plan. These comments have not yet been incorporated to the draft Plan, but they include: • Reducing potential building height from six to four stories; • Elaborating on the short and long term implementation strategies; • Soften, replace, and/or better explain the image on 5-6 to look less intense; • The transportation improvements are critical over the long-term; • Work with Shoreview to continue new road name farther east; • Clarify the use of the word "urban." Although the draft Plan looks formal, it is still a draft and changes can still be made. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 1, 2008 I Whdocs]IAIAHdatalPlanningl Community DevelopmentlB2 Small Area Plan MeetingslOct 12008 PCMeeting1100108 - B2 Small Area Plan - PC Memo.doc Page 3 of 4