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AR-DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-July 13, 2009 15 the traffic signal was estimated to cost $250,000 and she would like to take another look at the Pine Tree Drive access before this money was spent. Mayor Harpstead stated that it is not clear that there is a quick pathway on either side. Councilmember Holmes stated that this had been stated by Ramsey County. Mayor Harpstead stated the he was not sure that Ramsey County had found a pathway through here that they would suggest. Councilmember Holmes stated that City Engineer Deb Bloom had looked into this. It was more of a cost factor than an access factor. She stated that the costs should be reviewed and compared to the costs of putting in another traffic signal Councilmember Holden asked if the landscaping requirements were based on the whole area in the PUD or if each phase or building was considered separately. She asked if the Walgreen's building met the landscaping requirements. City Planner Beekman stated that the landscaping re quirements were based.on the whole property not each phase or building and this is similar to Northwestern College and Bethel University. The property as a whole does meet and exceed the landscaping requirements. Councilmember McClung stated that the PUD process was used so that the Council can look at the development as a whole and weigh the pros and cons. He - asked what the benefits are that the City was able to negotiate in order to offset the points of flexibility the applicant was requesting. City Planner Beekman stated that 43 of the 46 requirements in the zone had been met or exceeded by the applicant. Councilmember McClung asked what the direct benefits were for the City. City Planner Beekman stated the tree preservation and landscaping codes were all exceeded. In terms of the Guiding Plan for the B2 District the applicant was meeting those items not included in the plan but implied by the intent as well. Additionally, The layout in general meets the softer principles and goals for this district. Mayor Harpstead asked if there was a walkway all the way down Lexington Avenue.