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C. The present Tousley Ford dealership could be evaluated as a "large -box" <br />retail structure for the mixed use land parcel Number 3 in the "Gateway <br />and Village Center Vision Corridor." There may be future opportunities to <br />provide road extensions from the adjacent parcel, that would then allow <br />access to other building opportunities in the rear (north) of the current <br />Tousley Ford store. <br />D. Pedestrian and bicycle friendly paths should be planned in the mixed land <br />use parcels. This would provide shopping and social opportunities for <br />residents living in adjacent parcels. <br />E. Municipal water and an upgraded sanitary sewer system needs to be <br />installed in all of these mixed use planning areas. All <br />businesses/offices/multiple use residences in these planning areas should <br />have fire protection sprinklers. <br />F. Cohesive signage design will be required as part of the initial site plan. <br />All signs in this mixed use planning area should be similar in design and <br />consistent in appearance. <br />G. Adequate "green areas" need to be provided in this planning area to <br />increase the pedestrian -friendly nature of the Gateway area. <br />H. An engineered storm water system needs to be designed to gather storm <br />water from each of these planning areas. Adjacent areas may need to work <br />together to provide a conveyance system. <br />I. The existing "border trees" along County Road E, and also along the <br />railroad tracks on the eastern City limits should remain in place, if <br />possible, or be replaced with new trees and berms. This would insulate <br />each planning area from the noise and traffic coming from County Road E <br />and adjacent industrial areas in Vadnais Heights. <br />J. The overall planned density of residential use in the Gateway and Village <br />Center zone should average at least one residence per 1/3 acre. If senior <br />housing can be staged in these areas, much higher densities may be <br />possible. <br />Residential Planning Areas <br />The residential areas in the City of Gem Lake are defined as follows: <br />1. "Single Family Estate" <br />2. "Single Family Executive" <br />3. "Single Family Residential" <br />City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan I page 5-20 <br />