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Traffic Considerations During the review ofthe original planned unit development, a traffic study was initiated to understand the impact of this development on Lincoln Drive and County Road C. That report indicated that the transportation system could handle the anticipated traffic generated from the uses in this development. Suggestions about internal traffic flow from the City's traffic consultant were incorporated into the site plan that was approved by the City, For the proposed amendment to the planned unit development, the traffic engineer was asked to review the impact of the proposed changes. His report indicates that replacing the proposed bank with the retail facility would increase the daily trips by 300 cars and the P.M. peak trips by 40. The report indicates that these numbers should not significantly add to the impact of the development. A review ofthe site plan has indicated some modifications might improve internal site circulation. These ideas have been shared with the developers and can be accommodated on the site. Engineering considerations remain the same as with the approved planned unit development with the addition of reinforcing the recommendations from Glen VanWormer from SEH concerning the parking lot configuration and the drive through window for the Boston Market. 1. A sidewalk is required along the east side of Lincoln Drive. 2. A 20 foot light rail easement is required along the west side of Snelling Avenue. 3. A permit trom MnDOT will be required to work within the Snelling Avenue right- of-way. 4. The new driveway openings along Lincoln Drive must be done per RoseviIle's standards. 5. All utility connections must be done per Roseville standards. 6. A permit trom Rice Creek Water Shed, MWCC and the Health Department will be required. 3. Summary and Conclusion The development ofthis 5.93 acre parcel ofland for commercial/retail purposes was approved in 1994. The original design proposal that incorporated 4 individual buildings, rather than the typical strip mall, works well on this site. With this design, the view from Snelling Avenue or Lincoln Drive does not include the rear service area of a more typical strip mall. Given the prominence of the intersection of Snelling Avenue and County Road C in the community, staff feels this concept speaks well for the site and for the City, The proposed modification of the planned unit development to replace the bank facility with a retaiVfood building is still consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan and specific plans for this area. Traffic is not significantly increased with the proposed modification and with the suggested changes in the site plan can be accommodated on the site. All other conditions of approval with the original development remain in tact. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Har Mar Inc. request for an amendment to an approved planned unit Development (PUD) for the 5.93 acre parcel of 4