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2.3 In September 1997, the Comprehensive Plan was amended to include this realignment of Twin Lakes Parkway, with the understanding that the proposed roadway would be officially mapped when the exact location of the proposed roadway was established. In August 1998, BRW prepared a map showing the location, width, and general design of the Twin Lakes Parkway. 2.4 An interim design of the roadway has also been developed. If the buildings on the Pikovsky property (PIK terminal site) are still being used, the roadway could be constructed to include a T-intersection with Arthur Street at the southeast corner of the PIK terminal property. A letter to Gene Pikovsky's attorney regarding this interim alignment is attached. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: 1. The City of Roseville's Comprehensive Plan has included plans for an east- west roadway through the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area since the Twin Lakes Master Plan was prepared in the mid-1980s. The original alignment of the roadway provided a connection between Fairview Avenue North and Cleveland Avenue North in line with the existing Terrace Drive east of Fairview Avenue North. 2. In 1996, a study completed by BRW recommended that the Twin Lakes Parkway be realigned to connect directly with the 1-35W access point on Cleveland Avenue in order to provide improved access to the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area and minimize the impact on the wetland north of this 1-35W access point. The Comprehensive Plan was amended in 1997 to include this realignment of Twin Lakes Parkway. 3. Minnesota Statutes ~62.359 enables a municipality to officially map the location of future roadways. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDA TION 4.1 Based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report, staff recommends adoption of an ordinance officially mapping the right-of-way referred to as Twin Lakes Parkway, as shown on the attached map, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 9462.359. Staff also recommends adoption of an interim alignment to accommodate the Pikovsky parcel if needed. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 5.1 The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request on October 14, 1998. A letter from Regor, Inc. opposing the alignment was presented at the Planning Commission meeting and is attached. Aldon Pearson, representing Gene PF3022 - RCA (10/26/98) - Page 2 of 3