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land surrounding the intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road C". (Section 3, p.17,#16) 2.2 The 121 acre proposed City Center District is currently designated in the Comprehensive Plan for park, civic uses, high density housing, low density housing, and school uses. 2.3 In addition to existing parks, three primarily civic uses are proposed within the District - a government center, community center, and a recreation center. Complementary uses proposed include accessory retail uses and higher density housing. 2.4 The site is extensive in size, in part, to provide for improved pathway and sidewalk access to the community buildings and public park facilities. 2.5 Adjacent to Conty Road C is the Burlington Northern railway right-ofway.(now leased to Minnesota Transfer). A portion of this right-of-way is already being abandon in Hennepin County. It is possible that the rail line in Roseville, including the area adjacent to the city center site may be abandon in the future. A City policy is to acquire such abandon rail lines for public use for pathways or transit uses. Because the city center would be a natural pedestrian or transit stop for most residents, the rail line right-of-way could be an asset to the city center and the adjoining property. 3.0 STAFF COMMENTS & FINDINGS In reviewing this item, staff had the following comments: 3.1 The City's Comprehensive Plan map designates portions of the County Road C and Lexington area for civic uses and the remainder for residential, school, and park uses. The zoning ofthe site is single family (R-l), general business (B-3), and multi-family three to twenty-four units per acre (R3-A). Maps are attached. The proposed uses are consistent with the comprehensive plan map. 3.2. The City's Comprehensive Plan text currently specifically does address these palcels and the concept of a city center. The policies within the plan also provide direction to eliminate blight, upgrade neighborhoods with a mix of compatible uses, and provide access to community and recreation resources. The proposed uses are consistent with the comprehensive plan goals, policies, and general text as described in Section 2 of this report. 3.3 Lexington Avenue currently has a capacity of 18,000 vehicle trips per day, with a current use of 14,000 vehicles per day. County Road C also has a capacity of approximately 18,000 vehicle trips per day, with current use of approximately 11,000 vehicle trips. By year 2020 Lexington is expected to increase to 17,000 trips, while County Road C will increase to 14,500 trips. Turning lanes could increase the capacity at the comer of Lexington and C. recognizing the many of the proposed uses already exist on the city center site, there appears to be adequate capacity to serve the proposal. As new facilities are proposed, the potential PF3119 - RCA (05/12/99) - Page 2 of 4