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� — r��.,� —L . . ,i.:�.�.,..:a w. - . �,�,,..,,,��.,. �. j 3 The development team has also completed soil tests on the properties that they have access to and are estimating that the contamination cleanup could be between $3-$7 million, depending upon what is located on the other parcels. Environmental assessment (types 1 and 2) of the sites, voluntary cleanup plans (VICs), and remediation action plans {RAPs) are now being prepared by the Development Team and their consultants. The City is currently working with Rottlund on State and Met Council funds to assist with some of these costs. 1�.� DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES; ��. � The Twin Lal{es Redevelopment is subject to Section 1010 of the City Code relating to Design Standards. Additional Design Guidelines will be used as a guide to supplement the City Code requirements under Section 1010. Those include the original design guidelines prepared in 1988 and revised in 1996, as well as the design manual prepared in 2002. 1�, � As well, recommendations from the Twin Lakes Stakeholder Panel will be incorporated to include the following: DesiPn Issues: * Maximize the opportunities for pedestrian linkages + Explore opportunities for innovative surface water treatment incorporatedinto amenity corridors � Capitalize on positive views through detailed site design * Protect Langton Lake Park o Buffer development o Treat surface water before it enters the lake o Improve access to and around lake o Create open space connections ("green fingers") into the surrounding development + Utilize wall�vays and plantings to break up surface parking lots, especially in retail areas + Develop a cohesive sign character, to minimize visual impact while still communicating the quality of and tenants in the redevelopment area * Create an architectural palette that reinforces the character and quality of the redevelopment � Develop an overall theme and level of quality for the Twin Lakes area Imnlementation Issues: } Develop and implement Design Framework Manual by making it a condition of approval in the PUD zoning and agreement t Establish an effective and enforceable implementation process ■ Coordinate aesthetic continuity between residential, retail, and office components. 1[��3 The Twin Lal{es Stakeholder Report referenced the development of a framework manual or design guideline. The drafted design guidelines prepared specifically for Twin Lal{es in 2002 achieves this objective. (Refer to attached draft Twin Lakes Design Guideline Manual). The developer will be required to implement as many of these design guidelines as feasible into the project. The design guidelines set forth the overall character and specific design elements of R1��j_i��_'C,�i n�.:ai�ti_�'itncrsl_�'fln€��4] C� Page 24