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3.0 Summarv of Annlication 3.1 Shoreview and Roseville staffs have been working together in its planning efforts to revitalize a declining area that includes properties in both communities along Le�ngton at County Road D. Together, the communities are seeking to complete a mixed-use development project to demonstrate that such development (or redevelopment) is both desirable and viable while meeting local needs. These needs include new housing choices, neighborhood services, community gathering spaces, and pedestrian and transit linkages. 3.2 In Roseville, the project specifically will address the vacant Alpha Muffler Shop building and the possibility of converting it to a 6 to 8,000 s.f. office building with the inclusion of sidewalks and boulevard landscaping. In addition, the proposal will review linkages between the renovated commercial sites, new and existing residential areas and the Ramsey County Park at Lake Josephine. 3.3 In Shoreview the proj ect addresses the decaying service station and aging strip retail center in addition to new housing on property that the City of Shoreview owns to the east of the commercial area. 3.4 The project area is near job centers and retail services along Le�ngton Avenue and within a short walking distance to community services such as parks and a school. Local and regional transit serves this location. The project goals include providing a mix of housing types and price ranges, housing densities between 7 and 12 units per acre, sma11-scale retail and office areas, new public spaces, improvements to transit facilities, and new pedestrian connections. 3.5 The funding is sought onlv to complete the planning phase of the proposed mixed-use redevelopmendinfill proj ect. Specifically, funds are being sought for market and feasibility studies as well as a master plan that includes a design process to facilitate property owner and neighborhood involvement. 3.6 The Cities are requesting a minimum of $60,000 in Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funds. This grant program will a11ow these communities an opportunity to conduct a planning study and predevelopment activities. Predevelopment activities include site evaluations and preparation of a request for qualifications/proposal for a development team. 4.0 Fiscallmnact 4.1 The application requires a$10,000 Roseville contribution of funds. Shoreview is committing $35,000 to the project. The Roseville $10,000 would come from a previously (1996-97) unspent neighborhood revitalization grant from the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Program and would be contingent upon an administrative approval by Metropolitan Council to re-allocate these funds to the County Road D/Lexington Avenue corner within Roseville. RCA — Livable Grant Authorization 2000 - Page 2 of 3