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Error! Reference source not found. March 8, 2003 Page 2 • ^ Transit shelter on Larpenteur Avenue at Arona Street ^ Storm water retention rock garden As I advised in my January 29 report, this proiect's design addresses each and ever guideline in a most positive manner. The mix of uses is ideally suited for the desired transit-oriented urban redevelopment this location is most suited for. There is a strong~roject identity, with strong building edges along Snelling, Larpenteur, and Arona, and a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented courtyard that also serves to provide surface parking. The scale, massing, andproportion is bold yet contextual, with multiple buildings, each having their own presence while complementing the other buildings within the project and their off-site neighbors. The architectural design is distinctive and urbane in terms of style, colors, and materials. Pedestrian interest and movement is facilitated with the strong street level interest provided by the first-floor commercial facades and the porches and plantings on the residential frontages. The project "scales down" along Arona Street with the pitched-roof seniors building and townhomes providing alower-density, more contextual transition to the adjacent single-family areas to the east and south. Parking is provided, for the most part, under r~ with enough surface parking to accommodate visitors and customers of the retail/restaurant portion of the development. In terms of public safety issues, this latest submittal exhibits several revisions to address the few issues raised with the previous submittal. Public safety considerations, especially for pedestrians, have been met. The overall site design, and urban design, provides a sense of ownership and stewardship, with clear • and safe pedestrian routes. SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON SUBMITTAL DRAWINGS Existing Conditions Site Survey (C-1) - No comments. Phasing Plan (C-ZA) Phase I: Construction of multi-family apartment and senior building to begin September, 2003. Phase II: Construction of townhomes to begin Spring, 2004. Site Plan (C-3) ^ Anew loading area has been provided. Grading and Stormwater Management Plan - No comments Utility Plan (C-S) ^ Revised plans indicate new lighting in the walkthrough area of the multi-family building, in the "corridor" created by the south side of the multi-family building, the townhomes, rock garden/detention pond area, and the south property line, and in the access corridor