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Proposed improvements for Lake Drive are shown in Figure 6. A separate study is presently being conducted to evaluate widening or replacement of the existing Lake Drive bridge over I -35W. Results of the study may identify modifications that must be made to proposed Lake Drive improvements. 2.3 Sidewalks/Trails 2.3.1 Existing Conditions An 8 -foot wide bituminous sidewalk exists on the south side of Town Center Parkway and extends from Lake Drive to the end of the existing roadway. Village Drive has an 8 -foot wide bituminous sidewalk on the west side of the street that extends from Town Center Parkway to the end of the existing roadway. The sidewalk in both streets is in good condition but will interfere with proposed street improvements. 2.3.2 Proposed Improvements Commercial and retail buildings are proposed to be placed at the property lines and will not be set back from the street right -of -way lines. To create a downtown feel and to encourage pedestrian use of the corridors, full -width sidewalks will be installed between the curb and adjacent buildings. Sidewalk widths will vary from 12 to 15 feet in Blocks 1, 2, and 3, and around the City park. Sidewalk materials are proposed to be concrete, paver block, or a combination thereof. For Outlot A (residential area), 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks will be constructed in the streets surrounding Outlot A. An 8 -foot wide bituminous trail will be placed on the south side of Town Center Parkway and will extend from Lake Drive to the southwest corner of Block 3. The trail will then be extended easterly along the southerly boundary of Block 3 to the edge of Chain of Lakes Regional Park. It is anticipated this trail will be extended into Chain of Lakes Regional Park in the future. The segment of trail constructed with this project will be in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Trail Plan. 2.3.3 Alternatives Elimination of sidewalks throughout the development was considered and rejected, as the Lino Lakes Town Center Design & Development Guide mandates the use of sidewalks to promote pedestrian activities within the development. 2.4 Streetscaping / Landscaping 2.4.1 Existing Conditions Streetscape elements currently are not found in the development area. Landscaping consists of a few boulevard trees, grass boulevards, and areas of native plantings. 2.4.2 Proposed Improvements To promote the theme of a pedestrian - friendly environment, a number of streetscape elements are proposed to be incorporated into the project. The use of full -width sidewalks in the commercial/retail areas has been identified Feasibility Report A- LINOL0305.02 City of Lino Lakes Page 5