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• • • Transportation Plan Per the Transportation Plan, the 21st Avenue N extension is classified as a minor collector. This route will serve as the main north -south route running parallel between I -35E and CSAH 54 and is critical to the development of this corridor. Future construction of 21st Avenue N shall extend north and connect to CAH 54 just south of 80th Street E. 21St Avenue N shall be extended the full length of the property. A private drive will provide access to the proposed Metro Transit Park and Ride facility. Future development of Lot 2, Block 1 (to be renamed Outlot A) will require a full access intersection at this private drive. A right in/right out may be allowed south of this intersection upon development. Transportation includes all multi -modal systems which accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, roadways and transit. The Park, Greenway & Trail System Plan identifies the need for a proposed north -south City trail which will be installed with the extension of 21St Avenue N. Planning Districts The project area is located in Planning District 3 and the Clearwater Creek Resource Management Units (RMU). A greenway system is identified on the east side of the subject property. This system was the original drainage way along the freeway and was removed as part of the I -35E interchange reconstruction. ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) The subject site is within the I -35E Corridor AUAR and is subject to the AUAR mitigation plan. Overall, the proposed subdivision complies with the AUAR mitigation plan in regards to natural resources, erosion control, surface water runoff, wastewater, cultural resources and farmlands. A major component of the AUAR is traffic and supporting transportation corridors. The reconstruction of the I -35E interchange has provided additional roadway capacity along the CSAH 14 corridor. The project also included transit accommodations along the southbound ramp to facilitate bus service to this area. No additional traffic study is necessary at the time; however, future development may require further analysis. The extension of 21st Avenue N is identified as an important roadway improvement. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the approval of the preliminary plat of "Alino Addition" subject to the following conditions: 1. All comments from City Engineer Letter (to be provided) shall be addressed.