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City Council Legacy at Woods Edge March 8, 2004 The City will be resubmitting the preliminary plat to Mn /DOT for further review. The resubmittal is needed to identify the area of right -of -way within the plat that is needed to accommodate the ramp realignment. Additionally, the City will still need to present the traffic simulation models to Anoka County and Met Council. This will be scheduled in the near future. The proposed Lake Drive improvements will require the acquisition of right -of -way along Lake Drive. The proposed improvements and extent of right -of -way acquisition will be evaluated further as part of the feasibility study for the project. Staff is also continuing to work with Anoka County and Mn /DOT regarding possible cost participation. Parking. The development, standards establish parking requirements through the use of shared parking standards. By recognizing that peak parking demand occurs at different times for different land uses, shared parking facilities help minimize the amount of land and expense devoted to parking Tots. Additionally, on- street parking has be included in the development plan were possible. A parking analysis was completed to determine if the site plan has provided adequate parking space for the proposed level of development. The analysis segmented the site into four zones to compare the availability of parking spaces for commercial and office uses to the potential demand within each zone. Based on the analysis, Block 1 was short approximately 15 spaces. However, staff is evaluating the availability of the Civic Complex parking lot due to its close proximity to this area. Otherwise, the site has adequately addressed the parking demands within each zone for commercial/office uses. Residential parking is proposed to be provided entirely underground throughout the mixed use areas of the development. However there appears to be a 10 stall short fall in Block 3. The parking analysis will have to be revisited on a case by case basis with future development on the site to insure the needs of different land uses are satisfied. Adjustments of allowable square footages and /or residential units may be required during individual site and building plan reviews. Architectural Standards Another key component of the project is the establishment of architectural standards. Architectural Standards for the proposed development fall into four Categories: 1. Facade Transparency. Facade Transparency guidelines help strengthen the relationship between buildings and the street and increase public safety by placing "eyes" and activity on the street. Materials and Methods of Construction. Buildings ` shall support regional traditions and maintain a level of craft in the process of construction. Wood, masonry, and stone are appropriate building materials.