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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 17 Chairperson Peterson stated that the two proposed buildings appeared to be more than 500 feet from the nearest residential property. Commissioner Kaden stated that he was aware that sound carries farther over open land, and if the applicant could provide additional trees and plantings, this would assist in blocking some of the noise. Mr. Cunningham stated that this would be incorporated into the landscape plan. Chairperson Peterson inquired if there was further information regarding the lighting plan. Planning Associate Ericson stated not at this time, however, there was a possibility that some type of decorative lighting might be incorporated into the plan. He explained that the Director of Public Works had discussed decorative lighting along Edgewood Drive with the owners of the Theater, and if this was to occur, it might be possible to incorporate a similar design style into this proposed development. Chairperson Peterson stated that in addition to the need for sidewalks and paths along Highway 10, one of the items brought forward by the Steering Committee pertained to the fact that this area is very dark. He pointed out that it might be beneficial to incorporate the trailway in the lighting plans for the parking lot. Commissioner Hegland inquired how the applicant proposes to address the issue of the pathway along Highway 10. Planning Associate Ericson stated that the applicant would have to examine the site plan and determine if the building could be reoriented or the parking lot resized in order to accommodate the pathway. Commissioner Hegland inquired if the applicant has been provided sufficient information regarding the City’s expectations for this pathway. Planning Associate Ericson stated yes, adding that this was simply a matter of putting this in writing and bringing the matter back before the Commission. Chairperson Peterson stated that the right-of-way along Highway 10 was currently very wide, and MnDOT does not allow any paths or things of this nature in their right-of-way, however, as part of the redevelopment of the Highway 10 corridor, it is possible that the width of the right-of- way could be decreased, leaving additional green space that could be used for the City’s benefit, but not actually as part of the Ramsey County Highway right-of-way. There was a question regarding whether or not a trail could fit in this area and be resolved in that time frame, or if the applicant would be required to work with the current road standard. Planning Associate Ericson stated that Ramsey County appears to be willing to work with the City in terms of a pedestrian way, the decorative lighting, and some type of plantings in the right-of-way, therefore, that option is a possibility, however it has not been discussed at this point.