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Public Safety Review Project Address: 2401 and 2501 Lowry Avenue Department: Police Department Review Completed By: Name: Police Chief Jon Mangseth Police Department Review of Proposed Development: The Village Site project, 2401 and 2501 Lowry Avenue, is forecast to be an 833 unit site comprised of a distinct affordable housing component, as well as a component that integrates market-rate, senior focused and for sale townhome elements. Concern was raised with regard to access to the development off of Stinson Boulevard and Kenzie Terrace, as well as egress from the development onto these streets. An exit/entry point off of Lowry Avenue would be very close to the intersection of Lowry Avenue and Stinson Boulevard. Vehicles leaving the development onto WB Lowry Avenue would have low risk for accident. Those leaving onto EB Lowry Avenue and Kenzie Terrace would present additional risk for vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Vehicle exit/entry off of Stinson Boulevard would present minimal risk for area vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic provided entry/egress is limited to NB traffic only. If a crossover to SB Stinson Boulevard is constructed, the risk potential would increase. It remains to be seen what influence the Minneapolis Park Board will have in regards to traffic management on Stinson Boulevard. The layout of outdoor parking at this development should be consistent with other area developments. It is recommended that the development allow for easy access for police patrol cars, fire apparatus and local ambulance services. Provisions for emergency vehicle access should allow for easy access/egress to the property. There should be continuity with regard to pedestrian and vehicle circulation within the site, which will aid in police, fire and EMS response. Building entrances should be in close proximity to pedestrian walk ways and vehicle parking areas. On street neighborhood parking on Stinson Boulevard and surrounding side streets, in St. Anthony and Minneapolis, may be impacted by a development of this size. Care should be given to future roadway design of Stinson Boulevard and Lowry Avenue/Kenzie Terrace. On street parking on Lowry Avenue should be avoided due to roadway design in that area. Due care should be taken in regard to a development of this size and existing residents as it pertains to quality of neighborhood life concerns related to traffic, parking, noise and littering complaints. The demands an 833 unit site puts on the police department can be projected in two ways. First, a performance based approach to staffing that takes into account projected call load. Second, and more common, is the average ratio of full time officers per 1,000 residents. The first, being more accurate, would be appropriate to consider. Seeing how this development will be phased in over multiple years, it will be important to do yearly monitoring of calls for service to this site when making staffing decisions. 211