Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2011 - Work Session

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Guideline Recommendations The proposed street and block pattern reflects a compact urban character, including the following: • Bike racks interspersed throughout The COR to encourage cycling as an alternative mode of transportation. • Benches on the public sidewalks to encourage people to linger in The COR • Trees and planters along the streets to create an inviting space • Wide sidewalks and both on- and off-street bicycle trails • Kiosks and other way finding tools for visitors and residents in The COR • Outdoor dining is encouraged on the street side of buildings within all districts • Public plaza space is strongly encouraged to be located adjacent to the streets 11164.11 Objectives Creative design solutions for streetscape improvements should include: • Streetscape improvements that provide traffic calming, particularly along Destination and Downtown streets • Inviting streets that draw you into and through The COR • A marriage of building design and streetscape design that encourages active spaces near the streets Street Lights Street lights are owned and installed by Connexus Energy. The streetlight design was developed in conjunction with the City of Ramsey and Connexus. The standard street lights are designed to accommodate banner arms should banner signage be desired. The banner arms should be the manufacturer's standard break -away banner arms to ensure safety and minimize maintenance costs. Connexus provides street light maintenance for the City. Connexus bills the City of Ramsey for the cost of installation and maintenance. The choice of street light was intended to emphasis the pedestrian scale of The COR. Light poles within the public right-of-way should be planned to accommodate banners, flowers, hanging artwork and electrical outlets. There are three different streetlight types within The COR: • 24-foot high poles at intersections • 14-foot high poles at mid -block • 12-foot high poles at The Draw The City will ensure that the appropriate streetlights are installed on all public streets as described by the Design Framework. Private developers shall provide parking lot or other project lighting that retains these design objectives. All lighting shall comply with City Code performance standards for lighting. All lighting shall be reviewed by City staff to ensure compliance with the Design Framework and City Code standards described above. Design Framework — The COR Page 11