Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/13/2014

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Section IV. What specific outcomes will be delivered to the region as a result of activities directly associated with the proposed TOD Proiect, cont. 7. Will the TOD Project Area be visible from the station area or ❑ No 0 Yes platform? 8. Is the TOD Project area ❑ No If yes, name of plan: within the boundaries of 0 Yes The COR Development Plan and Design Framework or subject to a TOD area, neighborhood, Type of plan: corridor or other similar Master Plan/Land Use Plan plan adopted by the municipality in which Is this TOD Project consistent with the plan? ❑ No 4 Yes the TOD Project is If no, explain: located? 9. Status of site control Full site control achieved Other: Fully in ROW. Status of property ownership? Other What is the expected closing date? (month/year) 10. Status of the site plan Concept plan Explain Site plan approval not required by City. Schematic Design and conceptual 3D renderings with detailed cost projections have been completed. 11. Describe the TOD Project's ability to be catalytic in attracting private sector investment. This TOD Project provides enhanced pedestrian connection to 45 acres of commercial development (15 acres of existing retail, 30 acres more in progress) as well as Mississippi West Regional Park, a Metropolitan Council designated regional park. Further, once the overpass is in place, the Central Anoka County Regional Trail will be realigned into the center of the COR and cogently connected to the Northstar rail station. This integrated Regional Park and Trail system - WITH transit, will attract visitors and bicycle communters who benefit from retail services; resulting in continued, robust private sector investments. Regional Parks are enduring public investments in placemaking - the private sector will invest with confidence when it is demonstrated there are accessible, well planned parks in proximity to both housing and places to work and play - all in the context of a healthy, sustaining, Livable Community.