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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2007 ARCHI- Mr. Eric Kellogg, Land Form representing McDonalds, appeared before TECTURAL the Commission requesting Architectural Review for the redevelopment REVIEW & of the McDonalds restaurant as well as a Conditional Use Permit for a CUP - convenience food establishment. Kellogg reported that they have worked 2260 RICE closely with the City on the redesigned McDonalds site, and will be trading STREET - property gaining a portion of the adjacent Oasis site while giving the City McDONALDS property to the realignment of Viking Drive. Kellogg described the McDonalds site plan in detail pointing out that there will be one access point to Minnesota Avenue, two access points to the newly aligned Viking Drive, and no access directly onto Rice Street. Kellogg reported that he has reviewed the City Planner's report and is in agreement with all the recommendations except for landscaping. Kellogg reported that he has discussed some landscaping alternatives with the City Planner, and they have reached agreement on those revisions. Kellogg reported that he is working with the City Engineer on storm water issues, and foresees no problems in this regard. Barraclough asked about signage. Kellogg described the signage diagram as well as the materials that will be used. It was noted that signage will be at approximately the same that it is now. Hall asked for further explanation about the Viking Drive realignment. The City Planner described the realignment as proposed, noting that the City is negotiating for the purchase of the Oasis property in order to do a property trade with McDonalds to gain right-of--way to facilitate the Viking Drive realignment. The Planner described that the Viking Drive connection to Rice Street will be eliminated and the road rerouted behind McDonalds connecting with Minnesota Avenue. Once the property trades and road realignment are completed, the City will be left with a developable piece of property of about 40,000 square feet. Duray asked about the landscaping changes. The City Planner indicated that he has discussed these changes with McDonalds, and the result will be a more attractive landscaping layout. The City Administrator described the Viking Drive realignment as well. He noted that there are some issues with the closing on the Oasis property; however, he hoped those would be resolved very shortly. Duray asked about lighting. The City Planner reported that readings on the lighting would be from the property lines. He thought that McDonalds lighting consultants would be able to resolve the lighting plan in a satisfactory manner. 9-