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Planning & Zoning Board August 12, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen clarified the new trail would be a standard 8 ft. wide bituminous bike trail. Mr. Laden preferred to have the building pulled forward and have the front face Main Street. He recommended the back side of the building be addressed since the drive thru traffic will be driving through the back parking lot in view of the garbage, back doors, etc. He suggested incorporating shrubs and alternative screening options on the side of the building. Mr. Root questioned, with the future development of Outlots E and F, if a path would be installed between adjacent buildings to provide access for pedestrians. Mr. Vojtech speculated if there will be congestion issues when considering the traffic from the drive thru, the parking lot traffic, and the foot traffic of pedestrians. He wondered, if the building is moved to the south and there is no parking on the south, if the drive thru could be rerouted north of the parking lots thereby eliminating the possible issue of pedestrians walking across the drive thru lane and decreasing the amount of congestion between the drive thru and the parking lot. Mr. Reinert reiterated his desire to examine any existing data that would assist the board in making a decision on the placement of the building. He explained analyzing that data would then help the board determine what is better for the businesses that are occupying the space so the board could make a more informed decision. Chair Tralle explained the building should face Main Street so the occupying businesses are exposed to passersby. He also stated to position the back of the building facing Main Street would be a mistake as those passing by would be viewing the businesses’ dumpsters and heating and cooling units. He recommended the drive thru configuration be reviewed. Ed Farr, from Edward Farr Architects, appreciated the board’s observations about the project and agreed with Chair Tralle’s statement concerning the building’s orientation. He further expounded if the building was moved south towards Main Street, they would still want the building rear-loaded for delivery vehicles and have the driveway around the southernmost part of the building. The drive-thru would be placed in the southeast corner and congestion would likely occur with drive-thru vehicles and delivery trucks. He commented the current preliminary plat and site plan will look much better with the storefront facing Main Street. He stated this design is a superior solution and feedback received from tenants and leasing agents supports it. Mr. Farr explained it is their project’s intention to comply with all of the staff recommendations for the conditions of approval listed in the staff report. They will be addressing the roadway configuration items and pedestrian safety issues. They will also upgrade the landscape plan to comply with zoning regulations and to address comments made regarding landscape buffers and screening. He shared they will be providing another 5 ft. of property to the west in order to comply with the 10