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Planning & Zoning Board <br />October 14, 1998 <br />Page 4 <br />Mr. Brixius stated the City is asking the developer to stand behind the initial concept <br />plan. In review of the materials received, the applicant indicated he was not prepared to <br />do a development plan for the entire site but the four lots on the cul -de -sac should be <br />looked at since they impact each other. The development plan does emphasize those <br />areas but not to the level of detail expected by City Staff to address how it integrates into <br />the PDO. He noted there is also a need to quantify and provide more direction with <br />regard to the landscape plan and tree preservation. The street lighting elements also need <br />more attention. McDonald's Restaurant needs a CUP for the gas station, car wash, and <br />drive -thru window. He noted the elements being addressed with regard to this request <br />and efforts being made to assure the lighting is kept down to eliminate glare and so the <br />car wash does not interfere with traffic circulation or parking. Mr. Brixius stated since <br />that level of detail was not achieved, Staff recommends a continuation. <br />Chair Schaps asked if the applicant has indicated a willingness to accommodate Staff's <br />requests. Mr. Brixius stated they agreed with the continuation and know what the City's <br />expectations are. <br />Chair Schaps noted that a four lot integrated plan is what the Council and Planning <br />Commission want to see. Mr. Wessel stated this is correct and Staff has been clear in <br />communicating the City's expectations. <br />Mr. Trehus stated at the time of concept plan approval the City had the understanding <br />there would be a McDonald's Restaurant, not including a gasoline station and car wash. <br />Mr. Wessel stated every one of the pads, except the grocery store, are an anchor and up <br />for negotiation. He stated if you look closely at the concept approval there are pads <br />available for a grocery store and restaurant but it also provides flexibility and it is <br />appropriate to look at various uses for those pads. He stated the developer is working <br />with a very good leasing agent so the concept may change quite a bit. <br />Mr. Trehus noted the Oasis has two access points directly onto Lake Drive. However, <br />this site would have a more indirect curving route off Lake Drive. He stated this is a <br />concern and he believes the extension would be a detriment to other businesses locating <br />farther into the development. He suggested a Netter location for a gas station would be <br />farther up with direct access to Lake Drive. <br />Mr. Wessel stated the applicant feels comfortable with this location but he agrees with the <br />importance of addressing the site and best use for it. He advised of the potential changes <br />to this interchange and that there will be one entrance off Lake Drive into this shopping <br />center. <br />Mr. Powell commented on the Transportation Plan which conducted discussions with the <br />State of Minnesota and Anoka County regarding the roadway. He advised that Anoka <br />County wants to limit the points of access since safety decreases based on increased <br />number of access points. Because of this, the applicant agreed to go along with the <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />