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Mounds View Planning Commission May 5, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson added that the fire lane could even be marked as a one-way lane. Mr. LaValle indicated that the drive-thru lane closest to the building will be a pick-up lane and the outside drive-thru lane will be a drop-off lane. He actually prefers one way traffic in that area. Commissioner Zwirn commented that is an intelligent resolve to the issue. Commissioner Hegland wondered if there would be directional signs on the site. Mr. LaValle stated he would submit a sign package for the entire site that would include directional signage. Commissioner Zwirn asked if, in the event that issues arise from the residential area due to the lighting, Mr. LaValle would consider shielding the fixtures. Mr. LaValle responded that he could amend the lighting plan to make it conforming or add a cut- off shield. Commissioner Johnson noted that other businesses might also complain about the lighting and unshielded lights could be a problem. He likes the idea of lighting up the back of the garages. The issue could be left alone and shields could be required if issues arise. More lighting of the garages is better. Commissioner Miller inquired about the hours of operation of the CVS Pharmacy. Mr. LaValle stated it would be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the drive-thru being open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ron Schleit, 7786 Groveland Road, questioned if the pond would actually raise the water level in the area and if the trees would be kept along the fence lines, as that would be nice. Tom Loucks, Loucks McLagan, the engineering firm for the project, indicated the pond would not raise or lower the water level as it is a retention pond and it is designed to hold a 100-year flood event. The developer would try to maintain the trees through the development process and there will be a buffer all the way around the site. It is basically going to be a dry pond. There could be safety issues and the developer will work with the City on that issue. The pond needs to be secured. Chair Stevenson added that a condition could be added to the resolution that the developer will work with staff on securing the pond for safety purposes.