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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 21 one would have thought to build upon in the recent past, therefore, the possibility exists that with some mitigation there could be significant area for development on this property. Chairperson Peterson stated that he would prefer to see development closer to the Highway 10 access on Edgewood Drive, and farther from the residential area, rather than to attempt to create access further down the highway. He added that given the fact that the property owner desires to sell and do something with the land, something would occur on the property, regardless. Planning Associate Ericson stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would be held on June 21st, and the residents in attendance were welcome to attend that meeting as well. He explained that the residents who signed in would be provided with information regarding what was happening in the future with this project. He stated that typically, there would not have been a public hearing this early in the discussion, as this was a preliminary concept, and all of the plans were not available for Planning Commission review, however, staff believed that the nature of this project, and the fact that it involves public land, warranted including the residents in the discussion as early as possible, to obtain feedback that could be utilized for making this decision. Planning Associate Ericson stated that at the next meeting, the applicant would be able to provide the Preliminary Plat, as well as a site plan, which addresses all of the issues that were discussed in addition to the dimensions and items of this nature. He indicated the photometric analysis and some lighting examples would be before the Commission, as well as the landscape plan. He stated that it was hoped that the drainage plan would be completed at that point, and any other items that the Commission requests for their review at that time. Commissioner Miller stated that at the time the Theater project was proposed, there was some discussion pertaining to this property, in terms of including some of the land for office buildings. She inquired if that would have represented further development along Highway 10. Community Development Director Jopke advised that there were a number of discussions going back to the University of Minnesota study of the City about what would happen to this entire area. He stated that concepts that were brought forward pertaining to many different opportunities for additional development including the relocation of City Hall to a different building to allow for additional office development along Highway 10 in this particular area. He explained that there were some ideas, however, none of these have come to fruition. Gary Akerman, 2564 Greenfield Avenue stated that there is significant traffic at the intersection on Edgewood Drive, particularly in the morning and evening hours. He indicated the intersection appears to be narrow, particularly in the center area, which makes turning from any direction very difficult. He suggested that when the traffic patterns are determined and the concept comes forward, the applicant discuss this with Ramsey County, and inquire regarding the possibility of widening the intersection for safety purposes, and extending the light timing so that people are able to cross completely, rather than just halfway across the highway.