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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 28 <br /> <br /> <br />provide a separation of as much as 100 to 150 feet. He indicated this plan was still in a very <br />preliminary stage, and was provided for discussion purposes only, at this point. <br /> <br />Mr. Faracy stated that he would find this plan acceptable, as long as the buffer remains. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson stated that the trail in this area was a good idea, although he shared Mr. <br />Faracy’s concern. He indicated however, he was not certain whether or not it would be <br />beneficial to construct a trail between the proposed development and the wetland on the west <br />side, as those who desired to walk in this area could walk through the parking lot. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kaden inquired if the walking path on the north end of the site would be located <br />within the wetland, or on the Community Center property beyond the wetland boundary. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that the Community Center parking lot is located at the <br />property line, and the wetland is located at the edge of the parking lot. He pointed out that <br />according to the site plan, there does not appear to be sufficient room to construct a walking path <br />without disturbing the wetland in that area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kaden stated that the SEH concept indicates that the proposed pond would be <br />partially located in the wetland as well as on the highland. He inquired if an earthen berm would <br />be constructed to separate the wetland from the highland. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson reiterated that this was a preliminary drawing, and the storm water <br />pond would not be constructed in the location indicated on the draft. He explained that the pond <br />would be located completely upon the high ground, and would not encroach into the wetland. <br />He stated that the applicant would come back at the next meeting with a site plan, which would <br />indicate what they believe is an appropriate solution for a pedestrian walkway in that area, and <br />they would have another opportunity to refine that proposal to the point that the City is in <br />agreement with the plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson inquired if economic forecasts pertaining to the number of jobs that would be <br />generated by this development were available for discussion. He inquired if the applicant was <br />requesting Tax Increment Financing. <br /> <br />Mr. Cunningham stated that a Walgreens drugstore generally creates a combination of <br />approximately 25 part-time, and primarily full-time jobs. He indicated they had previously <br />brought forward information regarding the salary ranges for Walgreens positions, a good number <br />of which are professional managerial type jobs. He stated that Culver’s Restaurant creates many <br />part-time opportunities, which are primarily suited to teens, in addition to some managerial <br />positions. He indicated he would meet with a representative of Culver’s the following day, and <br />would obtain further information at that time. <br /> <br />Mr. Cunningham stated that they are not requesting any Tax Increment Financing on this project. <br />