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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that Culver’s Restaurants utilize a corporate design, and they <br />would desire to keep that, although there was potential room for negotiation in this regard. He <br />indicated the Commission was not considering the Culver’s Restaurant at this time, and <br />therefore, this project could be considered a staged development. He advised that at this point, <br />the Commission should proceed with the Development Review for the Walgreens site, and staff <br />would provide all of the information necessary to review this matter, including building <br />elevations and examples of signage. He stated that the developer has indicated that Walgreens <br />would be very open to some type of monument style signage, and given the prominence of the <br />proposed location on Highway 10, it would be important to the City that the signage be less <br />intensive and intrusive, while still meeting the needs of Walgreens. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that there were no lighting plans available at this time, and <br />this information would be brought before the Commission at the next meeting. He stated that <br />there was an issue with regard to the wetland buffer. He indicated the wetland has been <br />delineated, and is contained within the Midland Videen site. He explained that the 100-foot <br />buffer would be in very close proximity to the Walgreens building, and would cut through the <br />footprint of the Culver’s Restaurant building, and therefore, a Wetland Buffer Permit would be <br />necessary. He stated that it was possible that this issue could be addressed in the Planned Unit <br />Development document. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that access to the site is proposed as a right-in, right-out, off of <br />Highway 10, and a full access driveway off of Edgewood Drive. He indicated that the City has <br />had some discussions with Ramsey County regarding the proposed locations of ingress and <br />egress for the Walgreens, and there might be an issue with regard to conflicts with the right-turn <br />on Highway 10 for Edgewood Drive. He explained that the access to Walgreens might be <br />shifted further south, away from the new Edgewood Drive turning lane, and that this issue would <br />require further examination. He indicated there would be another access from Edgewood Drive, <br />which would serve the joint purpose of access to the Culver’s Restaurant, and an additional <br />access to Walgreens. He advised that a joint access and parking document would be filed by the <br />two properties, to provide that they both have access to the entrance on Edgewood Drive. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that one of the conditions the City would place upon this <br />project is that a trailway system be constructed, in the hopes that it would encircle the wetland <br />and tie into the Community Center, the future trailway on Highway 10, and the Walgreens and <br />Culver’s development. He explained that this would offer the visitors to the Community Center <br />an opportunity to walk through the natural area, which is comprised of woods, standing water, <br />and a very nice variety of vegetation. He indicated the City is very determined to preserve this <br />pristine, undisturbed area, which gives further reason for moving forward with the proposed <br />trailways, which would serve to delineate and preserve the wetland area. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that the storm water holding pond, which was constructed <br />with the realignment of Edgewood Drive, and is currently located on the City’s remnant parcel, <br />would be relocated to the very southern portion of the Midland Videen site. He explained there <br />are approximately 3 to 4 acres of upland that could be utilized for expanding the wetland or