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Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 10 <br /> <br /> <br />Planner Ericson advised they have not discussed the specifics, however, it could be the case that <br />those small basins would not be required for infiltration purposes. They could provide for <br />additional infiltration for the site and create some additional opportunity to filter sedimentation <br />utilizing the best management practice that Rice Creek Watershed prefers. He said he thinks, at <br />this point, that Mr. Moses is accurate in saying they are not necessary, however, he is not aware <br />if they are going to be provided. Planner Ericson explained they would not retain any water but <br />be a place for water to go during a heavy rainfall and there is no reason they cannot be <br />landscaped. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Stevenson asked if the square footage and appearance of this building would <br />be similar to the store at Northtown. Mr. Moses explained the proposed store is 14,500 square <br />feet. He stated it would be difficult to tell the difference but this store might be more like the <br />store on University Avenue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kaden inquired how the developer might feel about putting some pine trees by the <br />drive-up window to block the amplified sound some of the residents have expressed concern <br />about. Mr. Moses responded if that is agreeable to everyone else they would agree. He <br />commented that the p.a. system however would not be audible to anyone but the person in the <br />car. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland asked if the drug store and restaurant could be better aligned with each <br />other in order to fit in additional parking. Mr. Moses responded that the area where most of the <br />cars come in should be wider rather than narrower, so it may be difficult to do. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland commented they discussed having the trailway along Highway 10 extend <br />all the way to the extended sidewalk on Edgewood Drive. He asked what the plan is on the <br />entrance to mark that for anyone using the trail, as it goes right across the entrance area. Planner <br />Ericson responded there has not been significant thought as to how to deal with that other than <br />some kind of signage being installed. He advised they will be looking at that not only here but <br />all through the City as the Highway 10 trail corridor system gets implemented. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland inquired if they are looking at designating that as a pedestrian crosswalk <br />area. Planner Ericson responded something like that could be utilized, however, the problem is <br />people coming off the highway, and he is not sure if it would be in the best interest of traffic to <br />make it stop. He agreed, however, that it should be examined. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Stevenson commented one of the things he has seen happen in busy <br />intersections is to curve or job the bike path to slow bikers down. He explained that a berm or <br />something at the end would require people to slow down. Planner Ericson said that is a <br />wonderful suggestion and could be incorporated. As the trailway approaches Edgewood Drive, <br />instead of meeting up at a 90 degree angle, it curves in at the right-of-way so people have to slow <br />down or stop. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland stated he does not think they should do anything that would obstruct a <br />driver's visibility of that intersection, as that view will likely be more valuable. Mr. Moses