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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 Planner Ericson stated the drainage plan is in its final form and has been reviewed by the City Engineer who indicated the outlet from the subject parcels could be put in a more appropriate location. Commissioner Laube arrived at 7:10 p.m. Planner Ericson stated it would be more appropriate to relocate the storm drain to disturb as little wetland as possible, which will occur. All other aspects of the drainage are satisfactory and the Rice Creek Watershed District has indicated support for what is being proposed. He stated the only other change that will occur with the site plan is the addition of a safety bench within the storm water pond to provide an added measure of safety. Planner Ericson noted the specifications for lighting fixtures. He explained the plans showed four shoe-box style lighting fixtures along the Highway 10 trailway and staff recommends, instead, five decorative lights which are the same as will be installed along Edgewood Drive. Planner Ericson noted the inclusion of the proposed resolution and recommended it be corrected to explicitly state the rezoning will be from PF and B-3 to PUD. He proposed a revision to the Resolution title, advising that staff will insert that language and correct the trail width to 9 feet. Planner Ericson noted the attendance of Bob Cunningham and offered to answer questions. Bob Cunningham, representative of TOLD Development Company, stated he has no issue with increasing the trail width to nine feet. He stated the monument signage is proposed for the intersection of Edgewood Drive and Highway 10 but he does not have a colored rendering of the proposed signage. He presented a colored rendition of the proposed building, noting there will be no signage on two of the elevations. He stated this rendering shows the color of the brick being closely matched to that of the theater, Community Center, and City Hall buildings. He stated a metal cap will also be added to the corner element to add a similar design feature as contained on the Community Center. Commissioner Miller asked if the plans include a pylon sign. Mr. Cunningham stated they do not propose a pylon sign but do propose a 65 square foot monument sign in keeping with the style of the City Hall monument sign. The brick base will match the building brick and the sign will be on top of that. He stated a similar sign will also be proposed for the restaurant site. Commissioner Thomas asked if the right-out turning movement has been eliminated from Highway 10. Mr. Cunningham stated they had requested a right-in/right-out from Ramsey County but that was denied and a right-in only was granted which Walgreens has now agreed to. Commissioner Kaden stated the corner of Lot 2 shows an area jutting into the wetland and asked if that is a change. Mr. Cunningham stated it is a slight change at the request of Culver’s Restaurant to accommodate a future parking expansion area, if needed. He clarified that area is not being