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Walgreens Update July 19, 2000 Page 2 Wetland Buffer: Given the anticipated regional and site-specific benefits of the expanded stormwater holding pond on the upland area of the Midland Videen parcel, staff would recommend that a wetland buffer permit be issued in conjunction with the development review to allow for the building, utility, and trailway improvements as proposed. Landscaping: Staff has forwarded to the applicant’s civil engineer a planting schedule similar to that of the theater. Staff believes that the coordination of plantings between uses will further lend to a unified and consistent city center theme. Lighting: Staff ahs forwarded to the applicant design specifications for two styles of light fixtures proposed for use in this area of Mounds View. These are the same fixtures the Council looked at recently regarding anticipated Edgewood Drive and trailway lighting. Staff suggested that the applicant be required to install four decorative lights along the Highway 10 trailway in conjunction with the development. Access & Trailways: The applicant has agreed to install a bituminous trailway along Highway 10 from Edgewood Drive south to St. Stephen Street. In addition, the sidewalk would be continued from the Community Center on Edgewood Drive to the intersection with Highway 10. A bituminous trailway is also planned to connect the Community Center with the trailway along Highway 10. The proposed trailway would not encircle the wetland as was originally planned due to the issue of wetland encroachment and mitigation. The path would instead be located between the proposed stormwater pond and the existing wetland so as to maintain the greatest distance from the homes on St. Stephen Street. Appraisal: Because of the proposed land swap and major subdivision, staff arranged to have a commercial appraisal done for both the City’s remnant parcel and the 8 acres of Midland Videen land to gain a better sense of the relative value of both parcels. The remnant parcel was given an “existing condition” value of $166,000 ($200,000 without the pond) while the Midland Videen land to be transferred to the City was given a value of $161,000. It is expected that the cost to the applicant of the trailway improvements and the pond relocation / construction will be in excess of $200,000. Recommendation: No action is needed on this item as it is being presented to keep the Council updated as to the development’s progress. If the Council should have any questions that you’d like to have addressed at the meeting on July 19 or need additional information, please feel free to contact me beforehand. _____________________________________ James Ericson, Planner H:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\Walgreens (MA00-001, ZC00-002, DE00-002)\CC Walgreens Report - July 19, 2000.doc