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. 88 (3) Garbage: • The site plan calls for a secured garbage area. (4) Easements: The City Engineer has reviewed the easements on the plan and recommends approval of the petitioner's plan, pending.the railroad will allow for the easement.The City Engineer has stated he does.not want-the discharge into the 37th Avenue Northeast system, which the petitioner, has . stated as option B if the railroad easement is not obtained. The City is quite confident an easement will be obtained from the railroad. However, at this time there is disagreement about the alternative. The petitioner would like some commitment to option B as the purchase agreements are being signed. (5) Landscaping: The landscaping calls for the appropriate landscaping. Irrigation is planned, according to the petitioner. The petitioner noted that a 3 foot high shrub will be installed along 37'Avenue North to screen headlights. (6) Curb Cuts: The petitioner has received approval for the proposed Silver Lake Road curb cut from Ramsey County and approval from the City for the 37th Avenue NE curb cut. (7) Wall signs: The proposed wall signs are within the City's requirements. The total wall signage planned for the store is.284.4 square feet. City ordinance states the petitioner may have up to 150 square feet of wall sign per right of way: • (8) Engineering Issues: Please see the letter from WSB and Associates noting the concerns of the City Engineer as it pertains to the site. (9) Public Safety Design and Review: The two city departments have been given the site plan to review for traffic hazards, sight lines, and overall site issues from a pubic safety standpoint. Overall, the site looks good. See note about from Fire Chief as it relates to a full block wall at the drive thru area. The Police Chief noted that a stop sign was omitted from the plan on the southeast-exit, which may just be an oversight, and that should be added. (10) Store Hours of Operation: According to the petitioner, the store hours are expected to be 7:00 a.m.-to 11:00 p.m. However, the petitioner also has stated Walgreens doesn't typically set their hours until shortly before the store opening. (11) Rear Yard Setback: The petitioner has pointed out the setback from the rear property line is 3 feet, and this.is from the drive aisle area. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the development, per staff comments contained in this • memorandum, the City Engineers' comments, and the Planning Commissioners' comments contained in the December 19, 2000, minutes.