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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 Page 10 1 would be four-sided and include entrances on both sides. She reviewed the skyline of the 2 buildings with the Commission noting that canopies are included to add to the skyline view. She 3 reviewed the park area with the Commission noting that the park entrance to the site could 4 possibly be incorporated as a bridge from the new resident area and older neighborhood. She 5 stated that this is a place that community would utilize and embrace. She stated that the large 6 national tenants are considered a backdrop to the center adding that the national tenants are what 7 the majority of consumers are coming for and reviewed the features with the Commission. 8 9 Ms. Anderson reviewed the small shop space with the Commission stating that variety is the key. 10 She explained that the stone materials, canopy shapes and art forms provides the site with the 11 appearance of an old main street. 12 13 Commissioner Tillman asked if the lights would match the rest of the village and would they be 14 similar to what is presently on 29`h street. Ms. Anderson explained that they would see a variety 15 of lighting adding that they are trying to keep it simple and referenced the lighting section of the 16 design framework manual.. 17 18 Mr. Lindberg referenced the illustrations in the design guideline and explained that they would 19 not be the exact same lighting and reviewed the various styles with the Commission. He stated 20 that they are leaning towards creating a historical image of the center that would be slightly 21 different from the rest of the City. 22 23 Commissioner Tillman clarified that the lighting would not spill over. Mr. Lindberg confirmed 24 and reviewed with the Commission. 25 26 Commissioner Hanson referenced the flow of traffic and asked if they were going to have both 27 stop signs and lights. Mr. Lindberg clarified stating that the first thing they reviewed was the 28 lane configurations and ensuring consistency. He explained that the parameter access would be 29 two-lane roadways with some separation of the turn lanes noting that this would handle the main 30 flow of traffic. 31 32 Commissioner Tillman asked for further clarification of the stop control areas. Mr. Lindberg 33 provided the Commission with a review of the areas and locations of the stop signs and lights. 34 35 Commissioner Stromgren asked if there was a traffic count study that would warrant a signal in 36 area. Mr. Lindberg stated that it has not been finalized and reviewed with Commission. 37 38 Commissioner Stromgren expressed concerns stating that the left hand turn lanes could be a 39 problem during rush hour traffic. Mr. Lindberg agreed and reviewed the access points with the 40 Commission. He noted that Cub Foods has three to four access points into the center. 41 42 Mr. Pratt stated that two firms would be involved in the residential component of the project and 43 introduced Dan Hunt, Hunt &Associates, stating that they would partner with Pratt-Ordway. He 44 stated that Karen Dubrosky and Mark Moorhouse, Dominiun, would also be involved in the 45 apartment complex noting that their main focus is in developing affordable rental housing. 46