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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 19, 2003 Page 4 1 2003, which is the public hearing on the Planning Commission level...He stated.that 2 consideration for approval would follow at the September 23, 2003 City Council meeting. 3 4 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the Design Framework Manual and intent with the Commission. He 5 stated that the manual would also be included and recorded noting that it could be used for future 6 reference as they add to the development. 7 8 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the examples in the Design Framework Manual with the Commission. 9 He referenced page 10 stating that it provides a good summary of how the basic land uses fit on 10 the site. He reviewed the access, circulation and road functions for each road with the 11 Commission. He identified the preliminary location for transit stops noting that they might add 12 additional stops in the future. He stated that this would be studied in more detail. He reviewed 13 the sidewalk installations and the connections to the park with the Commission. He provided an 14 overview of the current park design for the Commission noting that the existing stormwater pond 15 would be expanded. He stated that they would also create an additional pond and reviewed the 16 proposed location with the Commission. He stated that water quality is a priority concern for the 17 community and that presently all drainage from the roofs and parking lots would flow into the 18 ponds. He stated that the size of the ponds meet the Rice Creek Watershed District standards. 19 He reviewed the water treatment process with the Commission. 20 21 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the Preliminary Development Plan with the Commission stating that the 22 project would require a very substantial commitment to landscaping. He reviewed the 23 preliminary landscaping requirements with the Commission noting that park improvements would 24 also include asphalt and concrete trails. 25 26 Chair Melsha clarified that they do not plan on doing anything with the three existing businesses 27 along Silver Lake Road. Mr. Shardlow confirmed that the three businesses identified have not 28 been incorporated into the development plan. He referenced a summary page of the project that 29 includes and identifies what businesses would stay and which ones would go. 30 31 Commissioner Hanson stated that he was a member of the Steering Committee. He reviewed 32 their discussions regarding the amount of retail on the site and noted that they are working with an 33 additional 800 square feet of retail and asked Mr. Shardlow how this site could handle the 34 proposed amount of retail. Mr. Shardlow stated that this is a good site for discount retail and that 35 there are several who are interested in the location. He stated that the study has been revised and 36 that he would provide a copy for the Commission's review. 37 38 Vice Chair Stille referenced the parking,noting that nothing has been presented yet, and asked if 39 there would be enough parking in some of the areas. Mr. Shardlow stated that the ordinance 40 requires 5.5 spaces per thousand adding that the Commission should keep in mind that they are 41 looking to attract sit down restaurants along the area. He stated that Miles Lindberg revised the 42 site plan at the request of the discount retailers to ensure that there were 5.5 spaces per thousand. 43 44 Vice Chair Stille stated that it was his understanding that the buildings would be placed towards 45 Silver Lake Road versus the parking area and asked for further clarification. Mr. Shardlow 46 explained that they have had several discussions regarding placement of the buildings and the