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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 2000 Page 5 • I Thomas asked where the parking lot runoff will be directed during a heavy rain. Mr. Kalscheur 2 stated the intent is to have all runoff travel through the retainage pond prior to entering the City's 3 storm water system. 4 Chair Bergstrom stated this is within the Rice Creek Watershed District who will need to approve 5 the grading plan. He reviewed a past project that had problems since the grading did not match the 6 plans submitted and approved. 7 Henry noted the point on Page 2 of engineer's letter addressing grading and need to finesse the 8 grading for the site. 9 Mr.Kalscheur stated their intent to continue to work closely with WSB on the grading issues,noting 10 there may be minor grading modifications that will be accommodated. He noted the location of the 11 monument sign and explained that in keeping with the sale of this building,they are asking for a sign 12 variance to allow 50 square feet of copy per side. It was noted that 34 square feet per side is allowed 13 by the Code. Mr. Kalscheur explained that while Walgreens is a stand alone retail store, it is unlike 14 a Target type of operation. He noted the ordinance allows up to 150 square feet per sign for a strip 15 center up to 75,000 square feet and they are asking for 50 feet per square side. He stated they 16 understand the City's concern for pylon signs, and would ask that their monument sign be allowed 117 to have an electronic readerboard. Mr. Kalscheur explained that since electronic readerboards are �j 8 not called out specifically in the Ordinance; they are disallowed. He suggested it is not the same 19 type of sign as a"flashing light sign" and indicated they would agree to have the message remain 20 for a specified interval of time. 21 Mr. Kalscheur presented their proposed building signs,noting itis less than five percent. He asked 22 the Commission to use their discretion to consider the requested sign variance that incorporates an 23 electronic readerboard. He drew the Commission's attention to a sample showing a driftwood 24 colored brick and stated they are proposing to use a brick that is slightly darker and called shadow 25 - gray. He pointed out the architectural elements they will incorporate that make it a better fit for this 26 location. 27 Hatch asked if the roof will contain any-heating or cooling equipment.. Mr. Kalscheur stated the 28 roofline contains a small parapet which fully screens the rooftop equipment. 29 Hatch asked if the west end of the property will be elevated to even out the grade. He noted if that 30 is done it will create a large wall of dirt on the west end. He also asked if the pond will be lined to 31 protect the trees from saturation. Mr. Kalscheur stated the Amoco property was deemed to be 32 contaminated at one time and has now been cleaned. Thus,they will need to work with the PCA on 33 this site and if the pond needs to be lined,it will be done. He stated the pond will need to hold water 34 so he expects it will be lined but he will pose these questions to their engineers. 05 Thomas asked what the elevations will look like. Mr. Kalscheur stated they will match the grades 36 on the western side,noting this grading plan will raise the site three to four feet on the western edge. 37 However, they will address that issue with WSB prior to a design being submitted for a building 38 permit.