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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 17, 2000 Page 3 1 and Silver Lake Road. In this respect, Isom introduced Mr. Kalscheur and invited him to address 2 the Commission. 3 _... 4 Mr. Kalscheur explained for the Commission that the project would involve an approval process. 5 The project would, in essence, involve the demolition of the existing Amoco gas station and car 6 wash buildings, along with the combination of the approximately 265 easterly feet of the 7 adjacent property owned by Ken Solie of Village Properties. There are binding purchase 8 agreements signed with both BP-Amoco and Mr. Solie. 9 10 Mr. Kalscheur presented a preliminary site plan that showed a 14,490 square foot Walgreens 11 with a drive-through pharmacy on the site. Mr.,Kalscheur explained that the drive-through 12 pharmacy is strictly for convenience pick ups,and would not provide the customers access to 13 dialogue with the pharmacist nor would it involve a loud speaker. 14 Mr. Kalscheur explained that the design of the building is intended for areas such as St. Anthony 15 where residential properties are in close proximity. As a neighborhood retailer, Walgreens has 16 developed a building exterior that utilizes pitched roofs with residential-style shingles and 17 subdued signage to fit within the surroundings. In addition, the building would be brick on all 18 four sides and would utilize only quality materials. The intent is to be more sensitive to a �9 residential neighborhood. 20 Mr. Kalscheur noted that he is looking forward to working with the Planning Commission and it 21 is his hope and intent to provide a quality buildirig and service to the community. 22 Bergstrom inquired if this property is within the boundary that there is a moratorium for that 23 area. Isom noted that he believed this property was not included within the moratorium. 24 Bergstrom inquired if a minor amendment needed to be made to the Comprehensive Plan. Isom 25 noted that this project is contingent upon Mr. Solie and the Animal Hospital being able to bring 26 their issue to a close. 27 Thomas inquired about the color of the brick. Mr. Kalscheur noted that the brick was somewhat 28 of an earth tone, but would prefer to bring a brick sample in to present to the Commission be- 29 cause the color was difficult to describe. 30 31 Thomas asked for other cities for which TOLD_ ;Development had built other Walgreens. Some 32 of the cities Mr. Kalscheur mentioned were in Chaska, Hastings, and Brainard. Thomas 33 requested that Mr. Kalscheur bring some photographs in to the next Commission meeting of the 34 other projects. Additionally, Thomas asked if there would be additional signs for the building 35 other than what was depicted on the presented drawings. Mr. Kalscheur noted that there would 36 be a minimum of signage involved,and probably less than what was depicted on the 37 presentation. Mr. Kalscheur noted that a pylon sign would be requested; however, Bergstrom noted that the City would prefer a monument sign rather than a pylon. 39 Bergstrom inquired if any variances or setbacks would be anticipated. Mr. Kalscheur noted that 40 he did not believe that any variances or setbacks would be required because all of the appropriate