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Planning Commission Minutes — May 11, 2006 <br />Page 5 <br />The owners would need to work with the TEP and City on the final delineation of the wetlands and a tree <br />preservation plan would be expected. Sewer and water were available and they could connect to the <br />MCES interceptor; gravity would work with the western portion and a lift station may be required for the <br />eastern portion of the site. Water could be provided by White Bear Township. <br />The Planner indicated they would need to study access points and upgrades to 1201h street. There were <br />concerns with the circulation of the drive-thru and the southern entrance would need to be reconfigured. <br />There were issues with trails and sidewalk connections, site layout, and building architecture. Gateway <br />elements needed to be considered and preservation of wetlands and woodlands. <br />Schumann agreed the gateway was very important and he was not thrilled about a fast food restaurant <br />being located there. <br />Applicants Terry Thompson and Jason Brown were present at the meeting. They questioned the <br />definition of a shopping center. <br />The Planner explained that according to City ordinance, a shopping center had to have a common <br />entrance. <br />Rosenquist suggested a glassed in corridor with separate interior entrances on the building to dress up the <br />front and comply with the definition of a shopping center. <br />Schumann preferred to not have parking dominate the front of the building and Bailly agreed that she did <br />not like parking on the Highway 61 side. <br />The Commission and applicant discussed the orientation of the buildings and restaurants being an <br />appropriate use and questioned whether the definition of shopping centers in the ordinance was outdated. <br />It was suggested the applicant could apply for a zoning text amendment and Schumann said he felt it was <br />in the City's best interest if they developed it as a PUD. <br />Bailly said she liked the office park and said she would like to see something special done with the <br />entrance since it was the southern gateway into Hugo. <br />Schumann cautioned the developer on possible future changes to the highway right -of -way. <br />Adjournment <br />Bailly made motion, Weidt seconded, to adjourn at 8:48 p.rn. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Michele Lindau, Secretary <br />Planning Commission <br />