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Page 2 Planning Commission - May 2, 2000 adequate stacking spaces provided for the bank drive-thru. Also, the grading plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer and found to be acceptable. Zisla asked what changes were made from the prior plan, and if this approval includes Phase II and Phase III construction components. Teague said the original proposal included areas identified for a restaurant, but those components would be contained in Phase II and will not be reviewed at this time. John Ordway, applicant, explained that the Williams Pipeline runs through the proposed parking lot and the original plan showed the pipeline relocated to the other side of the railroad tracks. However, the City has run into problems accomplishing this move and it appears the pipeline will remain at that location. Because of this, the buildings need to be setback 60 ft. from the pipeline and required shifting the buildings to the east and eliminating the “C” shape originally envisioned. The New Brighton Post Office expressed interest in constructing a combination warehouse/retail operation, but were unable to submit a proposal at this time. Ordway noted that the Phase I clients are very anxious to begin construction. Livingston asked when the groundbreaking will be scheduled. Ordway stated he would like to begin construction this month. O’Brien asked when would the landscaping on the east end (Phase II) be performed. Ordway envisions the landscaping being performed with the Phase II portion, and it is their hope to be back before the Planning Commission in the near future to discuss Phase II. The Phase III residential portion will be presented to the Planning Commission this fall. Livingston asked if issues were raised regarding the project’s elevations. Teague said the elevation’s specifications would be built into the developer and PUD agreements. Also, Teague noted that a traffic study has been recently completed by traffic consultant SEH. Gary Vogel, architect for Pratt/Ordway, noted he has not had opportunity to review the traffic study. John Hagen, SEH, verified the traffic study uncovered some concern with the access drives into the parking ramp and maneuvering issues at the ramp entrance. Other notations involved relocating access points, but at this time it is difficult to determine those if the corner tenant has not been identified. The Commission as a whole noted issues regarding a number of entrances into this area. th Mike Cordis, 447 6 St., has great concern with this project and how it would intensify an already heavy traffic problem, and does not feel there are enough off-street parking spaces identified in this project. Vogel verified that on-site parking requirement is 448 parking stalls, and the project proposes 469 parking stalls. th Cordis asked if there will be traffic signals at Co. Rd. E-2 and 6 St. Hagan said the original traffic study recommended the City take a closer look at the intersections of Co. Rd. E-2/5th Ave. and Old Hwy 8/5th Ave. for possible future signalization. th Tom Chies, 500 4 Ave., said his mother’s basement has been flooded many times with sewer discharge, and is greatly concerned that the sewer pump station will not adequately handle the additional development. Teague said the City Engineer and Barr Engineering have reviewed and approved the plans, but will direct staff to discuss this issue further with Chies. th Dan Dahms, 675 4 Ave., noted that Co. Rd. E-2 is a very busy roadway and has great concern regarding increased traffic generated from this site, and feels traffic management analysis should be performed before I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\5-2-00.WPD 2