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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 16, 2011 6 Mr. Keely stated the parking area for the rest of Arden Plaza has decreased a little as a whole because a number of features have been added; storm water retention area and some parking spaces were removed to clean -up the access point; and there are some islands and landscape areas which means the overall affect of parking has gone down a little. Couneilmember Tamble asked what the proposed width is along County Road E from the curb cut to the retaining wall. Mr. Keely responded that it is 30 feet from CVS to the retaining wall and 13 feet from the back of the retaining wall to the property line. Mayor Grant questioned the height of the retaining wall. Mr. Keely stated it is about 5 feet on the north by County Road E and as high as 12 feet as you get to the edge of the parking lot. Mayor Grant asked if there is sufficient maneuverability for delivery trucks to go throughout the entire site, particularly where the drive - through is located for the pharmacy. Mr. Keely indicated that they do have sufficient area. Larry Webb, CVS, explained they have carefully planned for the truck traffic, but if necessary the trucks can deliver during off -hours if there is an issue. Councilmember Holmes questioned the purpose of the double drive - through. Mr. Trooien explained that one lane would be for pick -ups and the other for prescription drop - offs. Councilmember Holden commented that the original proposal only showed one drive - through. Ms. Beekman stated that is correct. Mayor Grant asked if there has been any interest expressed for Building 2. Mr. Wellington responded there has been interest and that it seems there is some improvement in economic conditions as more retailers are looking. Councilmember Holden stated the access from the south used to be at 90 degrees, now it looks like CVS will be an island on its own. Ms. Beekman explained that the angle at that access location is pretty similar to what it had been. Mayor Grant commented that the sidewalks appear to be the same. Ms. Beekman explained that by moving the entrance to the southeast allowed the pedestrian access to ascend more gradually for improved ADA access.