06-01-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, June 1, 1988 Page 4 CASE #88-14 & 15 Probst commented the site is "too busy" with three uses (Continued) proposed for the site. • Sikora pointed out the site is not overused; the green space area exceeds the Code requirements. He explained the retail site would probably be utilized by some type of automobile related use to compliment the Goodyear store. Member Carlson questioned the storage area for tires and used oil. Sikora explained the tire storage is located between the buildings and the oil storage tank is above ground in a room lined with fiberglass for containment in the event of a leak. Member Petersen commented he would prefer to see a better separation between the traffic areas and parking; concern was expressed for safety of pedestrians walking between the two buildings. Member Zehm expressed concern relative to the less than 400 ft. separation between the Church, YMCA and this site as required by Code. She questioned if the Church had been contacted and advised of the proposal. Planner Bergly advised Commission that the City of Shoreview does not have such a separation requirement and it may be presumed there would not be a concern about the proximity to a church in Shoreview. He advised he had not contacted the Church or the YMCA. Sikora stated he would be willing to discuss the matter with the Church and YMCA prior to Council consideration of this application. He noted the • separation is only slightly less than 400 ft. on the property boundaries; the building separation is greater. Member McGraw left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Member Malone commented that if action were taken to recommend approval of the application it would not be implied that Commission would consider requests for signage in excess of the requirements. Sikora advised he understood and he would advise the tenants they would have to adhere to the current Code requirements for signs. He also agreed to the placement of the bypass lane in the drive-thru area, as recommended by the engineer and the enhanced landscaping, in lieu of fencing. Member Martin expressed concern relative to the potential for pedestrian crossings from the YMCA and pedestrian safety as Lexington is a high volume traffic street. He suggested the applicant could discuss pedestrian safety with the YMCA to work out a solution for eliminating members crossing Lexington. Sikora stated he could not prevent pedestrian crossings on Lexington; he commented that the separation requirement is due to the drive-thru window, however, a restaurant without the drive-thru would not have to meet the requirement and would also have the potential for pedestrian traffic crossing. He commented that as the Shoreview side of Lexington develops the County may address the safety problems of pedestrian crossings. • Member Martin expressed concern relative to pedestrian safety on site; he suggested safety precautions be included on the site plan for pedestrians crossing from Burger King to the retail store.