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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION ~ FEBRUARY 7, 2001 10 . Howard Bruegger, Semper Development, asked if the Commission would prefer a monument sign at the intersection with two changeable copy signs at both entrances on a brick base. Commissioner Sand noted this would be another option and stated it would be up to the Commissioners, Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she would be in favor of the two monument signs, one at each entrance with the gateway sign at the comer of the intersection. She noted she was not in favor of having the Walgreens sign along with the gateway sign at the intersection. Jack Forslund, BRW, noted he completed a traffic study of this intersection for the Commission to review. He reviewed the summary sheet of the issues at the intersection of Lexington and County Road E. Mr. Forslund noted an AM and PM study was completed for the existing conditions and with the proposed development. Mr. Forslund explained there are concerns at this intersection without the development as there are currently vehicles stacking up to turn left unto Lexington. He proposed the center lane on County Road E also be allowed to turn left to reduce the amount of stacking. Mr. Forslund suggested the City increase the size of the median on County Road E to reduce the illegal turning of outgoing and incoming vehicles, . Chair Baker asked if Ramsey County was in favor of the proposed suggestions from BRW. Mr. Forslund stated he has been in contact with Ramsey County and noted they were in favor of the proposed changes at this intersection as proposed by BRW. Chair Baker asked who would incur the expense for these changes. Mr. Bruegger stated Semper Development would be in favor of incurring these expenses. Commissioner Erickson noted he did not support the two accesses on County Road E. He asked if the Holiday Inn access and the Arden Plaza access were aligned, Mr. Forslund noted both accesses did align at this time. Commissioner Erickson stated he felt there was an awkward movement of traffic with two right- in and right-out curb cuts. Ms. Chaput stated the ordinance mandates two curb cuts for the proposed development. Commissioner Erickson noted the extending of the median as suggested was a concern because the County had just removed a portion of it within the last six months. He stated he felt there would be a conflict of traffic between the two entrances along County Road E. Mike Anderson, BRW, noted the proposed curb cut and existing curb cut for Holiday Inn was 180 feet apart. . Commissioner Erickson asked ifWalgreens and Holiday Inn could share ajoint easement or curb cut for the entrance to both establishments on County Road E. He questioned if this would be a better or worse situation. Mr. Forslund stated with the three entrances the traffic would be greater disbursed but stated he felt two entrances would suffice. He noted the traffic generated by Walgreens would be much less than a fast food restaurant, bank, or video rental store. Mr. Bruegger concurred. Chair Baker asked if the agreement with the Holiday Inn could be made a portion of the plat.