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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 7, 2001 11 Mr. Bruegger noted he would not object to this condition. Commissioner Sand asked ifWalgreens would agree to all conditions and regulations set by the City. Mr. Bruegger indicated Walgreens would agree to all conditions as they have signed a 25- year lease at this site. Commissioner Erickson questioned if Ramsey County would commit to the recommendations as stated by BRW. Mr. Kohler noted he met with Dan Solar, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer, and indicated his requirements for this development were favorable. Mr. Anderson stated he spoke with Mr. Solar as well and noted the split phasing of the light was discussed, but not approved to date. He stated they are on board and need to review the current traffic study. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the railroad track would cause concern for traffic coming from the north. Mr. Forslund stated the railroad track could not be altered in any way and should not affect traffic, as there is only a right,in right,out access along Lexington Avenue, Chuck Erickson, Shoreview, questioned the 154 trips during peak hours and asked for clarification. Mr. Anderson stated the peak hours for this establishment would be between 4:00 p.m, and 6:00 p.m. producing 77 trips in and 77 out. Mr. Erickson asked how these trips would affect the traffic at this intersection. Mr. Anderson stated the split phasing at the light would reduce the stacking at this light. . Mr. Erickson asked how the 1,200 trips per day would not affect traffic. Mr. Anderson stated 1,200 trips was worse case scenario and indicated a large portion would already be existing traffic on these roadways. Mr. Anderson added that these trips would be spread out through the entire day and noted changes would be made to the median and to split phase the signal to reduce the implications on traffic. Mr. Erickson asked where the majority of traffic would be going after exiting Walgreens, Mr. Forslund stated projections show 35% would be going north, 35% would be going west. Chair Baker stated traffic at this intersection has been and is going to be difficult at this intersection and thanked the representatives from BRW for their efforts. He then asked the Commissioners for their comments. Commissioner Erickson noted there were four items for approval each contingent upon the other. Ms. Chaput stated each item does require the other and stated the developer would not proceed without all four items. Commissioner Erickson reviewed the four items up for approval in the order suggested by staff. He questioned if the drive,in was a required amenity to allow for reasonable use of this property. Ms. Chaput noted the applicant would not be interested in moving forward without the drive-in, which defines the reasonable use of the site. Commissioner Erickson questioned which drive,in facility was closest to the Walgreens. Ms. Chaput stated the TCF Bank was the closest, but noted Wells Fargo and McDonald's were all