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City Council Work Session (January 20, 2009): Notes from Walgreen's Concept <br />Review and Transportation Discussion <br />Cammenk <br />o The parking for the 5,000 square feet of attached retail/restaurant space is too <br />limited compared to the parking provided for Walgreens (5 comments) <br />o The access point from County Road E may complicate existing traffic issues/flow <br />near the Lexington/County Road E intersection (5 comments) <br />o Internal traffic flow is confusing for customers and delivery trucks (5 comments) <br />o Landscaping is lacking; needs more trees (4 comments) <br />o More attention needs to be given to the pedestrian gathering spaces to ensure they <br />work well and improve access (4 comments) <br />o The project has a piecemeal approach; what will the total build -out scenario look <br />like? (4 comments) <br />o The Walgreens drive-thru is too large and poorly placed (3 comments) <br />o The design should be in line with the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District (3 <br />comments) <br />o This parcel is vital to the city and B-2 district (2 comments) <br />o The red roof is unappealing (2 comments) <br />o Signage is excessive; where will it be located? (2 comments) <br />o Building setbacks are too excessive (2 comments) <br />o Walgreens architecture is underwhelming and needs more flexibility (2 <br />comments) <br />o Cooperation and strong communication is a vital component of this project (2 <br />comments) <br />o Proposed bus stop at Lexington and County Road E should have more direct <br />pedestrian access <br />o Grading issues exist between the Lexington access drive and parking lot <br />o Continue the sidewalk southward along Lexington <br />o Why is the office space removed from the plan? <br />o Rehab the existing shopping center to improve blending and integration <br />o Having a restaurant could be a valuable draw for other nearby retail <br />o Walgreen's entrance is too distant from the rest of the shopping center <br />o Will Walgreen's own its own lot? <br />o Will bike lanes or facilities be included in the project? <br />o Pedestrian traffic could be improved between TCF Bank, Walgreens and the <br />remainder of Arden Plaza. <br />o Are the electrical boxes at County Road E and Lexington staying (they are not <br />included in the rendering)? <br />