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Regular Planning CommissionMeeting Minutes –Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Page 6 Member Daire noted it appeared, from the site plan that the curb cuts on Perimeter Drive 244 were in approximately the same location and should provide evidence of any potential 245 access conflicts as the previous use as a Denny’s Restaurant. 246 Mr. Paschke noted this use created the need to address circulation internally to 247 determine any conflicts and the ability to maneuver around the site and existing vehicles 248 from theexistingfrom drive-through, and considering pedestrians or bicycles.Mr. 249 Paschke noted that requirements for a sidewalk and striping should provide better 250 delineation than would have been addressed in past code. 251 Chair Boguszewski expressed his agreement with staff’s interpretation that the requested 252 CU is not in conflict with guidance of the Comprehensive Plan.However, Chair 253 Boguszewski stated that he may be in disagreement with Policy 1.6 and whether a drive- 254 through can in any way improve walkability.Otherwise,in tone, Chair Boguszewski 255 agreed that the analysis was spot on, and since this area was one with a conglomeration 256 of drive-through uses, there should be no major issue.Chair Boguszewski agreed with 257 staff’s explanation about the curved front yard and their rationale in locating the drive- 258 through on the south versus the east side.Chair Boguszewski commended staff on a 259 straightforward and well-put-together report. 260 Member Bull also expressed his appreciation for the thorough write-up by staff, and 261 appreciated their analysis of the access points moved as far away from the radius as 262 possible, which he opined should help area traffic. 263 Applicant RepresentativesAlex Berger, RSP Architects; Doug Johnson, Spire 264 Construction Manager with Oliver Real EstateServices;and Ed Angstman,Chief 265 Engineer with Spire Credit Union 266 Mr. Berger Alex expressed the applicant’s excitement to develop this site and expand the 267 character of Spire Credit Union on this long-vacant site.In working with staff on this site 268 plan, Mr. Bergeropined that it represented an elegant, simplesolution to brighten the 269 area even more. 270 Mr. Johnson agreed, opining it would prove a good addition to the City of Roseville, while 271 brightening Spire Credit Union’s identity and establish a strong presence forthem in the 272 community they serve. 273 Mr. Angstmanadvised that the Credit Union’s members had long awaited a drive-through 274 option. 275 Regarding construction and in addition to the comments of Mr. Paschke, Chair 276 Boguszewski asked the applicant’s representatives to address the broader questions and 277 concerns raised by the adjacent school regarding construction and safety assurances. 278 Mr. Johnson responded that, as with any site with construction activity present, there 279 would be a number of heavy trucks involved as soil conditions were amended.Mr. 280 Johnson advised that there was no plan for removal of soils off site, simply correcting 281 them upfront and prior to construction, and only involving a short period of time for the 282 bulk of that work and limited to several access points.Mr. Johnson stated his intent to try 283 to hold that activity to the south end of the site and be sensitive to morning peak traffic to 284 further alleviate those safety concerns.As the Project Manager for Spire Credit Union, 285 Mr. Johnson offered his personal attention to be sensitive to those safety and traffic 286 impact concerns in this already retail-saturated area. 287 Chair Boguszewski thanked Mr. Johnson for being willing to address these safety 288 concerns, including precautions related to containment of odors and chemicals during the 289 construction process, and encouraged his commitment moving forward. 290 Mr. Johnson noted that a contractor had yet to be selected; however, he reported that 291 one of his key elements in that selection was related to safety.Mr. Johnson advised that 292 he typically held his contractors to an even higher standard, and further noted that the 293