Correspondence 1985-1989 Dahlgren

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� , f ,� r- 4� � � � � January 12, 1987 T0: FROM: SUBJECT: Jim Andre Howard Dahlgren PLANNING OFFICE HOURS, DECEMBER 17, 1986 1• Paster, 646-7901 Ed Paster and Reed Banet were in to discuss a problem of budgeting �n the development of their new shopping center on the west side of Lexington, northerly of Larpenteur. The building is partially up, and it seems that building costs as now projected are several hundred thousand dollar� over budget. They inquired as to the possibility of changing �he exterior material from brick to some other less expensive material. My answer was the City has a firm policy of the same f inish material being used on four �-'n� of the structure, and that there not be a reduction in quality at the back. We noted that the last three shopping centers constructed in Roseville, including the one done by Margol�.s on the o�.d Last Frontier site, were done entirely of brick, the same brick that was proposed and approved for this site. I noted that I would not be Yn a position to authorize a change from the materials proposed, and that in the interest of their investment they should proceed with the brick on all four sides. They agreed to do so, and to look for other areas of savings other than the use of cheaper materials. They also talked about the possibility of an early installa- tion of the traffic light at Roma and Lexington. They have been successful in negotiating with �he landowner to the north of the center to construct a joint access to the two properties opposite RQma where it comes in from �he east side. Clearly a light wi�.l b� needed here, but the County does not have it in its Five Year Plan. Charlie Ho:�chell noted that ordinarily this light would be divided one-half with the County, one-quarter with the City, and one-quarter by the developer. Ed Paster noted that they would be willing to fund this light with the understanding that when it comes up for budget they could be repaid. Charlie said the Gity would do what they could to get the light in early, and would talk to the County people regarding how this might be done. 2. Dunwell, 483-6701 Tom Dunwell was in with one of his assistants, Randy Engels, Architect, to discuss their revised plans for the P.U.D. for the removal of the Mr. Donut shop north of McDonald's, and the construction of a new Kentucky Fried Chicken and the redevelopment af the site. I reviewed the plans which appear to be in conformance with requirements, and will work well on the site.