Correspondence 1985-1989 Dahlgren

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� � � � � of fice Hours April 9, 1986 2 � A ril 14 1986 P . In addition to building the new center on the west side of Lexington, they propose to redo the parking areas for both centers on the east side of Lexington (divided by Dionne Street). These revisions will include a complete asphalt and new curb and qutter installation, conforming to City policy. Revisions to the narking areas on the east side will result in approximately fif ty additional spaces. The new parking arrangement on the west side (for the new center) will provide the required five spaces per thousand, plus twenty- five additional spaces to augment use by the O1' Mexico restaurant. Thus, there will be a net increase of twenty- five spaces on this site. Action by the Planning Commission and Council will be required for the new center inasmuch as a portion of the o1d platted Dionne Street will need to be vacated. The remainder of the center conforms to all development standards. They noted that the parking need �or O1' Mexico has reduced somewhat from the initial years, inasmuch as the El Tarito Restaur�nt on West Perimeter Drive is very successful competition, anci their new O1' Mexico Restua�rant in Woodbury is doing v�ry well, and apparently drawing some of the trad�: off the Roseville location, They noted that the O1' Mexicer Restaurant initially established in City Center in downtown Minneapolis was an cconomic disaster, and was clased quickly. Th�y intend to apply �o the City for a street improvement for a n�w curb and gutter or� Lexington, far which they ac�ept �ull a�sessment. We did disc�ss, with Charlie Honchell and Dave Janisch, the best method for handling of the boulevard and parkingr setback area contiguous to Lexington Avenue on the �ast side, Ner�, they propose a variance providinq for up to seven feet of setback� whereas curren�ly there is none. The additional parking capaci�y comes f rom charaging the layout from diagonal to perpendiculax, and the marking for some of the spa�c�s fs�r comp�ct cars. Mr. H4nch�:11 is to l�t th�m know regarding the best solution for th� east side boulevard sp�ce, and whether or nvt a side� walk will be required. Other than that detail, it appears that the overall development will car�stitu.te �i cansider$lale improvennent . A. Target, G31-03�0 Forr�st Russ�ll, � landscap� �rchitec� with the T�rget staff, and Dennis Anderson, Architect, were in to discuss their prflposed expans3.on �nd remodeling of the �arc�et store in Ros�ville.