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Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 1985 Page 3 Discussion Matson asked what the difference was with respect to the terminology between garden office and office service. Wier replied that the terms are virtually the same, and are often used interchangeably. Johnson asked what type of businesses would go into the proposed offices. Wier replied that some were high tech., and also with respect to the one story, individuals that were interested in high quality office, but did not want to pay the expense of high rise, would consider the garden office space. DeBenedet asked what the traffic impact on Cleveland would be like. Jim Benshoot, the traffic consultant, stated that the current vehicle trips are roughly 4,000 per day south of County Road D, and 5,000 south of County Road C-2. New projections would envision 8,500 south of County Road D, and 10,100 south of County Road C-2. The width in the area is adequate to serve the volumes, but restriping north of C-2 and D is recommended. The use of a three lane concept (similar to Lexington) or basic four lane stripe is recommended. Also the County plans to upgrade the D intersection and install traffic signals in 1986 or 1987. Wiski asked for a more detailed discussion of the northern accesses. Benshoot proceeded to discuss the traffic flow relating to all of the respective driveways. Wiski asked about the residential homes and the traffic impact north of Brenner. Benshoot replied there is very little delay to date and that an increase will occur in the future regardless, but it should not be an inordinate delay. Wiski asked where the drive-in bank was located in the proposed plan. Bassett replied that it would be right next to the eight story structure. Dressler asked about proposed signage and lighting. Wier replied it hasn't been developed conceptually yet, but there would probably be architecturally controlled directories at each entrance. In addition, box down lighting systems would be utilized. Berry asked about Woodbridge's perspective building timetable. Wier replied that it would start in the Spring, and buildout would be completed probably within six years. Wiski asked how or what insures the fact that the project will be finished as proposed. Wier pointed out his financial strength, and also stated there was a development agreement in process that the developer would have to sign. In addition, Wier made reference to his past projects in Arden Hills and Minnetonka, and the fact that his company focuses on the upper end of the market.