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Member Peper noted that liquor stores are not open on Sundays (change the staff recommendation). Member Bakeman asked for history of the site. Thomas Paschke explained the City Council approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) in 1985 for gas and convenience store and a variance with conditions; in 1987 the Council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and a SUP for expanding the use of the site to the east w/conditions; and in 1990 the Council approved a SUP for exterior display of merchandise. Chair Traynor asked how a different use can be compatible with the site. Thomas Paschke explained that liquor is a retail use, permitted on the site if it is determined to meet the criteria established und the CUP process. Member Peper asked when the four curb cuts were created (1985). Traffic has increased significantly since then. Should the two driveway entries closest to the corner remain? Are they useful? (They act as relievers for traffic.) Member Stone asked for details on ADT and turning movements. Glen Van Wormer, SEH Consultants senior traffic engineer, explained the traffic volumes. He noted the volumes have remained consistent and stable for the past ten years. He explained volume of traffic based on similar uses; 80% of customers are already on the site for gas/convenience, while 20% will enter the site for liquor only (100 additional trips per day - with 3400 trips total per day). The change from 1600 s.1. to 2200 s.1. was analyzed, including the reduction in convenience store. The capacity of the intersection is level "D", with north bound and east bound congestion. It still works at design capacity for a three-lane road. Member Bakeman noted that a change from four lane to three lane in recent years has created traffic backups from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., consistently on Thursday and Friday evenings. Where in category "D" does this intersection fit (high or low, and what happens when new vehicles are added). Mr. Van Wormer noted traffic level "D" - 75% filled is still usable. He calculated the new liquor use will add one car every 5 to 6 minutes in peak times - which is acceptable from engineering perspective. There will be a total of 100 additional vehicles. Member Bakeman asked if average convenience store use would be SO/50, but at this site it would be slightly more convenience sales customers compared to gas sales. Chair Traynor asked if an acceptable design in "D". In the Comprehensive Plan (Dan Meyer, BRW) states that road condition "D" is not acceptable. Mr. Van Wormer stated he would not dispute the letter in the Comprehensive Plan but disputed the comment form the other traffic engineer (level of service "D is acceptable). Chair Traynor asked for clarification on the traffic reports. He noted increases on Lexington and County Road B. Deb Bloom explained the 1990-1994 projections were straight-line. General discussion ensued. Member Blank found that left turns in and out must be clarified, yet the overall increase is 3.5%. What is the perceived benefit to Roseville residents? Member Ipsen asked how the 100 new trips were determined. Mr. Van Warner explained the method of observation and counts. Chair Traynor asked for details on delivery congestion. Will delivery trucks at northwest corner conflict with customer traffic? (Yes) Is there a pedestrian traffic conflict especially when moving from convenience to liquor store entry? Mr. Van Wormer recommended reorientation of customer parking and better organized delivery. Member Stone asked if traffic accident reports could be included in the report on three lane vs four lane. Chair Traynor asked staff to explain "cornerstone" corners. Dennis Welsch explained the history of the Cornerstone program. Dave Thomas, Speedway SuperAmerica, was asked by Member Ipsen, whether the door on the west will be retained? Dave Thomas said the rearrangement of the site plan and separated building will require retaining the west side door as an emergency door. Member Bakeman asked what signage would be installed and what impact the new door will have on parking spaces. Mr. Thomas explained the liquor entry on the east side. What changes must be made to parking? Would more ADA spaces be needed? (Yes). Signage will meet city requirements. Member Bakeman suggested no signage facing east to residential area. Parking can be removed in front triangle, near vent pipes (?) Andreys Vape, owner of Lexington Court Apartments (52 units directly north) asked for clarification of customer counts to the site. How will the 480 new liquor store customers per day pay for this site? Are there comparisons in Minnesota and in the Roseville area? (No) Will the delivery trucks have back up beepers? Would the beeper be a big disturbance to residential area within 3 to 4 blocks. How many more liquor store deliveries will occur? (No answer) Bob Bashinsky, 1040 Parker Street, asked if SuperAmerica would also install a car wash. Mr. Thomas said the site will not accommodate a car wash. Will a customer pay for gas at the liquor store? (no) Faith Watters, Calvary Church, asked for more specific information regarding liquor related police reports (Mr. Paschke provided information on incidents/public drunkenness in parks adjacent to off-sale liquor stores - none) . Andrew Stark, 1009 Parker Avenue, asked if left turns on the median are solid yellow, can a driver cross them? (Yes, but cannot drive left of yellow line). Tim Cook, 1049 Sherren Street, asked whether SuperAmerica looked at grocery sales vs liquor sales. (Available from SuperAmerica marketing, but not present at meeting) Is this public welfare? Mr. Cook asked who must validate welfare of the community and the burden of proof? Acting Chair Traynor noted that the city must have findings to deny. Are there demographics on the basketball court users in the park? Has the staff reviewed public drunkenness police reports? Lonnie Brokke, Roseville Parks and Recreation Director, explained uses at Lexington Park and noted that he had no reports on alcohol in the park. Andreys Vape II asked why SuperAmerica had not supplied marketing information to corroborate with SHE