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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 24, 2008 Page 14 Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. 13. Business Items -Action. b. Consider Final Request by Roundy's in conjunction with property owner Reinhart Real Estate Group, Inc., for Rezoning and ~n°-~l-Csneept [Final] Planned Unit Development at 1201 - 1211, and 1215 Larpenteur Avenue (PF08-005) Mayor Klausing and Councilmember Roe reiterated the correction to this item that it was for "Final Planned Unit Development," rather than "General Concept" approval. City Planner Thomas Paschke briefly reviewed the request, based on the project report dated March 24, 2008,. and the proposal by Roundy's for redevelopment of the 7.7 acre mixed commercial property at 1201 - 1211, and 1215 Larpenteur Avenue into a 66,000 plus square foot Rainbow Foods grocery store (including a drive-thru pharmacy, bank/financial institution, possible liquor store, and deli), an open market structure in the southwest corner, and a small coffee/cafe type struc- ture/use in the southeast corner. Mr. Paschke reviewed staffs analysis of the final development plans, and staff recommendation, as well as that of the Planning Commission, and the resulting PUD Agreement. Councilmember Roe discussed with staff previous City Council action to refine the Shopping Center (SC) Zoning District; City Code design standards; conditions as part of City Code requirements and those necessary to be specifically stipu- lated; and stipulation of a more defined square footage, rather than "66,000 plus square feet." Councilmember Ihlan discussed with staff the parking lot, landscaping and pedes- trian connections, and what modifications had been made between the concept and final plans, specific to the pharmacy drive through. Mr. Paschke advised that no specific modifications had been made to the phar- macy drive-thru other than highlighting the pedestrian access and drive lanes to reduce any conflicts; noted the pathway connections from Larpenteur Avenue, with a sidewalk. proposed on the west side of the site along Fernwood; one through the center of the site; and another on the east side of the site. Mr. Paschke advised that staff and the applicant were continuing their work on path- way connections, including raising the center pedestrian sidewalk to protect it with a curb, with staff seeking wider pathway than that shown on plans, and land- scaping amenities for enhancement and safety, in addition to being code compli- ant.