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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1998 Page 7 Commissioner Cote questioned if the property to the west was included in the development discussions. Peter Beck indicated the applicant does not have ownership of this property and it is not included in the plans. Chair Mesich asked for clarification on the drainage plan. Mr. Frank explained the drainage plan and stated that all the storm water will be collected in a sedimentation pond before going into an existing wetland or the mitigation areas as shown on the plans in blue. He felt the hydrology of the site will be improved as a result of the mitigation. Commissioner Cote indicated he did not have a problem with the plans and supported the rezoning. Peter Beck explained that the city has approved rezoning requests prior to approval of the preliminary plat and conditional use permit for projects. Commissioner Cote expressed his approval of the changes made in the wetlands and building orientation of the two large retail sites. He expressed some concern for the private street and the access, and he indicated that he would like to see the parkway between the two developments widened. He expressed support proof of parking needs. Commissioner Cote indicated he also supported the extension of the sidewalk along Crossing Avenue, and the sidewalk connection to the business park. Commissioner Kuester indicated she supported widening of the walkway between the two sites and also has some concerns about the traffic flow through the sites. Commissioner Cote indicated that he felt the opportunity for extension of the city's streetscape theme would be lost if the public street ends and becomes private. Chair Mesich agreed that the aesthetics would be lost. He supported the continuation of the sidewalk. Commissioner Chambers provided the developers with photos demonstrating how a streetscape can be incorporated into a development. Chair Mesich felt it would be difficult to blend a particular theme with the sites being separated. Commissioner Chambers questioned the developers whether or not the large users would be willing to incorporate an architectural theme. Mr. Gleekel indicated the city will have some control on this issue and that covenants can be used. He felt that there are architectural treatments available which can be used to tie the look of the buildings together. Mr. Gleekel indicated that landscaping and lighting can be used to tie into a streetscape. He felt this issue could be discussed further at the December 22nd Planning Commission meeting. He noted that Wal-Mart does has 4 -5 renditions of their building, so there may some flexibility in meeting the city's concerns. Mr. Gleekel indicated they will be working with staff to discuss what the ordinance requires and possible covenants.