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Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 1999 Page 2 . Scott reviewed staff's recommendations regarding access and parking, building elevations, grading, drainage, utilities, landscaping and signage, as outlined in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated June 8, 1999. He indicated that currently, the site is short 92 parking spaces. With Phase 1 the site will be short 163 spaces, and 279 spaces short upon completion of Phase 2. Chair Cote opened the public hearing. Lee Hoffman, of Madison Marquette, representing Elk River Shopping Center Co., reviewed the proposed project to demolish the northern portion of the existing mall, noting that 13,000 square feet of the existing 65,000 square foot mall will remain. Mr. Hoffman discussed the parking issues. He stated that parking agreements were entered into in order to sell the theater to Marcus. Mr. Hoffman indicated that representatives of the project met with various citizens in the community and residents living near the project and had positive results. . Jerry Peddler, Director of Property Development for North Memorial, indicated that 9,000 square feet of the 28,000 medical building will house the North Memorial Health Clinic, and the remainder would be leased to other health care groups such as ophthalmology, dental, OB/GYN, orthopedics, etc. He expects Phase 2 to be completed in 3 to 5 years, but Phase 2 may be completed immediately if the demand is there. Mr. Peddler felt the clinic would be compatible with the theater regarding parking needs, since the normal hours of operation for the clinic will be 8 to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the urgent care. Mr. Peddler felt that only 8 to 15 parking spaces would be utilized by the urgent care in the evening hours. Brian Bucholtz of BWBR Architects, architect for North Memorial, reviewed the landscaping plan, stating that North Memorial's landscaping standards will result in a park or country-club like setting for the clinic. Commissioner Schuster arrived at this time (6:55 p.m.) Rich Dahl reviewed the building materials which will be used for the clinic. He indicated that 2 courses of 8" rough face block would be used, followed by 1 course of smooth face block, a stucco-like material for the rest of the face, a row of windows and an aluminum wrap to screen the roof top mechanical, which would compliment the building color scheme. Courtney Kooch of RSP Architects, architect for the drug store and restaurant buildings, reviewed the exterior materials and colors which will be used. Dave Everson of Madison Marquette, reviewed a Parking Demand Study which was completed by Zimmer Consultants for the proposed clinic, drug store, restaurant, and existing theater complex and gym. Mr. Everson indicated that, based on the study, the proposed 756 stalls should be adequate for the proposed tenant mix and size. . Discussion followed regarding the parking study and various factors to also consider such as staggering of show times and movement of traffic through the entire site.