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. . . Planning Commission Minutes/Elk River Station June 26, 2001 Page 6 in the original Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement. Jerry's Foods is asking to amend that agreement. Commissioner Schuster asked if addition parking will be required. Mr. Harlicker stated that there is adequate parking. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Bob Shadduck, Christiane Jones and Mike Jutz, representing Cub Foods, were introduced at this time. Mr. Shadduck stated that the addition is proposed to be 20,267 square feet and will be constructed on the south end of their existing building. He noted that there is an existing easement which will need to be vacated in the area where the new loading docks are proposed. Mr. Schadduck explained that he would like to leave the drive- thru exit in the location they have proposed, stating that there is a fairly substantial grade change in the location proposed by staff and this could become a safety issue in the winter when there is snow and ice. Mike Jutz explained that there is 6 1,1 foot drop in elevation from the drive aisle to the end of the exit proposed by staff, which is an 11-15 percent change. Chair Pederson asked if the existing loading docks will be moved. Mr. Jutz stated no, and that the proposed loading docks are shown on drawing C-3 in the Commissioner's packets. Chair Pederson stated that he felt there could be a potential traffic conflicts in the loading dock area. Commissioner Mesich asked if the loading docks are at grade. Mr. Jutz stated that the docks are lower than grade. Commissioner Mesich asked if any screening of the loading docks is proposed. Mr. Jutz stated that a landscape plan will be provided. Commissioner Mesich asked if they had considered a concrete wall to screen the loading area. Mr. Jutz stated that they have not. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mesich asked the City Engineer if screening of the loading dock was considered when the original PUD was reviewed. Mr. Maurer stated that he did not recall much discussion regarding screening and that the focus was mainly on preserving the existing trees along Jackson. Chair Pederson asked what type of materials would be used for construction of the addition. Mr. Jutz stated that the exterior would be rock face block and E.I.F.S. Commissioner Pederson asked if there would also be some brick, in order to match the existing exterior, and also if this new entrance would be the main entrance. Mr. Shadduck stated that the main entrance would remain in its present location and that the addition will match the existing building exactly in construction materials. Ms. McPherson noted that the drawing does not show the brick being extended, but that it is noted in the description key. Chair Pederson asked how much traffic will be generated by the drive-thru pharmacy. Mr. Shadduck stated he did not know, since there are only 3 or 4 other stores that have them. He stated that he operates 10 other Cub Foods and this is the first one to have the drive- thru.