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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (2. #04-2974 RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLP, "STONEBAY <br /> MARKETPLACE," NW QUADRANT HWY 12/WILLOW DRIVE, COMMERCIAL PUD <br /> DEVELOPMENT—Continued) <br /> Mr. Trautz indicated that Kelley Parkway would be the primary way to access Walgreens and its <br /> drive-through,with some traffic from Willow. Gaffron explained that the anticipated traffic volume <br /> would be small enough to not create a traffic-crossing problem at the Willow access to the Walgreens <br /> drive-through. He described traffic turning at the Willow access and how it is being designed to <br /> encourage safe vehicle turns. <br /> Mr. Trautz stated that without the right-in and right-out access it would no longer be a viable retail <br /> site. <br /> Chair Mabusth concurred with Berg regarding the interrelationships of lot coverage, parking and <br /> greenspace and that maintaining key requirements for parking and for hardcover at 25%may mean <br /> reduced a building size. This would be key to her approval of the application. <br /> Jurgens stated his primary reaction to the application is that the site is cut-up. Also, he expressed <br /> apprehension with the type of access at Willow, describing his experience observing drivers trying to <br /> make turns not permitted by design. Specifically, he asked if Walgreens absolutely needs the double <br /> drive-through feature. <br /> Mr. Trautz replied that Walgreens builds with a package of requirements but as requirements are not <br /> permitted, such as the front-door parking, it becomes less viable to Walgreens. <br /> Jurgens explained that he asked the questions because with the double drive-through, the turning <br /> radius crowds the building to the west. Ms. Van Dell stated that Walgreens has one large truck <br /> lx/week that will use the Kelley Parkway access on off-peak times but the rest of deliveries should be <br /> able to go to the front door when not busy. <br /> Gaffron also pointed out that because of proof-of-parking there is a need for a larger width for <br /> backing out. <br /> Bremer asked if the applicant considered combining the two smaller buildings into one, <br /> acknowledging that the Planning Commission often comments on preferring smaller buildings but in <br /> this case it may appear to be one longer building anyway. <br /> Mr. Trautz replied that this had been looked into but they heard very strongly from staff that the west <br /> end adjacent to the pond was not to have a drive-through so they decided to split the building as a <br /> compromise for the drive-through and pushing the west building up to the pond property. Further, <br /> placing a drive-through on the east side of the building will create vehicular stacking problems. <br /> Berg reiterated her reservation with the Willow Drive entrance and exit and cross traffic problems. <br /> Chair Mabusth interjected this is a change from the earlier site plan and the City Engineer has not had <br /> an opportunity to review and comment to date. <br /> Page 9 of 49 <br />