2008 Woodie Awards
Planning Commission
By: Meredith Mayberry
Issue date: 12/7/07 Section: News
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The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a proposed development of a Walgreens Pharmacy at the northwest corner of Mission and Pickard streets.
Tony Kulick, director of planning and secretary for the planning commission, said the developer is considering moving the building closer to either street.
"There is a possibility of pulling the building closer to Pickard or Mission, which would make the building more prominent and define the street-scape," Kulick said.
Kulick said the location of the building would help the appearance of the business district.
"Keeping buildings back from the street is something that was popular in the 60s, but having the building closer to the street will improve continuity of that part of Mission," Kulick said.
Reassessing the building's location is being considered, said Sam Eyde, a representative developer of the Mission/Pickard Development Group.
"It's something we're looking at," Eyde said. "I've got to deal with my tenant, and the tenant is probably going to be protective of the location of the building."
Eyde said moving the building should not be a problem as long as his group gets permission to move forward with development.
"With approval tonight, it's only a matter of tweaking our plans," Eyde said. "I can go forward with the architects and keep everything moving. The building itself won't change, even if the approximate location does."
Shopping Center
The commission also approved the development of a proposed shopping center on the 600-block of Mission and Cherry streets.
Commissioners were concerned with the center's parking area and driveway.
Kulick said signs would help traffic flow smoother.
"There is a blind intersection," he said. "Signage would be added to alert traffic of the blind intersection."
The driveway would be in 20-foot-wide alley, Kulick said.
Tim Lapham, representative for developer D & D Investments, said safety measures have been discussed.
"We have thought about putting one of those corner mirrors so you could see down the other street," Lapham said.
Lapham said a potential drive-up window is important to the development of the building.
"Maybe the window could be for movie pick-ups or maybe fast food," Lapham said. "It leaves it open for more potential tenants."
The tight alley does have enough room for two-way traffic, Kulick said.
Frances Lichtman, vice chair of the commission, said with appropriate signage added and striping on the pavement at the north side of the lot to assist with the view along, the development is supported by the commission.
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Tony Kulick, director of planning and secretary for the planning commission, said the developer is considering moving the building closer to either street.
"There is a possibility of pulling the building closer to Pickard or Mission, which would make the building more prominent and define the street-scape," Kulick said.
Kulick said the location of the building would help the appearance of the business district.
"Keeping buildings back from the street is something that was popular in the 60s, but having the building closer to the street will improve continuity of that part of Mission," Kulick said.
Reassessing the building's location is being considered, said Sam Eyde, a representative developer of the Mission/Pickard Development Group.
"It's something we're looking at," Eyde said. "I've got to deal with my tenant, and the tenant is probably going to be protective of the location of the building."
Eyde said moving the building should not be a problem as long as his group gets permission to move forward with development.
"With approval tonight, it's only a matter of tweaking our plans," Eyde said. "I can go forward with the architects and keep everything moving. The building itself won't change, even if the approximate location does."
Shopping Center
The commission also approved the development of a proposed shopping center on the 600-block of Mission and Cherry streets.
Commissioners were concerned with the center's parking area and driveway.
Kulick said signs would help traffic flow smoother.
"There is a blind intersection," he said. "Signage would be added to alert traffic of the blind intersection."
The driveway would be in 20-foot-wide alley, Kulick said.
Tim Lapham, representative for developer D & D Investments, said safety measures have been discussed.
"We have thought about putting one of those corner mirrors so you could see down the other street," Lapham said.
Lapham said a potential drive-up window is important to the development of the building.
"Maybe the window could be for movie pick-ups or maybe fast food," Lapham said. "It leaves it open for more potential tenants."
The tight alley does have enough room for two-way traffic, Kulick said.
Frances Lichtman, vice chair of the commission, said with appropriate signage added and striping on the pavement at the north side of the lot to assist with the view along, the development is supported by the commission.
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