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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08 PACKET 06.03.A. To: Economic Development Authority Members From: John M. Burbank, AICP, Senior Planner Date: March 3, 2016 Subject: Response to EDA Inquiry –Kwik Trip Background At the last Economic Development Authority meeting, additional information was requested on the planned Kwik Trip motor fuel convenience store, which will be a major component of the 80th Street Crossing redevelopment. Discussion The redevelopment of the neighborhood shopping center known as 80th Street Crossing involves the removal of structures on the site and construction of new infrastructure, buildings, and parking areas. The areas identified in red below are demolition areas, the green is new construction, and the tan shows the structures to remain. Site Information The Cottage Grove Kwik Trip convenience store will be 5,676 square feet, a canopy over four pump islands with 10 pumps, no side diesel, and a single bay wash. The expected weekly customer base is 10,000 visits. The proposed site layout is shown below: Economic Development Authority Kwik Trip March 3, 2016 Page 2 of 4 The future property owner was asked for a list of comparable stores around the region. This list is detailed below. In reviewing several of the site plans from the list below, a “large store” could be characterized as being over 7,000 square feet.  Hinckley, MN (460 Morris Avenue): Opened in 2015; large store, single bay wash, 5 fuel islands, 13 pumps, no side diesel; 8,000 customers/week  Hermantown, MN (4805 Miller Trunk Highway): Opened in 2016; Menards outlot; large store, single bay wash, 4 fuel islands, 11 pumps, no side diesel; 6,000 customers/week  Cloquet, MN (235 North Road): Opened in 2014; large store, 4 fuel islands, 11 pumps, no car wash, no side diesel; 11,000 customers/week  Hastings, MN (1630 Vermillion Street): Opened in 2015; large store, 5 fuel islands, 13 pumps, 2 bay wash, no side diesel; 12,000 customers/week  Mankato MN (1701 Premier Drive): Opened in 2014; large store, 5 islands 13 pumps, 2 bay wash, no side diesel; 8,000 customers/week  Prior Lake, MN (16751 Fish Point Road): Opened 2016; large store, 5 islands, 13 pumps, 2 bay wash, no side diesel; 12,000 customers/week  River Falls, WI (1200 South Main Street): Opened 2010; large store, 5 islands 13 pumps, no side diesel; 10,000 customers/week Economic Development Authority Kwik Trip March 3, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Architecture Economic Development Authority Kwik Trip March 3, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Recommendation Accept and review the information on the proposed Kwik Trip to be located at the 80th Street Crossing Neighborhood Shopping Center. Action Required No action is required.