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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FLI3RUARY 13, 2002 Dan Knudsen, Planning Commission, stated that he liked Sherman's approach to the retail component, especially the stand-alone retail building. Knudsen felt that building could be developed as an upscale restaurant. However, Knudsen felt that Sherman's not taking a senior citizen focus on the townhome development component was a problem. He also noted that the townhomes he proposed were not as upscale. Knudsen stated that he would like to see the same developer redevelop both the northeast and southeast corner of the intersection. Tom Dw'ay, Planning Commission, stated that he liked Metro Plains team approach, but Pelt they did not propose enough retail square footage. Duray pointed out that Sherman proposed more retail, but indicated that he had concerns with the freestanding retail building that Sherman proposed. Duray felt that the community space component was an important piece. Tom Wojcik, Planning Commission, stated that while he felt both developers were good ones, he preferred Meu'o Plains. The City Planner pointed out that Sherman's commercial development was very focused on Rice Street while Metro Plains made more use of the Little Canada Road frontage. The Planner felt Chat if Little Canada Road was to be the City's main street, it would be a mistake to make the street entirely a housing street. The Planner felt that Metro Plains responded to that Focus. The Ptamter also noted that he did like the two-level townhomes given that they have a more urban look. The Planner suggested that a mix of single-level and two-level townhomes would be valuable for the area and make a more interesting neighborhood. L.aValle pointed out that Sherman estimated a shorter timetable For getting construction started. Fahey suggested that Metro Plains may be more realistic in the timeline that they have laid out Fahey stated that he favored Metro Plains. Fle indicated that he liked the case studies that they laid out which indicate to them that they are flexible to modifying their designs to meet the needs of the community. Fahey also noted their efTorts in working with the existing business community. Fahey felt Chat perhaps part of the longer timetable that Metro Plains is anticipating is due to their thinking that numerous neighborhood meetings will have to be held. Fahey pointed out that the City held numerous meetings in developing the sU'eetscape plan. Fahey anticipated an initial meeting with the neighborhood and business owners, but pointed out that work has already been done. Scalze asked about additional green area or ponding. The City Planner suggested that store ponding might be necessary.