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Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 1996 Chair Schaps asked if Northern Wholesale will own and lease the building. Mr. Gargaro stated that space will be leased on a short-term basis, as he believes Northern Wholesale will need most of the space within five years. Mr. Wessel noted that the City would review any tenant prospects to assure their appropriateness for the site. Mr. Herr asked which direction any future expansion would take place. The Project Architect stated that future expansion would be to the north. Mr. Herr asked if the temporary pond is similar to the one Taymark will have and if the design is the same as a permanent one. Mr. Ahrens responded that the ponding situation for Northern Wholesale is the same as with Taymark. The temporary pond design is the same as a permanent pond. The area will be excavated to handle appropriate volume runoff with approval and authorization permits from the RCWD. It is anticipated that the roadway and utilities will be built at the same time as this development. By the time the building is ready to be occupied, he expects that the City will have adequate ponding in place in the Greenway. If that occurs, a temporary pond will not be necessary, and runoff will flow to the Greenway pond and not take up site space. Mr. Robinson asked if the full length of Cedar Street will be upgraded. Mr. Ahrens answered that the portion of Cedar to be upgraded is from County Road 84 to the east property line of Northern Wholesale, just past Clearwater Creek Drive. Mr. Johnson asked if there will be a trail connection from the residential Clearwater Creek Development to the Greenway area. Mr. Ahrens stated that he anticipates a trail on the east side of Otter Lake Road. The City's Trail Comprehensive Plan indicates a trail along Otter Lake Road and Cedar Street to the Main Street right-of-way. Mr. Wessel added that trail options were discussed with the Park Board. Originally a park was planned to provide access from residential areas to the Greenway, as it is important to connect the two amenities. If a connection can be made for residential areas without using the roadway, it will be done.