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• Comprehensive Plan Amendment Village of Hardwood Creek page 13 5) A Staging and Time Schedule of Development. The submittal includes a phasing plan. The site would develop from south to north, with over half the commercial development and some residential in phase one. Phase two would include the rest of the commercial area and a large amount of residential. Phases three and four would continue the residential development. The developer envisions full build out of the site over six years. 6) Other Special Criteria for Development. The AUAR has not yet been completed. Much of the project design will depend on the AUAR, particularly the mitigation plan. In addition, several roadway issues must be resolved. These include the design of the I -35E interchange and the final design for the intersection at 21St Ave. and Main St. Timing will be another important aspect of this development. Transportation infrastructure is needed to support a development of this size. In addition, improvements to the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure will be needed to support full build out of the project. The extent and timing of site development will rely heavily upon these issues. The City Engineer's memo is attached. What can be seen in the concept plan is an extensive open space /greenway network. This will provide for trail connections, stormwater treatment, buffering from the freeway, and the potential for wildlife habitat. Though we don't have design details, the developer is including many conservation development elements in the site design. We'll see more with the PUD application. We are encouraged and support the efforts so far. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board discussed the application on August 31. Because this is not an actual plat application with specifics, the Board's recommendation is general: "The Environmental Board supports the general environmental direction of the Village of Hardwood Creek, realizing that there is a lot more to be done." ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The EDAC discussed the application on October 6th. EDAC unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to mixed use. EDAC also unanimously recommended that the City Council support the Planned Unit Development concept plan, utilizing the Conservation Development Framework outlined in the AUAR recommendations.