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Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2011 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. CONCEPT PLAN DISCUSSION for a grocery store development near Hodgson Road and County Road J City Planner, Jeff Smyser , presented the staff report. Staff explained that the purpose of a concept plan review is to allow for informal review and comment from city boards and the public prior to application submittal . No formal action was required by the board. Mr. Smyser reviewed the propose d plan , noting some requirements that would b e necessary for the plan to move forward. Staff noted that the Environmental Board will be reviewing the concept plan at their July meeting. The B oard discussed issues including proposed access points, elements of the 49/J Master Plan, big box developmen t, traffic and circulation, design and aesthetics of the proposed building, loading dock limitations , interim design for the 49/J intersection, ultimate design for the 49/J intersection, infrastructure issues, zoning, potential future development of the ar ea, cornerston e buildings, pedestrian access, road improvem ent financing and landscape buffers. The B oard pointed out t hat development brings opportunity for road and utility improvements. Paul Tucci, Oppidan development , was present for comments. Mr . Tucci summarized the history of the plans for this development. Oppidan has been a developer for over 20 years both locally and nationally. He noted that they have worked with the city on the proposed plan for the past year. Oppidan has discussed the plan at c ity work s essions and held a neighborhood meeting with over 100 attendees. Mr. Tucci displayed some prior development plans for the area, explaining how the design has changed over time. He noted that they have attempted to address comments and questions as best they could from public feedback. The newest plan is a result of city review , county review , neighborhood meetings, and the city ’s Economic Development Advisory Committee m eetings. The p lan includes a grocery store with an attached liquo r store. Mr. Tucci addressed that they w ill need to meet all storm water m anagement requirements. He s ai d that the plan has been redesigned based on public comment in regard to s ize of store, building location , truck dock location, truck delivery, hours of operation, and general location of access points. Mr. Tucci specified a number of items that have been addressed : • Access Points : A pprox imate location of a signaled intersection in the master study was 990 feet , they met with the city and county staff together to discuss, the result drove the location f a rther from the intersection. They are the last ones who want