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Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2011 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES • The m arket study was reviewed with city staff . The public can contact the city’s Community Development Director for information on r esults of the study. • Mr. Tucci displayed photos of a similar existing development in Shakopee. • The developer will consider the per spective of a second story view of t he site. • The market study showed that there is potential for a very successful grocer at this location. Developers rely on demographics and wholesaler input as to what is viable . • The developer will not spend money if they do not expect a development t o succeed. An operator of a business will have a substantial investment in the property as well as being partial or full owner . The B oard noted that the proprietary user is not for public knowledge this early in the development process . The developer st ated that it was not feasible for them to include the corner property at this time of development. Mr. Tucci addressed the HVAC concerns and is aware that they may need to provide rooftop screening. Steve Garfield, 208 Woodridge Lane, asked what radius the market study draws from. He had concerns about traffic if the development becomes too successful without the proper infrastructur e. The B oard noted that road improvements are financed by development. Mr. Tucci responded to the radius of the market study. He displayed a map showing the study area. Chair Tralle called a five -minute break at 8 :33 p.m. Chair Tralle reconvened the meeting at 8 :38 p .m . The d eveloper explained the demographics of the location of users based on the study. The study i s designed to tell if the community is being served efficiently. The market study says this is a viable site for a grocer . Mike W itham, 201 W oodridge Lane , pointed out that the display of a similar development showed neighboring townhomes and not single family homes. He stated that he feels there is a need for tr ansition between single family homes and business , such as m ulti -family homes in between. He wondered what precedence this will set for future development.