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Pl anni ng & Zo ni n g B o ar d May 1 2 , 2 004 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES include financial securities. The financial secu rities will include the co st of a turn lane on the northbound exit ramp off of I-35E as well as street lights at th e site driveways. A revised right of way deed for the exception piece will be submitted prior to City Council consideration of the final plat. A numbe r of other conditions of approval will be addressed in the development agreement, and some must be met prior to issuance of a building permit. Mr. Rafferty rejoined the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Staff recommended approving the final plat. Chair Schaps gave staff an e-mail he had rece ived from Barbara Boar and the concerns of the Heron Group. Mr. Grochala replied he had responded to Ms. Boar regarding those concerns. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to approve the fi nal plat for Eagle Brook Addition and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 5-0. F. Master Planning process for 360 acres W. of 35E and N. of Main St. – Recommendation to City Council to proceed with process Chair Schaps left the meeting at 8:09 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Staff stated there was a meeting of all advi sory boards and the City Council on April 29 to hear a proposal to master plan an area abutting 35E. John Fegis of Benchmark Community Builder Collaborative would like to conduct a master planning process for 360 acres on the west side of the freeway, nor th of Main St. The planning would be a collaborative effort with the City. This w ould involve revisiting the comprehensive plan guidance for development in that area as we ll as other policies. He asked if the P&Z wanted to proceed with the master planning. Chair Schaps asked if there had been a co mmittee set up to come up with a plan. Mr. Grochala replied this was an option, but no committee had been set up at this time. Mr. Rafferty stated the previous meeting on April 29 they had a too va gue, and the reality of coming up with a Master Plan was ideal fo r that area, but the problem was that there was nothing to go on. He indicated if they moved forward, the development firm was basically looking to spend money to change the Comprehensive Plan and the City did not know anything or have enough information. He expressed concern about attempting to develop two major developments (the town center and this devel opment) and spreading staff too thin. He noted however, that Ma ster Planning was the key to success for any type of project. Mr. Grochala stated he did not believe they were trying to create another town center on the east side and he believed the two projects would be tota lly different. He noted the project on the east side had been vaguely pr esented on purpose so the community could get involved and get the type of development they wanted for this area.