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Planning & Zoning Board <br />December 10, 2003 <br />Page 9 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Staff noted they had met with applicant to discuss the project desi gn. The applicant had <br />requested this item be continued to the January 14, 2004 meeting to allow time to work <br />out unresolved issues. <br />Mr. Tralle made a MOTION to continue the Conditional Use Permit, CircleLex VFW, <br />7868 Lake Drive to the January 14, 2004 m eeting and was supported by Ms. Lane. <br />Motion carried 5-0. <br />C.PUBLIC HEARING for Rezone and Pre liminary Plat, Legacy Holdings Lino <br />Lakes LLC, Legacy at Woods Edge, SE corner of 35W and Lake Drive <br />Chair Schaps opened the public hearing at 9:37 p.m. <br />Staff stated in 1998 the City of Lino Lake s retained the services of the Calthorp <br />Associates to design a Master Plan for the C ity’s Town Center District. He noted the <br />purpose of the Lino Lakes “Town Center” deve lopment was to provide for the orderly <br />and integrated development of a high-quali ty Town Center which included a mix of <br />shops, offices, entertainment, housing, recrea tion, community facilities, and open space. <br />He indicated his development was a cooperati ve effort that would leverage public and <br />private investment to create sustainable value, ecologicall y, economically and culturally. <br />Staff summarized the project and pr esented its analysis to the Board. <br />Staff stated generally, the proposed devel opment was consistent with the original <br />Calthorpe Master Plan and Design Standards. The Hartford Group had been very <br />receptive to design modifications to insure a high quality development. He noted there <br />were some further changes and clarifications th at needed to be incorporated into a final <br />plan as suggested in staff’s re port. He indicated due to the complexity of he project and <br />the amount of information presented to th e Board, it was staff’s recommendation to <br />continue the public hearing un til January. In addition to receiving preliminary comments <br />from the Board and the general public, staff w ould also request consideration of a special <br />Planning and Zoning Board meeting in January. <br />Mr. Hyden asked if the bridge would be a part of the deal. Mr. Grochala replied this was <br />still being worked out with the County, but at this point, they were going to make it work <br />without a new bridge. He indicated they were trying to improve the safety in the area. <br />Mr. Corson asked if it was possible the City do the ramps. Mr. Grochala stated the <br />southern ramps had been an issue since 1986. He stated their proposal would be to align <br />the ramps and add a left turn lane. He stat ed how this ultimately got funded, they would <br />be working with the County and State. <br />Chair Schaps invited applicant to make comments. <br />Bill Griffith, Hartford Group, summarized the pr oject for the Board. He noted this was a <br />truly mixed project, which would create an intergenerational village.