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• • • Planning & Zoning Board June 13, 2001 Page 26 Mr. Lyden stated he did not see this as a pedestrian friendly plan and had no issues with the site plan, other than the traffic and the specifics of the bank within the plan. Mr. Corson replied they needed to make the determination as to how they were going to integrate it with The Village. Mr. Rafferty reiterated his concern regarding having more trees within the development. He asked staff what they would like to see. Mr. Wessel replied this was a commercial center and heavy landscaping was not envisioned for it. Mr. Rafferty again strongly recommended heavy landscaping, especially trees. He believed trees could do a good job for masking the large parking lots. Chair Schaps agreed with Mr. Rafferty with respect to green space in the parking lot. However, he could live with a mixed concept. He also agreed it should be visually congruent with The Village. Mr. Wessel replied staff was very aware of making this development connect with The Village. Ms. Lane disagreed with Mr. Rafferty's suggestion about the landscaping. She stated if they did a good job with landscaping along the outside businesses, the parking lot would not need excessive landscaping. She did not have a problem with a large parking area Mr. Lyden suggested breaking up the parking area and putting some retail in the middle. Terry O'Connell asked if it was possible to have a parking ramp as part of the Kohl's parking, which would leave more open space. Mr. Wessel replied a parking structure was never contemplated for this project. There was adequate surface parking available. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to continue to public hearing to the July, 2001 meeting, and was supported by Mr. Lyden. Motion carried 5 -0. I. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, Land Holding Group, 12th &Holly, Preliminary Plat Chair Schaps reopened the public hearing at 10:22 p.m. Staff presented the application by explaining applicant had submitted a preliminary plat for the northwest corner of 12th Ave. and Holly Drive. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a concept plan of the plat on January 10, 2001. The Planning and Zoning Board first reviewed the preliminary plat on February 13, 2001 and the item was tabled pending the TWAFFA, tree preservation plan and grading submittals. The additional information had now been provided. Staff presented its analysis of the request, noting the site was zoned for residential development. The site was within the existing MUSA.