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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2001 Page 17 element of the building. He stated ground lighting would be included in the planting beds, which would wash the face of the building. Mr. Lyden noted the intent of this development was to create a sense of a special place and he felt part of this image was the lighting. He was concerned that the Kohl's building would appear out of place. Mr. Wittrock stated the Kohl's building would use the pole mounted lights being used throughout the development to blend with the rest of the development. Mr. Rafferty questioned whether the roof line over the entries of the Kohl's store could be raised to make the appearance of the entries more interesting. Mr. Kerwick stated he would not be comfortable with this change. He stated the entries would be highlighted by stepping out the stucco forms so there would not be a flat facade. He was concerned that raising the roof line as proposed would dwarf the entryways and appear messy. He stated in other developments Kohl's had been required to make this adjustment and he felt a raised roof line did not look good and he did not feenything would be gained by making such an adjustment. Mr. Grochala advised that the plans have been r between the smaller shops and Target/Kohls northwest corner of the Target site to link the sit bituminous trail will be provided adjac�;m_ improvements. The developer will be resp this property. to i orate pedestrian linkages ew has been extended in the ith the northern residential area. A ak o rive in conjunction with future r the cost of the segment adjacent to Mr. Grochala recommended that +ns to the plan should include: 1. A concr .. veme' x treatment for crosswalks on major drive lanes. 2. Extension o ` 'de ,'alk on Lot 8 (Bank) to the southerly property line (Apollo Drive). Mr. Grochala pointed out that the revised plans have addressed the majority of issues previously identified. The remaining concerns can generally be addressed through design changes. Staff is recommending approval of the PDO and preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. No formal approval of the application shall be in effect until the EAW process is complete. 2. No formal approval of the application shall be in effect until Rice Creek Watershed District has completed their review and issued appropriate permits for the development. Mr. Grochala indicated the next City Council meeting will be held on July 23, 2001 but the Rice Creek Watershed meeting will be held on July 25, 2001. He indicated the development could be approved by the City Council conditioned on the recommendations