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