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Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2011 Page 2 V. ACTION ITEMS A. CONCEPT PLAN DISCUSSION for a grocery store development near Hodgson Road and County Road J City Planner, Jeff Smyser, presented the staff report. Staff explained that the purpose of a concept plan review is to allow for informal review and comment from city boards and the public prior to application submittal. No formal action was r,Iuired by the board. Mr. Smyser reviewed the proposed plan, noting some re• ents that would be necessary for the plan to move forward. Staff noted that the Environmental Board will be reviewing the co plan at their July meeting. The Board discussed issues including proposed access points, elements of ` : 49/J Master Plan, big box development, traffic and circulation, design and aesthetics o the proposed building, loading dock limitations, interim design for the 49/J intersection, ultimate design for the 49/J intersection, 1 r tructure issues, zoning, potential future development of the area, cornerst• // .ngs, pedestrian access, road improvement financing and landscape buffers. The Board pointed out that development brings opportim7ty for road and utility improvements. Paul Tucci, Oppidan development, was present for comments. Mr. Tucci summarized the history of the plans for this development. Oppidan has been a developer for over 20 years both Locally and nationa1Iv. He noted that they have worked with the city on the pr ocl" � �" the past year. Oppidan has discussed the plan at city work sessions and held a neighbo meeting with over 100 attendees. Mr. Tucci displayed some prior lopment plans 6 the area, explaining how the design has changed over time. He n: at they have attempted to address comments and questions as best they could from ic feedback. The newest plan is a result of city review, county review, neighbor ood meetin . and the city's Economic Development Advisory Committee meetings. The plan dudes a grocery store with an attached liquor store. Mr. Tucci addressed that:. ;will need to meet all storm water management requirements. He said that the plan h. ; . een redesigned based on public comment in regard to size of store, building location, truck dock location, truck delivery, hours of operation, and general location of access points. Mr. Tucci specified a number of items that have been addressed: • Access Points: Approximate location of a signaled intersection in the master study was 990 feet, they met with the city and county staff together to discuss, the result drove the location farther from the intersection. They are the last ones who want DRAFT MINUTES • • •