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r • • Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2009 Page 5 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Kraus- Anderson, 49/J Update Mr. Smyser informed the board that the Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 8 included a discussion with developer Kraus Anderson regarding a proposal for a "big box" grocer to be located on the 17 -acre site northwest of the 49/J Intersection. Mr. Smyser stated that the city has not yet received an application for this project, so there is no formal project to review at this time. Staff explained that the discussion at the Council Work Session was at the developer's request. The developer was seeking reaction from the council, as the next step would be to generate a traffic analysis to determine what would need to happen if this project were to go forward. The developer held two neighborhood meetings, neither of which was hosted by the city. Kraus Anderson showed the council a potential plan of the site. Senior using may be proposed, but no user has been determined. City Council reaction seemed to be mixed. Questions were raised regarding a 24 -hour business, senior housing, etc. Staff wanted the Planning and Zoning Board to be aware of the situation as reiterated that there is no pmject to review, therefore no recommendation is needed. is not aware of any anticipated timing for an application to be submitted. Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Lane, commented that he realizes that no formal plan has been submitted. However, speaking for his neighbors, they wanted to state that the plan the neighbors were shown does not seem to mesh with the master plan for this area. They are aware of traffic issues. The neighborszfeel the master plan was a good plan and they would like to see it carried out. Mr. Smyser explained that staff used assumptions of what could develop when creating the master plan for the area. He noted that Anoka County reviewed a series of traffic analyses_ At the time the master plan was created, the county said they would not allow a traffic signal at this locate There is potential that the county could change their decision regarding ign s proposal were to go through, the master plan would need to be revise, Staffer discussed alternate potential locations with the developer. Mike Witham added that the neighborhood has additional concerns in excess of traffic. They believe that t single piece of property should not change the entire master plan. Mr. Tralle commented that the city and boards can plan for a development, and hope for a direction, however until a developer wants to do something, the plan does no good. He said a good example is Legacy at Woods Edge, in which development was hoped for and it has not happened. B. Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. Smyser stated that the Draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan was submitted to the Metropolitan Council on August 28. By statute, the Met Council has 120 days to review DRAFT MINUTES