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• Planning & Zoning Board July 12, 2000 Page 5 residential homes and his finding that it is important to properly integrate rather than to segregate such uses. Mr. Smyser reviewed the number and types of residential units being proposed in the draft Plan, equaling about 440 residential units. 27,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 28,000 sq. ft. of office use. He advised the plan being presented are concepts only and in no way has been approved. Mr. Johnson agreed with the benefit of having a final design plan prior to revising the development standards. He stated another issue is whether the Town Center should be made up of two distinct areas (retail - residential). Ms. Divine stated the Metropolitan Council gave money to implement the design standards so if they are not approved, it could be considered as a "strike against us." Chair Schaps stated the Council needs to make a decision as soon as possible on whether the development standards should be considered prior to ' . ter the design plan. Mr. Rafferty noted Cal Thorp created the design p a dM a second concept is being prepared by Mr. Fefercorn who is a developer. a no d that ' eating a second plan will equate to more dollars being spent. He stated tha ile he appreciated having a developer involved, he cautioned the Cou Mr. Fefercom stated that Cal Thorp ' from &1 ifo is and does a good job in creating a seed plan but such plans can evo a be plan. He stated they reviewed the , development standards and foun• `° id document but, perhaps, somewhat onerous. Mr. Rafferty asked Mr. Fe e, . he is a developer with the intent of developing in the Town Center. Mr. Fefercorn z:t.' ered affirmatively and stated he is a developer and is interested in developing in Lino Lakes. He clarified that he is not a hired Lino Lakes consultant. Mr. Rafferty asked Mr. Fefercom if he is hiring an architect to make the requested revisions. Mr. Fefercorn stated the changes were made between the City and it's hired consultant (Studio Works). Chair Schaps stated he would like to entertain comments made on the development standards and asked Mr. Fefercom to submit his suggestions in writing. Mr. Rafferty noted the Midwest is a very different climate and more financially conservative than California. Mr. Fefercorn presented the project he is currently working with in Mendota Heights.