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Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2000 Page 14 to create an "old town" environment. Parking would be on- street or behind the buildings and wide sidewalks would abut the storefronts. Staff pointed out the area identified for housing types including high density. Staff stated that architectural standards will be included that require diversity and articulation of the facade, as opposed to large expanses of concrete block. The parking requirements will allow shared parking between compatible uses where possible in an attempt to reduce the amount of impervious surface. Staff presented a diagram of street alignment and noted that on- street parking would also be allowed. Another consideration will be floor area ratio as opposed to considering a maximum amount of impervious surface. He noted this is possible because of the large expanses of green space within the district. Staff presented the residential component, noting the areas allowed for ground floor retail with residential units on the upper floors. The types of residi ses are not defined but the minimum and maximum densities have been identi noted areas anticipated for higher density that will support the retai as, • e for life -cycle housing, and work toward livable community goals. to ce areas and requirements within the residential areas were note S d the residential buildings will be placed close to the street with parking . d e b dings for multi- density and garages set back from the street for other re a� s. This is being considered in an attempt to avoid a streetscape comprised garages. Mr. Smyser noted the Planning an document and provide input. has met five times to review this Chair Schaps restated that c hearing will not be closed tonight to allow additional comment at y 000 meeting. He invited public comments to be made. Tim Baylor, repre DT Development Group, stated one of his clients is McDonalds Restau . He stated he has specific concerns as the plan relates to their site as well as general comments. Mr. Baylor stated he is a Planning Commissioner in the City of Minneapolis and shares the sentiments about the proliferation of development and appreciates the amount of work involved in the redrafting of such a document. He suggested a lack of a macrovision in looking at a plan of this size and its impact and, on the other hand, having no mention of any zoning or planning on the other side of Lake Drive. Mr. Baylor stated he has talked with the consultant and learned they used no local comparable and all were from different parts of the country such as Florida and other areas which are vastly different from Lino Lakes. He noted their comparable contained nothing from the Midwest which is a concern to him. Mr. Baylor stated this is a detailed plan and appears it should be market driven rather than municipality driven. He • • •