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Planning & Zoning Board May 10, 2000 Page 4 that staff cannot recommend approval. Staff advised of the road and lot reconfiguration and recommended this item be continued to allow the applicant to redesign the plat and supply additional information to address unresolved issues. It was noted that the developer has agreed to an extension of the review of the project for an additional 60 days to allow time to resolve the issues. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to continue this item to allow the applicant to redesign the plat and supply additional information to address unresolved issues and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 6 -0. D. PUBLIC HEARING, Town Center Development Standards Chair Schaps declared the continued public hearing reopened at 7:00 p.m. and reiterated that this public hearing will be continued again to the June 14, 2000 meeting. Staff advised that the public hearing was continued from th ing to allow for additional discussion and comment. Comments were o red + pril 12, 2000 meeting and the primary concerns of the landowners •• • • +nd the extent of the requirements for development in the Town Center e 1 ieve the standards are too restrictive. Concern was also expressed about � ct o 77th Street and Caroles �a�t�a. Estates neighborhood. Staff is in discussio s developers and in view of that, refrained from making comment just in c di - nt circumstances evolve. Staff urged the Planning and Zoni desire for mixed uses in the To friendly, and optimal use of standards and degree of st recommends comment June 14, 2000 meeting. lose sight of the larger picture and ff noted the goals for mixed use, pedestrian e 1 by promoting higher densities, noting the uilding design, etc. can be modified, if desired. Staff scussion held, and the public hearing continued to the Ross Fefercorn, re nd commercial developer, 7625 Metro Boulevard, Edina, reviewed their expe ce with residential and commercial developments and his architectural backgro nd. He explained how he became aware of Lino Lake's consideration of these design standards and reviewed the areas and types of commercial /residential developments they currently have underway. Mr. Fefercorn advised of a retail commercial/residential townhouse project they constructed. He stated they encountered a problem with screening the commercial from the residential use and their finding that it would have been better to incorporate them in a pedestrian friendly manner. Mr. Fefercorn stated his interest in exploring opportunities to develop a project in the Town Center and advised of examples of early mixed use plans that continue to be very successful, such as in Lake Forest, Illinois which was designed in 1908 and remains very successful, increasing in value. He stated he believes the proposed standards will create a high value quality residential and commercial project for Lino Lakes that will be successful. Mr. Johnson asked for locations of comparable projects.