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I • • Planning & Zoning Board July 12, 2000 Page 5 etc. to assure consistent care. He reviewed several commercial projects that abut residential homes and his finding that it is important to properly integrate rather than to segregate such uses. Mr. Fefercorn reviewed the number and types of residential units being proposed in the concept plan, equaling about 440 residential units, 27,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 28,000 sq. ft. of office use. Staff advised the plan being presented is a concept 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 ike against us." Chair Schaps stated the Council needs to make a decisi . s s ossible on whether the development standards should be considered pri.� � t e design plan. Mr. Rafferty noted Calthorpe created the desig d n a second concept is being prepared by Mr. Fefercorn who is a develo �a�e. e a that creating a second plan will equate to more dollars being spent. He st d th hile he appreciated having a developer involved, he cautioned the Mr. Fefercorn stated that Caltho lifornia and does a good job in creating a seed plan but such plans can better plan. He stated they reviewed the development standards an j • _ �� was a solid document but, perhaps, somewhat onerous. Mr. Rafferty ask Town Center. Mr. interested in develo consultant. orn if he is a developer with the intent of developing in the answered affirmatively and stated he is a developer and is g in Lino Lakes. He clarified that he is not a hired Lino Lakes Mr. Rafferty asked Mr. Fefercorn 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. Fefercorn 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.