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Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2000 Page 2 No one was present for Open Mike. Mr. Schilling made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:34 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 6 -0. Due to staff involvement at a Council worksession, Chair Schaps explained that Items F and G would be considered first. Once staff was available, Item A would be considered. V. ACTION ITEMS F. PUBLIC HEARING (Continuation), Town Center Development Standards Chair Schaps declared the public hearing reopened at 7:35 p.m. Staff noted the Planning & Zoning Board opened the public on the new standards at the April meeting and kept it open to allow extensive dis d public input. No additional developers have expressed an interest in pres �''n • �, o ation. The Economic Development Advisory Committee met on 0 for further discussion of the proposed standards and voted on rg" dation. Staff advised that their recommended revisions have been in d. was explained that due to the application for grant funds, it is now ne 3 ther the Town Center project. Staff recommended the Board adopt the e nt statement as outlined in the staff report. Staff explained that once the s •� s,F• s ar ndorsed, the Metropolitan Council will be so advised and the grant fu Staff noted the revisions have been identified in the standards by strik • s derlined wording as well as the inclusion of an index of revisions made. Mr. Corson asked if th Smyser stated that is c changed. ed have not changed from the initial discussion. Mr. he outer boundaries of the Town Center have not been Mr. Corson noted a vious presentation related to integration of housing densities and asked if that would b implemented on the north side as well. Mr. Smyser presented a map of the Town Center and noted the language revision from a restrictive statement on the Land Use Plan to indicate the boundaries shown on the land use plan are approximate and that as long as the development conforms to the regulating plan, boundaries may change based on detailed site analysis. Mr. Smyser identified the land area that was included in the concept submitted for the Livable Communities Grant. He noted the overall residential densities will need to be maintained, however, the boundaries of those densities are flexible. Mr. Corson asked if the grant would apply to the entire area. Mr. Smyser pointed out the southern area where the grant would be focused and stated he is unsure if those funds could be transferred to the northern area. Mr. Zych reviewed the language revision on Page 12 and asked if the bank and clinic were included in the Highway Commercial zone. Mr. Smyser pointed out the location of •