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• Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2000 Page 9 6. Final utility, grading, and drainage plans must obtain approval from the City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District. 7. All permits required by the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be obtained prior to any site grading. 8. Proper building permits must be obtained prior to any construction and 1% of the construction costs must be put in escrow to insure completion of all site improvements. 9. Site plan approval does not imply approval of signage. Any signage shall conform to the sign ordinance and proper permits obtained. 10. Park dedication applies per City policy. 11. Minor subdivision shall be as shown on submitted sketch and description including easements per RCWD requirements and the City Engineer's report. The motion was supported by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Zych excused himself from the meeting at 7:45 p.m. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Town Center Standards Staff advised the Town Center Committe Li akes citizens recommended special design standards for the Town Center ��* 19' The draft standards prepared by Calthorpe and Associates builds o ee's framework. The standards will put into effect the vision for a Tow as formulated several years ago. The City Council endorsed the drafts ugust 28, 2000. Final approval will include rezoning the land as well ng the zoning ordinance to create a new zoning district and adopt the d tandards for it. As the discussion s u t is clear that confusion still exists over the need for development stan �' �£ =e draft standards include more detail than the City is accustomed to seem w °z The City is accustomed to seeing standards for minimum setbacks and maximum buildi g heights: but maximum setbacks and minimum building heights is a switch. Though many cities have architectural standards regarding building materials, we are not accustomed to this in Lino Lakes. Additional architectural standards are even more disconcerting for some people here. A public hearing will be held for the zoning amendment action, but it has not been scheduled to date. Before the City does that, it is a good idea to revisit the Town Center vision. Mary Divine, the City's Economic Development Assistant, has prepared a presentation to demonstrate the need for the design standards. Ms. Divine presented a slide show relating to traditional neighborhood developments and • the need for design standards.