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Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 12 B. Dellwood LLC, Concept Plan Staff reported it has been working with Dellwood LLC on a proposed retail development in the northeast quadrant of the Lake Drive /I -35W interchange consisting of a Target Superstore and six additional retail buildings. The project is still in the conceptual stage and going through the Preservation Development informal review process. The Environmental Board discussed the project at its last meeting. Staff presented the project layout, noting it follows a standard, suburban retail development model with a "big box" retail anchor (Target Superstore) and a number of "satellite" retail locations. Other than the location of the extended Apollo Drive east of Lake Drive, the project bears little relation to the Town Center design of Calthorpe that has been the focus of discussion for some time. Staff presented its analysis of the concept plan, noting the work with the developer to incorporate desirable archit acknowledging and accepting that the project depart by the Calthorpe design for a traditional neighborh Mr. Wessel reviewed staff's work with Del Rehbein. He advised they have a fairly a neighborhood meeting has been plan a-Et reviewed the anticipated construct to the Planning and Zoning Boa it directed staff to is while rail vision represented ent. ho is purchasing the land from construction schedule and a eneral community input. Mr. Wessel d considerations that will be presented d of the consultants working on this project. John Payton, Parsons Tra city engineer. Mr. Pat with a grocery store co additional uses th shop. n Group introduced himself as a consultant and former that a Target Superstore is like a Target Greatland nt. He reviewed the square footage to be constructed and eli, Crispy Cream Donuts, fast foot restaurant, and coffee Mr. Payton reviewed ` ° eir work to address site enhancements to make it a more pedestrian friendly environment including sidewalk concepts, main street theme, architectural enhancements such as pavers and tree grates, and enhanced site lines. He noted the location of existing trees, ponding areas, roadway alignment, and location of screening opportunities. Mr. Payton addressed the existing sandy soil conditions and how structures will be designed to allow water to permeate. He stated that in order to maintain water runoff rates, a two pond NURP system will be developed to assure water quality and quantity. He pointed out the wetland area that would accommodate the runoff "bounce" prior to discharge. Mr. Payton stated a berm would be constructed to create a water retainage area. Mr. Payton pointed out the location of utilities that would serve this project. He explained how the site would be graded and areas created for screening and berming. Mr. Payton stated they will work with staff to address how to minimize the amount of storm • •