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• • Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 13 water runoff. Mr. Payton stated they want to work with the Board to address their vision and apply what they would like to see in this project. Mr. Wessel stated the intention tonight is to open discussion on the fundamental issues of this project. He explained how discussion had occurred which resulted in relocating the Target Superstore closer to the freeway to create more of an entry area. He stated the City is negotiating how the character of this project will have a connection with the Village located to the south. Mr. Wessel noted this project will be more automobile oriented when compared to the Village which will remain a mixed use concept and more pedestrian oriented. He stated the development team will explore how to tie the buildings, materials, and exterior elements so it "reads" as one Town Center and create a unique identity. Mr. Wessel stated this is only the beginning of the discussion on this project. Mr. Payton stated their intention to bring in some of the elem building with roof peaks and arched doorways. He noted t provided to the front elevations, pointing out the Arche and Target entrance on the left side. Mr. Payton rev materials and their attempt to address elements on desire to include features the City and commun d h esent on the bank tural relief being ay on the right side osed exterior building scale. He stated their to see. Chair Schaps asked about potential tenan or t• ther retail space. Mr. Paton stated he does not have that information. Mr. Wessel stated the intent wo the entire project committed prior to breaking ground. He sugges q ion be asked at the January meeting. Ms. Lane asked about their location, noting n tape to the next f other Target Superstores. Mr. Paton advised of yet opened for business. He offered to bring a short video e Board's review. Mr. Rafferty raised option of designing an entrance through the center of the parking lot with a tree -lined .''`omenade to create a "grand entrance" feature. Mr. Paton stated they will bring a Target architect to a Board meeting to explain the interior working features and circulation. Mr. Rafferty stated he is suggesting a parking lot entrance, not necessarily a center building entrance. Mr. Payton reviewed the alignment of Apollo Drive and how that suggestion would result in a change of focus from Apollo Drive into the parking lot. He stated it may be possible to incorporate plantings into the southern portion of the parking lot to create a tree lined entrance feature. Chair Schaps asked if other communities have asked for this level of site and building • enhancements. Mr. Payton stated they have not except for the front elevation relief.