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• • Planning & Zoning Board May 9, 2001 Page 20 and Zoning Board reviewed the concept plan for the site in December of 2000 and opened the public hearing on February 13, 2001. The main issues raised by staff, and discussed by the City Council and Planning and Zoning Board at the concept stage related to the site layout and design and the departure from the Town Center vision. The direction provided through the concept process was to incorporate special pedestrian- oriented design features, as well as some special architectural elements into the proposal with the goal being an "above average shopping center." Staff advised that the submittal that was reviewed in February 2001 has been modified; this review is based on plan submittals stamped received by the City on April 9, 2001. Staff explained that because there are many outstanding issues related to the site and it is anticipated that revised plans will be submitted, the degree of detail is limited in their report. Staff presented its analysis of the request, noting the project data, acreages, and square footages of proposed uses and development issues as detailed in the staff report. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board discuss the site plan, building design and signs proposed, provide direction to the applicants and then continue the public hearing until such time as the EAW process is complete and wetland fill and mitigation plans are approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District and more information is submitted related to access, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, screening, engineering comments, signage, building design and materials, and any other issues raised as the process moves forward. Mr. Powell advised that a petition for utilities was received today. Mr. Wessel stated this project is large and complicated, and Ryan Companies is putting this project together in a third the normal time needed for a development of this size. He noted staff is recommending a continuation for many good reasons due to "holes" in the application and the responsibility lies with the developer to provide that information. Mr. Wessel stated the developer has made a good effort but the schedule is very accelerated and if the City wants it to go, would necessitate Board action on June 13, Council action on July 23, the land to close in August, and construction to begin this September. He noted that an enormous amount of work remains for the applicant to complete. Mr. Wessel stated the Council has looked at the design as it is being presented and been active in reviewing this proposal. Chair Schaps stated the Board could give direction but the opportunity to do so is limited in timing compared to the Council's review process. Chair Schaps invited the applicant to make comment. Tom Palmquist, representing Ryan Companies, introduced the design team including John Payton and Bill Wittrock. He stated his concurrence with staff that a lot of work needs to be done in a short amount of time. He stated there are changes being made that will have to be incorporated into the plans by next week.