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• • • Planning & Zoning Board May 9, 2001 Page 21 Mr. Palmquist stated their submittal package contained a schedule with a draft EAW submission on May 1 lth with a 30 day comment period ending in June and Council action on July 11. He stated two Type 3 wetlands have been identified and they will not be impacted. The 6.36 acre Type 2 wetland is a low quality and will be mitigated on a 2:1 basis (7.62 acres) which they will pursue with Anoka County. He advised that a portion of the wetlands will be mitigated on the Chomonix Golf Course, camp ground, and other areas. Mr. Palmquist stated they are scheduled to meet with Anoka County park staff and the County Attorney to draft the needed legal documentation. It will be heard by the Anoka County Park and Recreation Board on June 5 and formal action taken by the County Board on June 12. He advised that plans were completed today and will be submitted on or before May 11. The Rice Creek Watershed District action will occur in late -July and the 404 Army Corp permit will follow in two weeks of the Rice Creek Watershed District action. Mr. Corson asked what the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department has to do with the mitigation requirement. Mr. Palmquist explained they looked at mitigation options and based on this development proposal, they will mitigate off -site. The options on Anoka County property are being pursued subject to Rice Creek Watershed District approval. Mr. Lyden stated the proposed mitigation will benefit Anoka County property and asked if the mitigation could help City property rather than the County. Mr. Palmquist stated they did explore various options with City staff regarding mitigation and it was determined the County property was potentially suitable. Ms. Lane asked if it is possible to follow the anticipated time schedule given the meeting schedule for the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Council. Mr. Wessel stated it is correct that the recommendation to the Council will probably contain several conditions being subject to approval dates that extend beyond the Council decision date. Ms. Lane asked if the project would continue if there is a month delay. Mr. Palmquist explained that it is critical to close on the property in August so they can get the earthwork completed and the building pad prepared. He explained Target has a certain model they rigidly adhere to indicating they open stores only three times a year. Mr. Palmquist stated that representatives from Target will be in attendance at the next meeting and can better answer that question. Chair Schaps noted the City is usually aware of Rice Creek Watershed District concerns and asked if the City will be aware whether it will be approved prior to their meeting. Mr. Powell stated some plans have not yet been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District and he does not know if they have started a serious review since the wetland replacement plan has not been submitted. Bill Wittrock presented the colored exterior elevations of the proposed Target Store. He stated he has been working on this property with several different property owners, starting with Mr. Rehbine. He stated they have become aware of the Town Center Guidelines and emphasized that everyone recognizes the importance and value of those