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Planning & Zoning Board <br />May 9, 2001 <br />Page 23 <br />Mr. Wittrock explained that a common wall configuration does not work because the <br />Kohl's building would block the Target entrance. <br />Mr. Palmquist concurred regarding the traffic circulation patterns and noted it will be a <br />significant challenge to get that figured out. He explained it was just recently that Kohl's <br />came to fruition (in March) so the plans had to be started over. <br />Mr. Lyden asked why a hip roof would not work on the Kohl's building. Mr. Wittrock <br />explained a different form over the entry signifies an entrance. However, with the Kohl's <br />building, they will not entertain any discussion about changing any of the materials or <br />form of the entries. <br />Chair Schaps commented that retailers want to assure consistency between their stores to <br />assure consumer familiarity. <br />Mr. Wittrock stated that is correct and he had presented that option to Kohl's. He noted <br />that Kohl's has indicated a willingness to consider a different colored brick so their <br />building is more compatible with the other buildings. He stated he does not think a <br />pitched roof design fits with the Kohl's building and he believes getting a color change is <br />a more important consideration and a higher priority. <br />Mr. Lyden asked about the Kohl's building at Tamarack Village in Woodbury. Mr. <br />Wittrock stated that project was driven by other factors since the same architect was used <br />for all of the buildings. <br />Mr. Rafferty asked why KKE is not present to respond to, these questions. Mr. Wittrock <br />stated he does not believe they have been assigned this job yet. <br />Mr. Lyden asked about Ryan's relationship with Target Corporation. Mr. Palmquist <br />stated they are a preferred contractor with Target Corporation and have worked on several <br />projects that included a Kohl's. He stated he will ask KKE to have a representative at the <br />next meeting. <br />Mr. Corson asked if the architects of the fast food stores have been identified. Mr. <br />Palmquist stated they have not. He explained they are proposing something unique in <br />Lino Lakes to assure a cohesive "look" in the project, as was done with a Stillwater <br />project. <br />Mr. Corson asked if the area on the southwest corner of the site has an existing building. <br />Mr. Palmquist stated that property will ultimately be owned by the City. <br />Mr. Corson stated that while it has been many years since he was a City Planner, the rule <br />of thumb was to get 10% of the purchase price as park dedication and higher for <br />commercial and industrial property. He estimated $1.6 million for the site but the park <br />dedication is $44,000 in a community that is very park poor. Mr. Corson stated this is a <br />great concern to him. <br />