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• • Planning & Zoning Board May 9, 2001 Page 26 rushed but there are other issues that need to be addressed. Chair Schaps stated others have approached him to ask why Target has not yet been approved, so there is a groundswell of opinion that is different than being expressed tonight. Chair Schaps stated a lot of residents indicated they wanted an increase in commercial business in Lino Lakes so they could stay in Lino Lakes when they shop. He stated he understands the desire to look at birds and wildlife, but that can't always happen when you don't own the property. Mr. Wessel stated the community determined this was the right location for a shopping center and it has been zoned that way for years. He stated this is not a new use for this site. Chair Schaps stated residents need to understand this is a huge project for the City and a huge opportunity but that does not mean anything will be allowed to slide. He stated the applicants understand the rules and so far have followed that direction. Mr. Lyden stated he does not blame any of the residents for their thoughts and feelings and if he lived in that area, would probably feel the same way. He stated that he has done all he could to protect neighborhoods and in the past the property on the north side of 77th was given back to those property owners. Also, none of the traffic will go onto 77th which is a significant issue in protecting the neighborhood. He stated in this proposal, neighbors are being asked to give something and he recognizes that is a sacrifice. Mr. Lyden stated the 2020 was based on balancing residential and commercial and getting tax relief but he in no way wants to diminish the sacrifice residents make in this kind of development. Joel Buys, 7661 Lake Drive, stated his agreement that this is an opportunity that has been awaiting Lino Lakes for quite some time and he would urge them to take this opportunity to assure enough time is spent and the tasks are not cut short to meet someone else's time table. He stated traffic control is a concern and the Apollo intersection needs to be changed to handle this type of traffic along with Lake Drive. He stated his appreciation for the time and effort taken to review this project. Bob Rettner, 729 77th Street, stated he has lived there for 20 years but always known something would be built. He stated his major concern was Apollo exiting onto 77th which has been resolved. He stated his preference for a view of the back of a Target Store rather than a strip mall that goes bankrupt. Mr. Rettner stated at a previous meeting, a Target representative said deliveries at Target would only be from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Mr. Palmquist stated that can be addressed with Target Store and Kohl's. • Mr. Rettner stated he is concerned with night deliveries and mentioned that they currently hear the Schwan's Ice Cream trucks running all night.