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Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 1998 Page 10 7. Address the infiltration issues identified by the Environmental Review Board. 8. Coordinate a tree preservation plan with the City Forester. 9. Comments of other City Staff. Mr. Wessel indicated he recommends approval of the concept plan pending approval of the Planning and Zoning Board and resident feedback. He stated that the applicant would like to go before the City Council in July, 1998. McDonalds would like to come before the Planning and Zoning Board in August, 1998, and begin construction in the fall. They would like to be operating by the end of 1998. Mr. Wessel stated that Tim Baylor, developer, Ron Krank, architect, and Dan Engstrom, a representative from McDonalds, are present to speak to the Board. Mr. Baylor came forward and stated that it has been a pleasure to work the City Staff of Lino Lakes. When the project began, they were just looking for a site for a new McDonalds store. The vision of Lino Lakes is much broader than anticipated. Putting the whole package together was very difficult. The group that has been put together to develop this project is top notch. He believes the project is in the best interest of the City. The timing is good in regards to the growth potential of the City. Mr. Baylor stated that interest from retailers and developers is already being generated regarding this project. Mr. Krank came forward and briefly discussed the architectural design of the project. He stated that K. K. Architects has much expertise in the design of shopping centers. Other projects they have developed include: Tamarack Village, Woodbury Village, Mall of America, Golden Valley Commons, McDonalds at Southtown Center, and the McDonalds at Miracle Mile Center. Mr. Krank stated that the project does include good visuals, traffic constraints, and the City vision of I35 -W south. He indicated that the site layout with current road configuration led to dialog for the retail interest. Mr. Krank then went over sketches for the proposed project. They are proposing a large retail building with smaller shops that will include a restaurant, ban, gas station, and drug store. They are proposing a series of small parking lots with common lighting and landscaping. The next step of the project is to take it to the market. The purpose of the presentation tonight is to share their vision with the Planning and Zoning Board. The developers must now take the concept to large retailers and test the concept. Mr. Krank stated that he is looking for concept approval from the Board. He stated he is aware that they must come back before the Board with detailed site plans. • • •