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Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 1998 Page 12 Mr. Dunn stated that the City has waited for a center for many years. He asked for Mr. Wessel's professional opinion of the project. He asked Mr. Wessel if he believes that this is what the City is looking for and why. Mr. Wessel stated that he is very comfortable with this project. He believes that this is what the City is looking for. He stated he is looking for flexibility in the concept plan. Every individual project will go through the Town Center Committee, Planning and Zoning Board, and City Council. The Apollo Drive extension is important regarding the consideration of this project. He stated that if the project is developed correctly, it will be a real contribution to the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Dunn stated that he believes this project does support a PDO because of the creativity involved. He asked if there was a way to forego the tabling of the PDO and move to approve the concept plan this evening. Mr. Brixius stated that the Board could endorse the concept plan this evening. He encouraged the Board to listen to comments from the public. Mr. Trehus stated that the site plan appears to be user friendly to cars but not pedestrians. He also expressed concern regarding the residents in the area. He stated that unless there is a plan for redevelopment in the area the residents property is not valuable. Mr. Krank indicated that there are two residential and two commercial properties adjoining the site. He believes that the City will want to develop that land. The proposal leaves a 50' buffer between the property. Mr. Krank stated that the proposal is pedestrian friendly. The plan encourages people to park their cars and walk from business to business. With a more detailed plan, paths will be indicated from building to building. Mr. Trehus asked about the possibility of placing the buildings closer together, which would be consistent with the Village concept. Mr. Krank stated that was difficult to do as they are trying to create an edge for the property. Mr. Trehus asked if the phasing plans will be done in clusters. Mr. Baylor stated that the scale of the project will dictate where retailers will be placed. At this point, retailers have been placed where they are most appropriate. Mr. Baylor indicated that he is anticipating multiple site plans will be presented. Mr. Trehus asked how the architectural design compares to the Town Center. Mr. Baylor stated he has not yet seen the guidelines for the Town Center. The project will try to accommodate those guidelines. Mr. Wessel stated that the City has not yet given the design team any guidelines. The discussion regarding design will begin next week. Mr. Wessel stated that he anticipates a more commercial look for this project than the Town Center. All of these issues will come before the Planning and Zoning Board at a future date. • • •