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• PLANNING & ZONING MEETING October 11, 1989 be large and many green areas will be added to create a nicer looking parking lot instead of a "sea of asphalt ". The applicant also stated that there are many mature oak trees on the site, and they will save as many as possible. Screening Rice Lake Plaza from residential areas was discussed. The applicant assured the board that will be taken into consideration. Drainage was discussed. Rice Creek Watershed and the DNR will take part in this issue. Rezoning on the property was discussed. John Miller stated that not all parcels are in a retail zoned area. John Miller stated that two parcels in this area will be part of Tax Increment Financing. The applicant has had some contact with the Corp of Engineers, Rice Creek Watershed District and they are waiting to see a more defined plan. Ron Stahlberg stated that from experience he is aware of some poor soils off Rice Lake Road and 2nd Avenue. The developer needs to meet with Ron Stahlberg soon to go over engineering issues. MOTION: Mr. King moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Concept Plan for Rice Lake Plaza contingent upon Mr. Miller's recommendations as follows: 1. Department of Natural Resources and Rice Creek Watershed District review and approval of ponding and drainage issues. 2. Supplying required information to the city's fiscal consultant and tax increment attorney for preparation of a tax increment finance plan. 3. Preparation of preliminary and final plats and site and building plans for the development. 4. Guaranteeing first phase of any development be located in Lino Lakes. 5. Supplying other information as required by city staff. The approval of the concept plan isn't guaranteeing rezoning of any parcels. The 2nd Avenue relocation be taken care of along with the 100 year flood plain problems be looked at by the City Engineer.