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Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 13 runoff. Mr. Paton stated they want to work with the Board to address their vision and apply what they would like to see in this project. Mr. Wessel stated the intention tonight is to open discussion on the fundamental issues of this project. He explained how discussion had occurred which resulted in relocating the Target Superstore closer to the freeway to create more of an entry area. He stated the City is negotiating how the character of this project will have a connection with the Village located to the south. Mr. Wessel noted this project will be more automobile oriented when compared to the Village which will remain a mixed use concept and more pedestrian oriented. He stated the development team will explore how to tie the buildings, materials, and exterior elements so it "reads" as one Town Center and create a unique identity. Mr. Wessel stated this is only the beginning of the discussion on this project. Mr. Paton stated their intention to bring in some of the elements present on the bank building with roof peaks and arched doorways. He noted the architectural relief being provided to the front elevations, pointing out the Archer Farms doorway on the right side and Target entrance on the left side. Mr. Paton revie, materials and their attempt to address elements on desire to include features the City and commun the proposed exterior building trian scale. He stated their to see. Chair Schaps asked about potential tenant or t er retail space. Mr. Paton stated he does not have that information. Mr. Wessel stated the intent woul.t; ,,,v a entire project committed prior to breaking ground. He suggested th ti ►~ be asked at the January meeting. Ms. Lane asked about the 1 ther Target Superstores. Mr. Paton advised of their location, noting none are .. ► - ned for business. He offered to bring a short video tape to the next meeting for the B B'ard's review. Mr. Rafferty raised the option of designing an entrance through the center of the parking lot with a tree -lined promenade to create a "grand entrance" feature. Mr. Paton stated they will bring a Target architect to a Board meeting to explain the interior working features and circulation. Mr. Rafferty stated he is suggesting a parking lot entrance, not necessarily a center building entrance. Mr. Paton reviewed the alignment of Apollo Drive and how that suggestion would result in a change of focus from Apollo Drive into the parking lot. He stated it may be possible to incorporate plantings into the southern portion of the parking lot to create a tree lined entrance feature. Chair Schaps asked if other communities have asked for this level of site and building enhancements. Mr. Paton stated they have not except for the front elevation relief.