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Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 14 Mr. Schilling asked about the thought process to place the Target building closer to the residential area. Mr. Paton stated there were site issues, screening from the driveway activity, and light fixtures. Ms. Lane asked if it would be a 24 -hour operation. Mr. Paton stated it is not. Ms. Lane asked how large the grocery component would be. Mr. Paton stated it would be 35,000 to 40,000 square feet. Chair Schaps inquired regarding the community response. Mr. Paton stated he has presented this concept plan to the Planning and Zoning Board, City Council, and Environmental Board and they are looking forward to the upcoming community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, 2000. Mr. Powell explained it will be an open house format between the developer and residents. Mr. Wessel stated the Target Superstore concept has been well received by the Council and the concern has been to maintain the architectural integrity with the Town Center. C. Town Center Update Staff noted that the large project in the northe Superstore) was not designed as a traditio but, rather, is a standard suburban retail d vision and design standards will be r and that information can also be pr,: Mr. Smyser advised that the grant rather than the reques has resulted in the upcoming ant of the Town Center (Target rhood development with mixed uses . Staff stated the Town Center e Council at an upcoming workshop Planning and Zoning Board. unities Committee is recommending a $450,000 Ilion grant for implementing the Village Plan. This on of the City's goals and vision. Mr. Rafferty stressed that staff has worked hard to put this product together and the Metropolitan Council also stressed an urgency to assure funds are available for this project. He restated that staff did an excellent job and he would support staff's continued work toward those ideas. D. Tree Ordinance Update Chair Schaps offered his assistance with the proposed Tree Ordinance. Mr. Smyser thanked Chair Schaps for that offer and stated he has requested copies of tree ordinances from additional cities and will be study ways to address the issues raised by the Planning and Zoning Board. VII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Lane stated she will not be present at the January 10, 2001 meeting.