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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2000 per 1,000 square feet. A retailer's needs and the City's needs also relate to the number of parking stalls. Donlin commented on the importance of assuring balance in all developments including economics, culture, and environment. Kukonen asked if pervious parking surfaces have been considered for this project. Mr. Payton stated that would have to be looked at in relation to high volume of traffic and the need to assure emergency vehicle access. Chair Lanyon asked if the current site plan impacts existing wetlands. Mr. Payton stated it does. Mach stated his concern with impacting the type and amount of vegetation that will survive. He stated his agreement with Donlin and Trehus related to the lack of green space and high volume of drainage that would be directed into these ponds. Asleson noted the location of significant trees. Mr. Payton commented on the importance of this that following the tree survey and wetland deli project to resolve the concerns being expressed to impact the wetland but they will work tow present on this site. of di b.; d assured the Board ey ill be better able to design a He stated that this project will preserve the natural elements Chair Lanyon stated it has been projects due to the difficul with that City image. He a project that matches spaces. ino Lakes would not consider big box w a Target Superstore could be consistent ill be the challenge to the developer, to develop ge, which will take a lot of creativity and green Davidson stated she walked this property several years ago and knows there are significant trees on this site. She recommended that as part of the green feature, all trees possible be preserved. Wessel stated those trees are located on property that is not part of this project. He suggested that if the Board believes this is a critical entryway parcel, the Board may want to consider whether the parcel should remain under City ownership to assure the trees and trail connections are preserved. Trehus asked if there is some leeway in building design to eliminate the long straight wall design. Wessel stated that issue was raised by the Council as well and during the Council worksession, the architect presented some architectural designs including building materials that better match the Town Center and pedestrian environment. He stated they found the Target representatives and development team have been very willing to discuss 5