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CYAN parking lot definition. A variety of landscaping materials will be used to improve the aesthetics of the parking and drive areas. The site access points are planned via the extension of Apollo Drive at the southwest corner of the PROPERTY and a secondary access point midway between the intersections of 77th and Apollo on Lake Drive. The APPLICANT has requested the traffic and feasibility studies for roadway improvements to Lake Drive and the Apollo Drive extension. The City's Consultants and Engineer are conducting these studies and a portion of these costs associated with these studies is to be paid by APPLICANT. The City, County, and APPLICANT will be working toward an agreement on cost shares associated with roadway improvements prior to final plat and building plan approval. Hours of operation for the retail center will be seven days of the week 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The total square footage of retail space and total number of parking stalls has triggered state environmental reviews. The first is an EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) and the second is an ISP (Indirect Source Permit). APPLICANT is preparing both documents for review and approval by the City, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Environmental Quality Board. In addition, APPLICANT will be submitting a revised application requesting approval for grading activities within the Rice Creek Watershed District. In conclusion, APPLICANT believes that the proposed development is in the best interest of the City. The proposal will allow for the upgrading of an agricultural parcel to commercial /retail usage. Further, APPLICANT believes that the addition of new retail businesses along with the SuperTarget Store will be an asset to the community. BACKGROUND The site has historically remained undeveloped largely due to access and earthwork activities necessary to develop the site. A number of proposed projects in the past have eyed the parcel as one that would be a part of major redevelopment of the area. However, lack of public support and financial backing of the developers have caused the past- proposed projects to not be progressed. A Neighborhood Meeting was held December 20, 2000 at the Lino Lakes Senior Center, thirty- six (36) Lino Lakes residents attended. A survey form was offered to all attending to provide written states about their concerns toward the project. Exhibit G has all surveys returned to the APPLICANT at this time. PARSONS_ GROUP Berton•Aschmen • De Lenw. Cathie. • Steinman Town Center Narrative Page -3 04/ 09/01 •