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determine the size of the ponds. The maps presented showed them at the maximum possible size, but in all probability they would shrink. Target representatives were preparing to submit the plan to the City by January l5`h Mr. Palmquist stated that they were working with staff on the site design and architecture using prototypes on the elevations of the Target site. Describing the site, they were planning some articulations, bench plaza areas, and various plantings in front of the store. There are also planned bays in 20 -foot increments. The whole project would be of similar colors and materials. He continued there would be two doors, with the employee entrance in the center. As is typical, the eastern part would be the grocery, while the western part would hold the discount store. There are plans to screen the truck docking, and to bury the utility lines so that more plantings could be located there. He assured the Board that they would have the elevations available next time. Trehus indicated the land in the southern entryway that the City owns was mentioned last time, and inquired what were the plans for the property adjacent to it. Mr. Palmquist answered that there would be no grading in the area, and there were plans for a retaining wall to protect the trees. The specifics would be answered when the tree survey is overlaid with the aerial photograph. Trehus pointed out that it looked like a lot of parking and no trees, and suggested that a shift to the west may enable them to make it appear more nestled among the trees. Mr. Payton stated that the building was pushed as far to the west as possible within the required parameters because of site geometry problems. Mr. Palmquist note that there were stall groupings of 68, 644; and 910 parking spaces, and indicated that the users could share parking. Donlin mentioned that it did not appear aesthetic, and advised that vegetation, billboards, signage, and lighting would need to be addressed more specifically. Mr. Palmquist responded that there were no billboard requirements, and the lighting would be explained further in the plan. Donlin inquired about the role the Environmental Board would play. Mr. Payton answered that they wanted to know their recommendations. Wessel added that the proposal will be available at the January 31, 2001 meeting, and assured the Board that there were several open issues remaining. Donlin commented that it appeared the typical standards that Target was used to implementing were played out in this plan concerning lighting and signage. Mr. Palmquist answered that there were many parties' interests to balance, that of the City, the community, the developer, and Target which can be met to provide goods and services and civic pride. Mach advised that environmentally speaking specific recommendations include: • Increase the number of native trees in groupings not standing alone and decrease the number of parking places. • Smaller form of Target, not Superstore. • Location not so near the highway. • Ponds should be fruitful; the water levels need to be controlled so that they could sustain diverse life. • The City needed to set land aside designated as open space for every development approved. Mr. Payton asked if this project would be used merely to change zoning, ordinances, and laws. Trehus assured him that Target would be welcome in the community, then inquired about the percentage of impervious surfaces. Mr. Payton stated that if a Target would be on site it would be a Superstore, because that is the primary means of expansion. Other regional locations would be Rochester, MN, Rogers, MN, Lakeville, MN, and Eau Claire, WI. The reason given was economic, because it increased the store's bottom line by 50 %. Mr. Palmquist stated that at the neighborhood meeting, 135 to 140 invitations were sent out with 36 residents in 17apxo= &_Pezpeaztov_BoapS Xtzc oO Atvo Aarea 3