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• Village of Hardwood Creek AtL LANDFORM MINNEAPOLIS PHOENIX August 15, 2005 Mix of Uses Our concept plan includes 55 -70 acres of commercial development, which will result in approximately 500,000- 600,000 square feet of retail space. We anticipate a variety of users with a mix similar to The Village of Blaine development, however, that development is smaller than our proposed development with approximately 495,000 square feet of retail. City residents have indicated a desire to have retail shopping choices on the site. Currently, residents are required to travel a significant distance for shopping needs. Residents have also commented that with the growth in surrounding communities, the area demands additional retail stores and they prefer to capture the tax benefits from retail development within the City rather than seeing it go to the neighboring communities. Our plan also includes a mix of residential homes that provide lifecycle housing opportunities for the community. The plan includes approximately 400 -420 single family homes and 800 -830 multifamily homes on approximately 150 -170 acres (270 acres including open space). This mix of housing would allow development at approximately 4.5 units per acre, which would be less than the density currently anticipated in areas of the site that are currently guided medium and high density residential and would be less than the densities anticipated in the City's AUAR. As we move forward through the development process, we will work with the City to finalize the design and bring forward a unique development that provides needed retail and housing options in the City. Parks, Trails and Open Space The concept plan also shows 80 -95 acres permanent open space. This land is in addition to the landscaped areas within the public street right -of -way and will include a mix of natural habitat corridors, neighborhood recreation and trail corridors consistent with the City's Conservation Subdivision Design. We will: • Preserve natural habitat areas unique to Lino Lakes • Create open spaces for passive and active recreation uses • Create well- designed neighborhoods that feature common open space and • Establish a unified landscape amenity for the enjoyment of residents We are proposing dedication of approximately 5 -6 acres of public park in the west central portion of the site for use as an active City park with play equipment and picnic areas. Additionally, we are proposing numerous private open space /recreational spaces in the neighborhoods. The private recreational space may include small neighborhood parks, tot -lots, passive open space and trail corridors. Sidewalks on the main streets allow convenient connections to the trails within the project neighborhoods and, ultimately, to the regional trail system. Page 2