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• • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 1997 indicated the option of using Lino Lakes as a test for density impact and allowing preliminary review of the City's document will enhance those abilities. Mr. Licht explained this is not the last time the Council will see this material. The Village guidelines are pending. They will be coming, and will be expanded into the Town Center. Mr. Licht noted the two areas involving zoning will be the Village Center and to address performance zoning in two areas within Planning District 2 along the aircraft area. He explained the Committee's concern as to appropriate use and, in essence, their conclusion that rather than trying to anticipate the best use they would offer an opportunity for the property owners to come forward with their proposal and guide it through performance criteria as to what is acceptable. Council Member Bergeson asked about the area by the sea plane base and noted the owner of this property came in several months ago with a proposal but was put off and asked to wait until the Comprehensive Plan was in place. Mr. Licht stated his impression was that the property owner was satisfied with this course of action and need for zoning text. Also, Mr. Hanson (the property owner) has indicated the performance criteria was a more objective way to approach it and indicated no objection. Mr. Wessel noted that Mr. Hanson is a resident participant in this District and has been part of the process. Council Member Bergeson inquired regarding the "park search area." Mr. Licht advised it is in the southern potion of District 2. He reported there was a lot of discussion about access to the lake and pedestrian path that surrounds it. Questions were also raised about developability due to the narrow width and flood plain. Due to those issues, the Task Force decided to look into the potential of public view access to the lake, regional park, and trail system. He advised this was strongly supported by the neighborhood. Council Member Lyden suggested the area by the air field be used for future expansion of the air field and noted it will also afford the ability to properly screen that area. He commented on the need for vision to afford it to grow and provide proper screening for the neighborhood. Council Member Lyden stated his concern about District 1 and asked how the City can tell people they want light industrial along Highway 49 when just a block or two away will be the Town Center where people will shop. He suggested light industrial be put in other places and set aside this intersection for commercial, not light industrial. Council Member Lyden emphasized this intersection is the City's front yard. Council Member Kuether concurred and stated she can't see industrial at that intersection. Mr. Licht reviewed the study prepared in 1990 by SEH of land uses and market study which suggested the opportunity for industrial development. He stated he shares the opinion that it is not a crisis if this land does not develop immediately. Mr. Licht challenged the Council to look at light industrial developments in communities like Plymouth, Eden Prairie. and Lakeville PAGE. S