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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 Planned Development Overlay for a shopping center at I -35W and Lake Drive. After much discussion, the Board indicated their approval of the shopping center concept with the understanding that revised plans and additional detail will be provided as development proceeded. The action tonight is to review the concept plan and obtain general consensus from the Council. Additional public hearings and detailed review of specific site plans will occur as development proceeds. Mr. Wessel explained that JADT Development Group, LLC, is requesting a planned development overly concept plan approval for a 144,500 square foot retail commercial development to the east and south of Lake Drive and 77th Street. The proposed development is to be a mix of retail, restaurant, and other commercial uses (i.e., bank) within 11 buildings for the first phase of the development. A second phase is intended to occur to the ease of Phase I, although no plans have been formalized for that portion of development. The approximate 28.5 acre parcel is zoned SC, Shopping Center District. Mr. Tim Baylor, developer, came forward and stated that it has been a pleasure to work with the City staff of Lino Lakes. When the project began, they were just looking for a site for a new McDonald's store. The vision of Lino Lakes is much broader than anticipated. The group that has been appointed to put this project together is top quality. He stated that he believes the project is in the best interest of the City. The timing is good in regard to the growth potential of the City. Mr. Baylor stated that interest from retailers and developers is already being generated on this project. He noted that a civil firm had just been hired to assist in this project. Mr. Ron Krank, K. K. Architects, came forward and briefly discussed the architectural design of the project. He stated that K. K. Architects has much expertise in the design of shopping centers. Other projects they have developed include: Tamarack Village, Woodbury Village, Mall of America, Golden Valley Commons, McDonald's at Southtown Center, and the McDonald's at Miracle Mile Center. Mr. Krank stated that the project does include good visuals, traffic constraints, and the City vision of I -35W south. He indicated that the site layout with current road configuration led to dialog for the retail interest. Mr. Krank went over sketches for the proposed project. JDAT Development Group is proposing a large retail building with smaller shops that will include a grocery store, restaurant, bank, gas station, and drug store. They are proposing a series of small parking lots with common lighting and landscaping. Mr. Krank explained that the next step is to take the project to the market. The developers must take the concept to large retailers and test the concept. They will proceed with the next step if approval of the concept plan is received from the Council. Mr. Brixius stated that this is a very rough concept plan. A PDO will be necessary for flexibility. He briefly went over the Issues Analysis of the concept plan. He stated that he recommends 8