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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 12, 2000 about that potential and would like to see the actual agreement with the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Smyser stated this would be a new zoning district and apply only to the Town Center. Council Member Carlson read language from Page 9 of the plan indicating: "Minor adjustments to the Land Use Plan are permitted at the discretion of the City Council, if the Council finds they are consistent with the intent of the Development Standards." She stated she finds that language very confining with regard to future action being limited to minor adjustments. Council Member Carlson suggested it be reworded to allow more discretion by the Council in its future actions. Mr. Smyser explained the rationale behind establishing a maximum setback as opposed to a minimum setback to allow more accessibility, a better pedestrian scale, and a pleasant pedestrian pathway. He explained that this is also one of the more controversial parts of this plan, including having the parking lot behind the building rather than directly on the street. He explained this is an unusual configuration so staff has re z' urban development and determined it is not a problem with willing d 1 Mayor Bergeson noted this is a similar configuration to e Bear Lake. Council Member Carlson stated her concerns t d construction up to 77th Avenue since there is an existing neighborho • F; ludes Mr. Vacha who wants to be informed, the open space for the McD t and whether that is consistent with the Environmental Plan or th t anticipated for the other three corners, making progress with the Tag •ac and funding source. She stated this can be an attractive project if she wished the Council had been brought into the discussion earlib p ss. Council Member Carlson stated it is her hope that issues of conc , s can�1. ositively addressed and resolved. Mr. Powell stated tsion of the road was clearly stated previously and Mr. Vacha was informed of tha `' a. ct. Mr. Smyser agreed that access to Lake Drive is a big issue. Mr. Powell concurred and commented on the impact of additional access points. He stated the City and County are in agreement with what they are requiring in that regard. Mr. Smyser next addressed the build -to lines and explained the desire to create a design for pedestrians as well as vehicles by locating building entry points. Mayor Bergeson asked if there will also be building entrances off the parking lot. Mr. Smyser answered affirmatively. Mayor Bergeson noted the business owner's concern raised if there are two points of entry due to security and the need for two cash register stations. 2