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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 19, 2003 • Page 8 1 Commissioner Stromgren suggested that Mr. Lindberg take a drive along the Parkway, 33`d, 2 Crestview and Silver Lane to get a feel for the design of the homes in the area. He stated that 3 there is a variety that includes the 1950-60's ramblers and starter mansions that include 4 considerable stone and brick. Mr. Lindberg agreed stating that by clarifying the specific 5 elements of each design they would like to incorporate would help them create the image they 6 are after. 7 8 Commissioner Hanson asked at what point in the project did they review and determine that 9 retail would work in this area. He noted that the initial proposal was only for housing. Mr. Pratt 10 explained that the acquisition of a mall, the restrictive cross easements, the cost of providing the 11 infrastructure, the storm ponding and relocation of people all had an impact on their decision to 12 incorporate discount and more retail into the plan. He reviewed the redevelopment process and 13 concepts of suburban areas with the Commission. 14 15 Vice Chair Stille referenced the name, Village of St. Anthony and expressed concerns that the 16 naming could cause confusion with respect to their location. He stated that he lives in St. 17 Anthony Village and when you just say St. Anthony it raises the question of location. He 18 referenced other locations that add to the confusion, the Village of St. Anthony, St. Anthony 19 Main, St. Anthony Park, St. Anthony Village and the proposed Village at St. Anthony. He stated 20 that this gives the impression of a `new' location. He stated that they have their own brand and 21 that is that they live in the Village and that being a resident, he is struggling with the concept. IR He encouraged them to consider this issue as they move forward in the planning process. Mr. Pratt stated that they have discussed the naming issue as a group noting that it is a subjective 24 issue, open for discussion. Chair Melsha stated that one of the local features of this area is the 25 lake and suggested that they take that into consideration as a possible connection when 26 considering the naming. 27 28 Mr. Pratt stated that they have been in ongoing negotiations with the owners of the Cub Foods 29 store noting that they recently completed the negotiations to purchase the store, in partnership 30 with the Robert Muir Company. He stated that in an effort to determine how they can be good 31 neighbors and meld it together so it works, Terry Kingston, Officer of SBT, LCC is present to 32 announce the agreement. 33 34 Terry Kingston, Officer of SBT, LLC, announced to the Commission that Cub Foods has agreed 35 to enter into a purchase agreement and advised the Commission that a resolution concerning this 36 is being reviewed by the City Attorney to be presented to City Council for approval at the 37 August 26, 2003 City Council meeting. He reviewed the agreement with the Commission. 38 39 Ms. Hall asked if the Commission was interested in scheduling a workshop to discuss the 40 planning issues prior to the public hearing. Mr. Shardlow stated that he is willing to do a 41 workshop between now and the public hearing to review any concerns. He stated that he could 42 put together a map of the developments for the Commission to review and tour. 43 Vice Chair Stille suggested providing the Commission with a list of the developments and 0 suggested that each could visit the developments as they have time versus a scheduled tour. Mr. 46 Pratt stated that if the Commission would let them know when they are coming they could have