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Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1982 Page Three Discussion followed regarding the managing of the proposed shopping center. Ms. Manske indicated to the Planning Commission that Caldwell would be managing the center. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission should also look at the standards for a conditional use permit. There are still some questions about standard 2, 5, and 6 that need to be looked at. Standards I, 3, and 4 seem to be answered in the new proposal. Zack Johnson referred to his memo that was included in the Planning Commission pack- ets. Mr. Johnson felt that the traffic flow was okay. The major problem is with the circulating pattern of traffic. Mr. Johnson indicated that there was limited access to Sites A and F, with only one point of access to Site F and only one point of access to Site A. Another major concern Mr. Johnson indicated was the absence of an access to Highway 169. Mr. Johnson indicated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation told him a year ago that there would be no access to Highway 169 at that point. Mr. Johnson indicated that the main point of entry into the shopping center is through Parcel I. Mr. Johnson indicated that he felt this was inadequate, and that possibly Barthel should restudy this problem. Mr. Johnson also indicated that ped- ~~trian c~rculation through the center is very limited, and he still feels that the sidewalk if very critical. Mr. Johnson further indicated that he felt that the only weaknesses in the new proposal were in Sites A, Band C regarding landscaping. Mr. Johnson further indicated that there was good buffering on the west side. Mr. John- son also indicated that he had some question regarding the subdividing of Parcels H and J, and why those should be separate lots. In conclusion, Mr. Johnson stated that the basic land use concept is consistent with the City's adopted Generalized Land Use Plan with the exception of having too much land area designated to commercial use. It is recommended that an area of high den- sity residential be developed on a portion of Parcels E and F. There would seem to be several possibilities for these areas to be mixed use through the inclusion of limited convenience retail and/or office uses. Chairman Tracy indicated that the Planning Commission should come up with some kind of recommendation to give to the City Council for their meeting on July 12th, 1982. Commissioner Pearce indicated that before making a motion, he would like to make some preliminary remarks. Commissioner Pearce indicated that he has found very little opposition to this shopping center concept; it should be built. Commissioner Pearce indicated that it was a question of timing to be effective. Commissioner Pearce also felt that the spirit of competition would dictate the timing and size of the center. Commissioner Pearce further indicated that the motion he was going to make tonight was very thought out.