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Approved Fernelius replied that DSU had done a market study for the development and the results stated that neighborhood business would be the most successful and the square footage that was recommended was fifteen to twenty thousand square feet. Howard asked if the retail area is very successful is there flexibility to expand the retail for the development. Fernelius replied that if the area is successful, the City would come back before the Commission with a modified plan to increase the retail site. Carlson added that all the uses that are allowed in the Al district are also allowed in the A2 district, so that retail could go along Old Hwy 8 also. Schiferl inquired how the City would be marketing the site. Fernelius replied that the City would be using the Design Guidelines to help market the site. The guidelines are a great way to show the principals and concepts that the City is striving for. Motion by Baker, Second by Howard to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, MOTION CARRIED. Motion by Baker, second by Schiferl to FORWARD THE PROPOSED CHANGES FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL WITH THE CHANGES NOTED OF THE ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 7-220(1)AND SECTION 7-230(8)PLANNED DEVELOPEMENTS. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, MOTION APPROVED. Informational Item: Update from Theresa Greenfield of David Bernard Builders & Developers regarding green/environmentally friendly design guidelines for the west side of Old Highway 8 within the Northwest Quadrant Fernelius reported that he asked the developers to give the Commission an update on the sustainable issues and where they are at with in the process. The developers have provided a memorandum that addresses those questions. The Council has approved the preliminary plat and preliminary PUD plan at the February 28th meeting and the next step will be to come back through the process for the first step on the final PUD and plat for track one which will be sometime in June. Fernelius added that he has also asked the developers to provide an exterior materials list. He offered to have the developers to do monthly updates as the process goes forward and the Commissioners responded in favor of that idea. Schiferl requested that they also receive updates from Sherman and Associates also. Announcements and Updates: Howard requested an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Fernelius replied that the City will start on it towards the end of this year to the beginning of next year. By the end of 2008 the City will need to turn in a new Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan C:ADocuments and Settings\igoepe l ocal Settings Tempo] Internet F des\OLK28\03-21-06 minutes(2).doc