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rage 6 LP-35 discussions have centered on these areas being developed for medium and low-density residential. Earth Berms and plant- ings may be the preferred form of landscaping for these areas. The building plans are complete and contain the required information. As previously noted, the exterior treatment will be made to match the existing Super Valu store. Planninq Considerations: We have two primary concerns for this development other than the aforementioned concerns regarding circulation, access driveways, and landscaping. These are: (I) IIow the development fits into the long range planning objectives, and (2) The potential traffic problems. ' ~ In terms of long range planning objectives, the 1971 Land U~e Plan envisioned the subject parcel and property to the west and south as being developed for general business activities. The Board of Planning has recently, however, approved a draft of a revised Land Use Plan for the north part of New Brighton. As the attachec Proposed Land Use Plan indicates, there are revisions from the 1971 plan. For the subject area the principal change proposed is the conversion of the present vacant commercial land to residential uses. The exception to this is that the vacant frontage along Silver Lake Road (between Super Valu and Taco Johns) is proposed for neighborhood commercial use. It is noted in the revised Plan that preferred development may be a small nighborhood convenience center integraged with existing development, such as the super- market. It is further suggested that expanding the small neighborhood center to the west should be carefully reviewed and that a market study may be desirable to consider its economical feasibility. The revised plan also notes that if the commercial expansion to the west does occur, it should be planned to channel traffic through the controlled intersection at Mississippi Street. It is recommended in the revised plan that surrounding residential uses be well buffered through landscaping.