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05/18/2002 12:00 FAX 6123378601 DAGHLGR SHAROLOW 0 UBAN Q003 The propos^ PUD would address a significant part of that concern by introducing n^dcntiaJ along Ae western end of the corridor. With the change in role and funclion of ra 12, when the byjass is constructed, there may be a good rationale behind the change to residenbal use. The retail uses in the northwest comer of TH 12 and Willow Road. i^evdoi^ for ^wntowi. Un* Lake. He prapoaed reaUurant end some hmiM letul^d be a go^ complimeot to the rest of the developiiient and not detract sipuficantly ^in Long ^e. No one should be expecting that even limited retail could be nyiport^by the developorat itself. It will need to draw flora the broader coraraunity m order to l» successfiU, but .t still should maximize the opportunity to connect with tta adjacent residential area. In summap^, the pro]wsed PUD show promise and has many elements that we find very poauve. TTiere « also numerous design detaUs that need to be addressed, but they ne<^ to ^ m Ime behind the major issues. TTiose fundamental issues are related to land use and the inconsistencies with the adopted Land Use Plan. It ultimately does the develooers no service to beat around the bush, or spend a couple of hours discussing derign details If you can support residential along the corridor, if well designed and configu^ then ’ ^d that message. Be as dear as possible in identifying the criteria that you will be using to judge a successful design, .^so be as clear as possible about your feelings about retail m general and a grocery store in particular. The developers need to understand wiiere they stand on these key issues and the sooner the better. We would welcome the opportunity to help the City with any aspect of this process. Sincerely, Dahlgren, Shardlow, A Uban. Inc. Jo^^I^hardlow, AICP I^l^dent and Director of Planning .V