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08/11/1001 11:00 PAX 0128878001 DASmjGR SURDLOV & UBAN Q008, The proposed PUD would address a significant part of that conceni by introducing fcsideatial akxig the western end of the corridor. With the change in role and function of TH 12, when the by-pass is constructed, there may be a good ratiooale behind the change to reaideiilial use. The retail uses in the northwest cotim of TH 12 and Willow Road, however, continue to stand out as inconsislent with the Plaa The proposed grocery store is particularly noteworthy, since a grocery store would be a logical anchor use in any redevelopnieat scenario for Downtown Long Lake. The proposed restaurant and some limited retail could be a good compliment to the rest of the development and not detract sig nifican tly from Long Lake. No one should be expecting that even limited retail could be supported by the development itself. It will need to draw from the broader community in or^ to be successful, but it still should maximi/e the opportunity to connect with the adjacent residential area. In summary, the proposed PUD shows promise and has many elements that we find very positive. There are also numerous design details that need to be addressed, but they need to stand in line behind the major issues. Those fundamental issues are related to land use and the inconsistencies with the adopted Land Use Plan. It ultimately does the developen no service to beat around the bush, or spend a couple of hours diacimoing design details. If you can support residential along the corridor, if well designed and configured, then send that message. Be as clear as possible in identifying the criteria that you will be using to judge a successful design. Also be as clear as possible about your feelings about retail in general and a grocery store in particular. The developers need to understand v^iere 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. Johoj^Cshardlow.AICP Pj^dent and Director of Planning