04-16-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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,�� . i #��_32�8 � Apri111,2007 Page 10 Issues for Consideration It is important that consideration of the proposed amendment be focused on "uses" and the impacts of those uses, rather than on site planning. To assist the discussion, consider the following questions with respect to retail use of Outlot A as opposed to strictly office use: � 1. What are the potential positive and negative impacts to the surrounding residential neighborhood? � 2. What are the potential impacts to traffic circulation in the area of Willow Drive, Highway . 12, and Kelley Parkway(and Old Crystal Bay Road, for that matter)? 3. What are the potential impacts to the viability of retail redevelopment in Long Lake? 4. Do the benefits of retail use of Outlot A outweigh any potential negative impacts? S. What goals or perfornlance standards might be established in the CMP to ensure that any • negative impacts of retail use in Outlot A are reduced, mitigated or eliminated? 6. What goal_s or performance standards might be estahlished in the CMP that ensure a high- quality development that is viable on a long-term basis? Given the somewhat transient . nature ot retail uses, how might any negative impacts of fut�ire tenant t�irnover be managed? This memo has not attempted to specifically address the food co-op or bank/office uses. From a CMP standpoint, Planning Commission should be addressing the global perspective of whether � commercial use of Outlot A should include just office use, a mix of office and retail, or just retail. At the same time, we must understand that the property owner and the prospective developers/users of the site have a narrow focus on their intent for the site. Staff Recommendation Planning Commission should hold the public hearing, discuss the proposed amendment, consider . the pros and cons of retail use of Outlot A, and make recommendations to Council regarding the proposed amendment. . � •