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Community Development Director Gladhill agreed there are impacts with the southern outlet and the Plan surrounding that. He stated there are too many differing opinions on what that opportunity is, there is no consensus, but may be more consensus by the end of July when the Study is completed. He suggested Village Bank address phasing the plat and the resulting impact on the investment they would put into Rivlyn Avenue. Randy Diers, President of Village Bank, stated they appreciate the massive scope of the redevelopment and focus of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study to eliminate over 200 access points along Highway 10. Unfortunately, it falls during a time they are platting this 5.7 acre site. Mr. Diers stated they believe the extension of the southern Rivlyn Avenue is the best use for their property, as it opens seven lots with access through an outlot onto the Mississippi River. He stated these lots will be popular during this economic recovery and the highest and best use of the site. Mr. Deers stated nice homes will be built, establishing a good tax base. He noted Rivlyn Avenue will be extended with a cul-de-sac and Outlot C will extend the bicycle path. This pushes the frontage road to the north. Mr. Diers stated they are new to this process and and owner, they want to move through this process as expeditiously as possible as the economy is improving. He stated phasing would be difficult because a prospective homeowner will want to know the road alignment prior to making an investment. In addition, they will be significant lots. Commissioner Bauer stated concerns relate to the length of the cul-de-sac and whether an extension to Rivlyn Avenue could eliminate the cul-de-sac concern. Mr. Deers stated the southern route is impactful to this site with a residential use so they hope for the northern service road option that would provide access to the industrial area more efficiently and still accomplish the goal of eliminating Highway 10 access points. Commissioner Bauer asked about the zoning. Community Development Director Gladhill indicated the parcel owned by Village Bank is almost entirely E-1 Employment with a sliver piece of Single Family Residential on the opposite side of the future Mississippi River Trail. Commissioner Bauer stated maybe Outlot A should be zoned E-1. He supported starting a rezoning process because it would be necessary before the lots can be sold for residential. Community Development Director Gladhill agreed it makes sense to have those lots zoned Residential but the frontage road remains to be resolved. He stated there are comments on both sides of which alternative is best so the City is awaiting the outcome of the Study. He stated staff will do their best to keep the process moving forward, but it will be tight because the City is also considering significant Comprehensive Plan amendments at peak times. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the Study was commissioned by the Department of Transportation so ultimately it will be their Study. It was funded partially by Anoka County and the City will be asked to adopt that Study, probably in July. At that point, preliminary and final design will occur within the broader Study. Chairperson Levine stated he is trying to understand the timeline of this process. Community Development Director Gladhill stated the final open house on the Study is June 25, 2014, at Greenhaven in Anoka. At that meeting, final comment will be accepted. Those comments will then be provided to regulating agencies so it may be mid-July to the end of July before the City adopts the Study. Community Development Director Gladhill stated he understands that is not the best timing for Village Bank but the City may learn enough through the process by the end of July/early August, where the Planning