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I ! I ! ! I these have stated publicly that they have retailers ready to build and are planning shopping centers. With the need in evidence, it is only logical to allow it, consistent with community goals and it is necessary to reserve sufficient land for that use to develop its long term potential. In the Twin Cities, an observable pattern has emerged of major retail shopping centers occupying about 160 acres. Therefore, approximately that amount of developable land should be pro- vided in the study area. Land uses normally occurring on the periphery of shopping areas should also be provided for. These uses consist largely of personal and professional services, eating places, multiple family housing and convenience "quick-stop" shopping. No general allocation of land area can be made and particularly in this instance as many of these facilities will continue to be provided in downtown Anoka. However, there should be enough land provided to create a buffer between the large retail areas and the residential development. The Metropolitan Council has developed new population, house- hold and employment allocations for the City of Ramsey under a Federal grant program. Preliminary allocations of population and households are slightly lower than those projected in this section. It is our opinion that the preliminary allocations are reasonable 'minimum' planning estimates. The difference in projection is not sufficiently significant to warrant changing - 26 -