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<br />Worthington explained that FAR is only one of the tools that can be used to determine density. <br />For example, in the HighTech area the upper limit of the building height would be the tool, while <br />in the downtown (Village Center) three things drive the density: parking ratios, physical size of <br />the block and height limits. <br /> <br />Kalish addressed her concern with approving the zoning because nothing is provided on a per <br />district bases. <br />Worthington gave examples: Corporate HighTech could be 1 million SF on 67.8 acres with a limit <br />of 6 buildings. <br /> <br />Kalish expressed concern that the setback along HWY 36 should not look like other jurisdiction’s <br />setbacks along the highway. <br />Worthington referenced page 3 of the GDP and discussed how the property lines and setbacks <br />along HWY 36 are measured. <br /> <br />Kalish then requested information on the Phasing of the overall project. <br />Pittman first discussed her question regarding the FAR. The current average FAR for the <br />development is 0.29 with the open space and road system netted out. <br />Pittman stated that the Phasing of the project was discussed with Staff and they recognize it is <br />critical to the development. The following might be what Phasing would look like: 280 residential <br />units allowed, then retail / commercial buildout, then the final residential. <br /> <br />Kalish pointed out that the GDP does not show Phasing and that should be included on the GDP. <br />Worthington expressed concern that the site is actually a redevelopment and not a new <br />development and that perhaps that detail is not needed. <br /> <br />Kalish next addressed her concerns regarding the frontage road adjacent to the NW Parkway and <br />asked that the applicant explain that area of the development. <br />Worthington referenced a map in the power point presentation to illustrate the location of the <br />th <br />frontage. It is almost where 96 St. is currently located. It will be tree lined and setback <br />approximately 100 feet. The development will be specialty retail and not big box along that <br />frontage road. <br />Kalish requested that that information be added to the GDP. <br /> <br />McDermott discussed the Xcel Energy line that runs through the STK property. Has the <br />applicant considered re-routing the line, putting it underground and what about the sub-station <br />location – does that affect the marketability of land in the high tech district. <br />Worthington stated that discussions have begun but the preliminary cost factors of underground is <br />very expensive. This is not a priority for STK. <br /> <br />McDermott then asked what does STK have planned for their corporation. <br />Sean Connellan stated that of the 1.6M SF available at STK most of it is not occupied. The vision <br />is to have 800K – 1M SF available. That would allow for approximately 3000 employees and the <br />current employment is 2200 – 2400. STK does not need a new location; they need new buildings <br />and flexibility for employment. <br /> <br />McDermott addressed the annexation agreement, requesting how important the sharing of sales <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />