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Commissioner Grant asked what Alatus liked or was challenged by within the TCAAP <br />redevelopment code. <br />Mr. Lux thought the true challenges were the density of 1,400 units and the amount of flex <br />space should be reduced on the north side of the boulevard. He wanted to see the tone for the <br />development set on this property and did not see flex space meeting this need. <br />Commissioner Grant inquired if the density was too low or too high_ <br />Mr. Stutz commented the proposed density level was too high for this development given the <br />amount of space set aside for residential neighborhoods. <br />Ms. Bak agreed especially given the variety of land uses the City wanted to see on this property. <br />Mr. Lux described how a portion of the flex space could be used to incubate new businesses. <br />He discussed the importance of creating a high quality entrance point. <br />Commissioner Huffman questioned what would become of the community center that would <br />be constructed by Alatus in five or ten years. <br />Mr. Lux stated the reality was the building may be temporary. However, with enough <br />understanding the building could be placed in a manner- that it could be converted into a park <br />structure in the future. <br />Commissioner Huffman inquired if it would be difficult to attract quality retail with the <br />proposed level of residential developments. <br />Mr. Lux did not believe this would be a concern. He discussed how restaurants would draw <br />people to the new development. <br />Ms. Bak commented on the importance of creating an experienced based town center. <br />Commissioner Huffman noted the success of the Centennial Lakes development. It was his <br />hope this Rice Creek Commons could have a similar look and feel. He asked if the developers <br />had any experience with their developments having an active military base as a neighbor. <br />Ms. Bak discussed the partnerships that had been established in Glenview. She believed it <br />would be important for the City and County to establish relationships with the people in the <br />military, in order to see what needs they might have. She encouraged the City and County to <br />include them in the planning process. <br />