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,- - - ~ .~.I .--. _1--1- -I-I ! . . .. -. . . ~ I OBJECTIVES .. The Planning Commission. with CounCil authorizalion, in early 1988, established a task force and asked ils members to consider planning and development objectives for the site localed generally northeast of the inlersectionollnlerstale Highways 35W and 694. In addition, the force was I asked to determine the most ellicient means of reaching those objectives, and report its findings lathe commission. Earlyin its deliberations, the force developed the following Objectives: s_ To aUrael development 01 the enlire acreage by one developer. 1_ To remove existing uses that are likely to have an adverse impact Rationale: Having one developer deal with the site should serve I on the further developmenl of the area. 10 insure rational and coordinated uses, providing benellts to both the city and the developer. Rationale: Potential high quality development on the site is I encumbered and made unlikely by the presence of uses that 6_ To increase the potential tax return to the city. detract from the area's ambience. Rationale: It is always in the city's interest to maximize Ihe return 2_ To provide a safe, convenient and attractive entry 10 the sile lrom on its assets. Highway 96_ I 7. To prepare a development plan in a timely manner so the Rationale: Clearly, in order lor a site to develop, a means musl advantages 01 current taxing and bonding programs may be be provided for users to reach it. Further, that access must be sale, pursued. convenient, and attractive, particulary ilthe development is of high I quality. Rationale: It is believed thai development incentive plans presently available 10 the city will be rescinded in upcoming 3. To aUract high quality development that will creale a positive image legislative sessions. for the community. I B, To have developer participation in defining and planning Rationale: This site is one of the community's most visible, and improvement needs prior to the Cily making any committment 10 represents the last major developmenl area. The city should take undertaking any such improvements. lull advantage 01 this opportunity to insure that this property develops in an attractive manner. Rationale: Only those improvements actually desired should _ undertaken, and those items cannot be determined by the c 4_ To aUract a "Business Campus" development that takes full alone without engaging in t~king a significant (and unneeded) ris advantage of the site's location (Inlerslate highways, lake, etc.), size, and visibility. 9_ To develop plans and implementation strategies that will insure I thai the site remains competitive with the increasingly aggressive Rationale: Many positive features are available on this property, offering of neighboring communities. bul at this poinl exisl only as potentials. It is important that any development integrate these fealures in such a manner that lheir Rationale: Virtually every community in the northern suburbs is. or I full value may be realized. is planning to, oller, development aid for undeveloped siles. 3 ---,..~-_._--~--. ----..- -,,--~-.> -"_.._.~ I I I I I .. I