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from long ago because Target and associated buildings to the west have never been a "Shopping Center" as defined in the City Code. 5.20 Compatible Zoning District and Use. The City Planner has reviewed the proposal with respect to the existing and surrounding zoning, as well as for an appropriate zoning designation, and concludes that the B-3, General Business District is the most appropriate zoning district given the existing use of the site and those contemplated by the applicant. 5.21 The General Business District (B-3) permits single use retail, regardless of size or connection. 5.22 Earisting Traffic and Utility Capacity. Staff, working with traffic consultants and Ramsey County, has determined that the site, with modifications as indicated on the attached site plan and within the right-of-way of County Road B, has adequate traffic and utility support capacity for the expanded use. State Farm Road will be eliminatedthrough the VACATION process, but the entry semaphore to Target and Har Mar Mall must be updated for timing and left t� signals. A median will be installed within County Road B to channel the left turns and other improvements made to both County Road B and Snelling Avenue to address movement/capacity issues (see attachment). 5.23 Policies. The Community Development Staff relies on the Adopted Comprehensive Plan Land Use Goals and Policies as the City Policy by which to formulate a conclusion on whether the rezoning is in the best interest of the City. This information has been analyzed in the aforementioned Comprehensive Land Use Map Amendment, Section 5.1 to 5.9. VACATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC EASEMENTS: 5.25 Redevelopment of this site requires the elimination or relocation of roads and certain utilities. Target Corporation owns the land and the City simply has a special purpose easement. The proposal seeks the vacation and/or relocation of: a. 10 public roadway easements recorded for what is currently State Farm Road. b. A public pathway easement in the southeast corner of the parcel. c. A public sanitary sewer easement. d. A public watermain easement the runs from County Road B to Commerce Street along the west side of the properiy. 5.26 The project proposes a sidewalk along County Road B that will replace the existing sidewalk the length of the development, which design may require a new pathway easement dedication from Target. Also the existing watermain located on the western portion of the properiy will be relocated as a component of the redevelopment proj ect and a new easement dedicated by Target. PF3591_RCA_091304.doc Page 6 of 1D