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. ". . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 15 Page two Marcel Eibensteiner, developer of Arden Oaks, expressed concern relative to drainage which crosses lot 12; suggested that the City require a drainage easement; noted that the lot created by the proposed split will require a substantial amount of fill (estimated 7' to 9') to bring the lot to the level of the road, After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the lot split as proposed, with a 20' drainage easement (10' on either side of the line). Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) (Drainage Easement to be added to Certificate of Survey to be recorded with Ramsey County when split is recorded.) Case No, 85-14, RezoninK from R-1 to R-4 and Planned Unit Development Permit for 48-Unit Apartment - STH 96/SnellinK Avenue - M. Eibensteiner, . R. Eibensteiner. S, Mindlin Council was referred to Planning memo (9/25/85), Planning minutes (10/2/85) and to transparency of Site Plan for proposed 48-unit apartment on a 4,4 acre site located at the southwest corner of STH 96 and Snelling Avenue. Miller explained that an R-4 zoning (Multiple Dwelling District) and a PUD Permit are required for the apartment. Miller reported that rezoning of the parcel from R-1 to R-4, and a PUD permit are requested; reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning; continued the public hearing on the PUD Permit pending the additional documentation required for PUD General Plan. Miller noted that the property is designated on the Comprehensive Development Plan as "Medium Density Residential", which corresponds to R-3 (townhouse and low density multiple dwelling district) permitting 4.5 units per acre. Miller commented that with the development of the large Church complex adjacent to the site, R-1 single family is not likely on this small, rela- tively isolated site. Miller said the proposed 48-unit building is not out of scale with the nearby Church complex, and does not crowd the site: suggested that the density of the site is the issue to be resolved. Developer Marcel Eibensteiner said they have been looking for an apartment site; feels an apartment on this site is an appropriate transition between the large Church complex and the residential to the east; noted that the building is sited on the west of the site, providing separation and landscaping between it and the single family residential area east of Snelling, Eibensteiner described the amenit~es of the apartment building and its orientation to a pond with a fountain; explained that there is a need for rental apartments; noted that executives, who are transferred frequently, would prefer renting to purchasing a home: anticipates the units will rent at $700+ per month. Eibensteiner said he talked to the R-1 land owner east of Snelling (Reiling) and he has no opposition to rezoning for an apartment proposal. Bernie Herman, architect, described the 48-unit 3-story building; said there will be 16 units/floor; each unit will have two bedrooms and a balcony, and each unit will have its own laundry facilities. Herman said the proposal conforms to City ordinance in all respects; underground parking is provided for 48 cars and additional surface parking for 59 cars is provided; noted . that the density is 10.6 units/acre (12.0 units/acre permitted in R-4). Herman said the primary access is from Snelling Avenue; noted the turn- around at the main entrance; explained the building is angular to fit the angular site and faces the pond; noted a rear building entrance for access to the parking area to the west of the building. Herman explained that the swimming pool is located in the one-story portion of the building at the building angle: said they are proposing extensive landscaping in addition to the existing tree cover; building will be face brick, doors and windows bronze; building is virtually maintenance-free and conveys a design of permanence and quality.