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ARVEl\' HILLS PLAT\lNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 1,2000 10 Mr. Cox addressed the Commission and presented Chuck Fulmer,Presbyterian Homes, and e Kevin Busch of Busch Caulfield Architects. He stated that he purchased and developed a property across from the one in question a year ago, at 3116 Fairview A venuc in Roseville. He added that he and his wife live in Roseville and wanted to own and develop a property in a residential/commercial area which would be complimentary to the neighborhood and acsthetically similar to the homes surrounding it. Mr. Cox stated he bccamc intcrested in the property across the street as a means of ensuring it is satisfactOlily developed. He added it is a triangular site which is difficult to develop. He prcsented a concept plan which is a combination oflight retail or office space and residential spacc, He noted that North Suburban Young Life is interested in leasing the space as their northwestern administration officc, adding they would bc an excellent addition to the community through their work with high school and junior high students, Mr. Cox expressed his excitement over the plan and asked Kevin Busch to present the site plan and related drawings. He added the project would be pursued jointly by himself and Presbyterian Homes as thc primary financier. He notcd that Presbytcrian Homes is interested in developing the property into an amcnity which would serve the neighborhood's best interests. Kevin Busch, Busch Caulfield Architects, presented the proposed site plan. Hc stated the property has many interesting features and various ways to use the site have becn reviewed. He noted the properties position as a gateway to the City, adding a green space is proposcd for the southernmost tip of the triangular property below a turnaround drive. e Mr. Busch stated a retail or officc space with interior parking for residents would be 7,600 square feet on a main levcl with two residentiaIliving units, while an upper level situated over the parking area would have five more living units. He added that Mr. Fulmer has indicated Presbyterian Homes would appreciate living units such as these for their staffto Iivc in. Mr. Busch stated that some liberties had been taken in the drawings with regard to proposcd sctbacks which help create a good use for a difficult property. He added the setbacks are five feet to the east, six feet to the north, and bctwcen fivc and fifteen feet to the west. He noted the project would clean up the property's boundaries which are currcntly vague. Mr. Busch stated the retail space would be approximately l, 1 00 squarc fcet, and the parking area would have seven parking spaces. Commissioner Galatowitsch askcd whether the living units would be efficiency apartments. Mr. Busch stated the living units would be one or two bedroom apartments and could be affordable housing, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked whether the entire southern triangular portion ofthe property could be turned into green space. Mr. Busch stated he has not dctermined whether the turnaround drive is required there. e Commissioner Sand stated the property in question was included in the Neighborhood Business district designation discuss cd earlicr. He asked for clarification with regard to the height of the proposed structure, as the Neighborhood Business district has a 35-foot height limitation. Mr.