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76 feet from the property line. After revision following a series of neighborhood meetings the building now is setback 106 feet from the property line. Brownstone Architecture These two senior apartment buildings are designed as two stories that blend elements from the main building with smaller residential elements. The Brownstones would have underground parking for residents and parking spaces for visitors. Each unit would have a patio or balcony area. The warm earth tone material palette is understated and allows the buildings to look as they belong on the overall site. Monuments The site is proposed to have a main campus sign at the main entrance on Lake Johanna Boulevard. A secondary smaller sign at the Shorewood Road entrance and smaller signs at the entrances to the Brownstone on County Rd D and the Brownstone on the west side of Lake Johanna Boulevard. A directional sign would indicate the receiving entrance off Sandeen Road. Within the site several signs would provide direction to the Care Center and other points. A general campus site would be desired at the corner of County Road D and Lake Johanna Boulevard and would be integrated into a landscape element for a softer presentation outside the right of way. PUD Flexibility Although careful consideration has been given to each element of the redevelopment plan we are requesting the city to exercise the flexibility allowed within the Planned Use Development ordinance. In order to best serve residents, create investment in community, build future tax base we are requesting flexibility in a few areas in trade for consideration of some of the additional elements and goals that we have been able to achieve. The project meets the R -2 overlay zoning requirements with the exception of building height. The highest portion of the proposed roof is 46 feet above the average grade while the R -2 zone allows a maximum building height of 35 feet. In order to mitigate the height, the building has been set back from the lake significantly and setback to neighboring properties and adjacent streets is farther than required. In addition, the main building is set on the lower part of the site so the height appears to be less than if the 35 feet were to be located at the standard setback of 40' from the property line. In reviewing the Cities ordinances, the City has an additional requirement that the deadline for landscape completion is within 6 months of issuance of building permit or 6 months of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Due to the phasing and constructability of this site some consideration will need to be given to the timeframe under which the landscaping will actually be able to be completed. It is our intent to complete each area as quickly as possible.