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EXTRACT OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF <br /> JANUARY 13, 1999 <br /> Planning File 3049. PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH and SENIOR <br /> HOUSING PARTNERS9 LL <br /> 5a. planning fie 3049. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Senior Housing Partners,LL C,are <br /> requesting an amendment to the Cits Comprehensive Flan to change the future land use <br /> designation of a 6.1 acre parcel from Church to High Density Residential(2561 Victoria Street <br /> North)and the designation of a 2.1 acre parcel from Low Density Residential to High Density <br /> Residential(2555 Victoria Street North). prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Senior Housing <br /> Partners,LLC,are also requesting concept development plan approval for a mixed use planned <br /> unit development including the existing Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,a 56-unit three-story <br /> senior housing building and an off-street parking area. The properties are located at 2555 and <br /> 2561 Victoria Street North(south of County Road C and west of Victoria Street North). <br /> Chair Harms left the meeting and Me tuber j ohn Rhody became Acting Chair. <br /> Chair Rhody read the item update fro m the staff report o f J anuary 13,1999. <br /> Dennis Welsch presented a summary of other potential similar sites in Roseville as per staff <br /> report dated,January 13, 1999. <br /> Chair Rhody and Member Cunningham explained that potential alternatives give the <br /> Commission a broader perspective,allowing the Planning Commission to proceed with caution. <br /> Bob Van Slyke,developer,and Russ Rosa,project architect, reviewed the line of sight study from <br /> the pathway surrounding the Lake Bennett. <br /> Member Cunningham requested clarification on relocating the building further north and east. <br /> The architect explained the building would still have an I-Is shape,but could be modified. <br /> Member Olson noted she reviewed tapes and notes of the public hearing. She expressed concern <br /> regarding retaining zoning-it should be stable,no rezo wings should occur. She expressed <br /> concern about 45%impervious surface;the building is too large,too close to the lake and parr. <br /> She would vote 46no'. <br /> Member Mausing explained that this was a difficult decision to snake. His analysis started with <br /> the Cgrnprehensive Plan designation(residential-low density). The applicant must carry the <br /> burden to justify change. He cannot support the concept. He explained a series of positive <br /> issues,but not sufficient to justify change. The parking problem is a non-issue and would not <br /> change perspectives. The applicant has not met the low to moderate income housing need. He <br /> noted that$600-$900/month was considered affordable in the senior study. There was no <br /> guarantee that the units could be sold as lower income units;60 of the units.could be for <br /> higher incomes. There Nvas no way to guarantee that Roseville residents would be occupants. <br /> The visual impact on the parr was the largest impact. While not a pristine park at this time <br /> (examples given)it will be an impact on the park. The building could go ahead without harming <br /> his enjoyment of the parr,,but most people felt this would have a strong impact on the parr. He <br /> would vote against the project. <br /> Member Milder considered the carne issues than Member Klausing did but with different <br /> conclusions. Within the park,,he could see many man-made improvements;the project would <br /> not destroy value in the park. Walking paths do attract walkers and was the nest improvement <br /> at McCarrins Park,bringing neighbors together. The ambience and values of Central Park <br /> would not be harmed. <br /> Member Mulder explained the Comprehensive Plan and process may not have been"carved in <br /> stone',but rather a dynamic document that changes with community values. The Commission <br /> has changed the Plan numerous tunes. Without changer there was no need for the Planning <br />