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Member Mulder explained that life-time residents are not the only residents who care about he <br /> community. we should not put up harriers to now residents. It would be nice for Roseville to <br /> open more existing housing for first time housing. He explained the need for more senior and <br /> transitional housing,a different type of housing and community. Residents are living healthy, <br /> longer,and should not move into nursing hornes. The project provides stimulation to seniors. If <br /> this project was only about parking,it would not be worth the effort. It is abort new vision and <br /> community services. The project would be a great community asset. <br /> Motion: Member Rhody moved,seconded by Member Wilke,to recommend approval of the <br /> request for an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use <br /> designation of both parcels from institution and Low Density Residential to High Density <br /> Residential;and,approval of the concept development plan for a mined use planned unit <br /> development including the existing P.U.D.of Peace Lutheran Church,a 56-unit three-story <br /> senior housing building,and an off-street parking area,,used on the findings outlined in the <br /> staff report dated January 13,1999,subject to the following conditions: <br /> a. Prior to requesting concept approval from the City Council,the applicant will hold a <br /> design meeting with neighbors and interested public(including the Planning <br /> Commission members if interested)to identify specific changes in site design and <br /> landscaping,materials,massing,and visual screening from the Lake. <br /> b. The applicant will include building design materials(brick.,masonry,and natural <br /> materials)that match those of the existing Church building. <br /> C. The applicant will redesign the building mass to be consistent with the height,width <br /> and size of the existing Church building. <br /> d. The applicant will request,in writing,the Council on January 25,1999,to provide a 60 <br /> day time extension to the project review process for further design refine me nt by the <br /> applicant. <br /> If the council approves the concept PUD and the change in the Comprehensive Plan, <br /> the PUD does not take effect until after final approvals of the PUD and Subdivision and <br /> respective agreements;and review and approval of the Comprehensive Plan change by <br /> the Metropolitan Council;and publication of the PUD ordinance. <br /> Member Wilke said he agrees with the concept,spent much time walking the path;feels the <br /> proposal could be a positive for the community. <br /> Member Rhody expressed thanks for the thorough discussion. He explainer)something will <br /> happen;change here will come;this is a good opportunity. He will support the motion. <br /> Member Cunningham said before tonight's meeting he was concerned snout the adjacency to <br /> schools and line-of-sight issues. After review there is not as large an impact as originally <br /> thought. It could be designed to minimize the impact,taking stock of our aging population. He <br /> would vote in favor. <br /> Member Klausing said he felt the Comprehensive Plan was not a static document;it is a starting <br /> point to determine a compelling reason to change. Having seniors near the park is an important <br /> idea;the location right on the path and the location on the hill is an impact;the environmental <br /> impact on ponding and impervious surface is important. The path around Mc arrons Lake <br /> could be a similar project and solution. <br /> Note: <br /> Ayes: Wilke,Cunningham,Rhody,Mulder <br /> Nays: Olson,Klausing <br /> Motion carries 4-2. <br />