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8.0 S'T'AFF RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 The Based on the information provided and the findings in Section 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this project report, staff recommends approval of the request by Forth Heights Lutheran Church for a rezoning from - l to PUD, with an underlying zoning of R -1 and for approval of the General Concept Planned Unit Development, subject to the following conditions: A, The design of the North Heights Lutheran Church Campus Master Plan should be compatible with the general context and human scale of the neighborhood for both architecture design and building materials. It is set back from residential areas and is similar in mass to the apartment complexes to the north. The school and sanctuary structures incorporate a flat roof consistent with a school and have added other architectural elements to further enhance each structure and reduce the visual mass of the building. Other enhancements to reduce appearance of building mass and height could include different sets of windows, large expanses of similar facade materials, an contextually matching brie. B. The Public works Department has reviewed the grading, drainage, and utility plans proposed with the General Concept plan submittal. All plans, including the location of fire hydrants and utility services connections, require the approval of the Public Works Department. C. The conceptual landscape plan must be modified prior to Final Development Plan approval. This plan must include additional shrubs and perennials adjacent to the north storm water management area. Staff will work with the projects landscape architect on screening options (especially at areas where headlights hit houses) and properly spaced maple and/or honey locust tress. D. A gate(s) be designed and installed in the north parking lot to prohibit weekday school traffic from entering and existing the site from Woodbridge Street. E. The Penal Development PTT Plan and final hearing regarding the property rezoning being submitted and approved within one year of the General Concept PUD Plan. 9.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 9.1 On April 2, 2003, the Roseville Planning Commission held the public hearing regarding the Forth Heights request. At the hearing a number of adjacent residential property owners addressed the Commission with questions and concerns (see attached minute excerpt). Specifically, area residents voiced concerns about speeding traffic, site access locations, added noise, after school activities, size of sanctuary, parking, and site lighting. Most road concerns related to Woodbridge Street is 9.2 The Commission also had questions of staff and the developer regarding the proposal, a l'sting area conditions, and potential impacts PF3449 -- INCA Concept Plan - 060903 Page 7 of 8