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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Page 12 noted that incorporation of this land into the development would shift the proposed 50- 558 unit structure; but would need further action at the May 4, 2011 Planning Commission 559 meeting to vacate the parcel to address an easement, upon which, the entire package 560 would be presented to the City Council for consideration and action. Mr. Paschke noted 561 that this would provide for adjustment of the proposed building’s footprint, design and 562 location, as well as access to the parcel. Mr. Paschke advised that the easement would 563 be twelve feet (12’) wide and dedicated as part of Lot 2, and then replatted with the 564 easement incorporated into one lot with all applicable easements then dedicated. 565 Mr. Paschke referenced Exhibits B through G included as part of the staff report that 566 were being modified as part of this amendment, and detailed in Sections 9.3 through 9.7 567 and Sections 9.9 through 9.12 specifically. Mr. Paschke advised that, to-date, staff had 568 received no public comments in opposition, with those contacts being supportive, 569 specifically those residents of the adjacent townhomes. 570 Staff recommended approval of the request and three actions, as detailed in Section 7 of 571 the staff report dated April 6, 2011. 572 AEON Applicant Representatives, James Lenhoff, Sr. Project Manager with AEON 573 and also present, Project Architect Michelle Botatz-Pribble. 574 Mr. Lenhoff provided a brief background of AEON and the organization’s philosophy; their 575 long-term ownership and management of all their projects, with on-site managers; and 576 other projects owned and managed by them throughout the area. Mr. Lenhoff reviewed 577 AEON’s mission to provide safe, quality homes and build quality neighborhoods within 578 the communities in which they are located; as well as continue to invest in those 579 communities through connecting people, residents, and community amenities. Mr. 580 Lenhoff noted the neighborhood meetings held by AEON to-date with area residents as 581 Phase I and Phase II of the Sienna Green project proceeded; and their commitment to 582 enhancing environmental, safety, and landscaping amenities for their projects, as well as 583 for adjacent property owners. Mr. Lenhoff noted that “AEON” meant “forever,” and 584 appropriately reflected their mission as environmental stewards by addressing 585 stormwater and energy sustainability, as well as cost efficiencies for short- and long-term 586 performance of their buildings and to favorably participate in building strong communities 587 and improve the quality of life for its residents through providing a foundation of quality 588 housing opportunities. 589 Mr. Lenhoff reviewed the condition of the complex when AEON originally took it over, its 590 work with various agencies and the City of Roseville in putting together the PUD project; 591 and resulting rehabilitation of 120 units that had originally been built in 1965, with strong 592 bones, but needing serious updating and improvements, including improved security on- 593 site for residents and the broader community. Mr. Lenhoff advised that Phase I was 594 100% occupied; and security issues had been addressed; along with the rehabilitation of 595 the interior and exterior portions of the building, as well as the site itself. 596 Mr. Lenhoff noted that Phase II was part of the original plan and was proposed to be 2-3 597 bedroom units to facilitate young families. Mr. Lenhoff opined that Sienna Green was a 598 prime site for those young families in the community and school district, in addition to its 599 connections to surrounding businesses. Mr. Lenhoff anticipated breaking ground later this 600 summer, with intended project completion yet this fall, since final funding had been 601 awarded in the late fall of 2010. 602 Mr. Lenhoff clarified that the triangle parcel under discussion was now under AEON’s 603 ownership, and had been intended to be part of the property when it was purchased, but 604 property records had been inadequately recorded, requiring additional title work. 605 Member Wozniak asked Mr. Lenhoff to elaborate on the building materials and energy 606 efficiency components of the rehabilitation for the previously-named Har Mar Apartments, 607 as well as the new proposed units. 608 Mr. Lenhoff advised that the boiler system had been replaced with a 95% efficient 609 system; new insulation and windows were added throughout; Energy Star appliances had 610