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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Page 2 45 spaces; however, there are twenty-five (25) spaces indicated on the most recent site 46 plan, which would be the maximum spaces allowed by City Code for this type of use. 47 Further discussion included confirmation that there would only be a limited number of 48 staff on site at any given time, and limited visitors. 49 At the request of Member Strohmeier, Mr. Lloyd reviewed Sewer Access Charge credits, 50 as referenced in Section 5.3.h of the staff report. 51 Mr. Lloyd advised that staff had received some e-mails with questions and requesting 52 additional information, and some including suggestions on the proposed elevation; 53 seeking a flat roof for the new structure rather than a gable roof to reduce the height and 54 perceived presence of the building and to make it consistent with the adjacent apartment 55 building. Mr. Lloyd advised that no significant concerns were raised, other than 56 suggestions to install signage for northbound traffic on Dale Street to not allow left turns. Applicant Representative, Brian Winges, Principal of Suite Living. 1245 Gun Club 57 Road, White Bear Lake, MN Headquarters 58 59 Discussion among Commissioners, staff and the applicant included confirming that this 60 was the same applicant who had been looking at this property in 2008, when the property 61 was rezoned; however, it was noted that considerable improvement designs had been 62 made to the present plans for the site compared to the 2008 proposal, including 63 vacillating the building based on lessons learned from current facilities and day-to-day 64 operations and usage and improved designs for memory care units, with 12-bed pods 65 preferred. 66 Further discussion included the number of facilities currently operated by the applicant 67 (seven in the Twin Cities, six in Wisconsin, and six additional facilities being prepared in 68 the metropolitan area; legal right-of-way designation of a section of the parcel between 69 the street and east side of the property, currently under Ramsey County and City of 70 Roseville ownership; requirements for any use in a Neighborhood Business District to 71 have its primary entrance along the main frontage (Larpenteur Avenue) and not specific 72 to an assisted living facility; and design of the trash enclosure and its proposed size of 24’ 73 x 14’ to incorporate trash, recyclables, and potential mechanical components. 74 Mr. Winges advised that designs were still being finalized, and it may be determined to 75 have the chiller located in that area, if the design was for a 4-pipe HVAC system with 76 larger A/C units for the entire building located outside the building, with a compressor for 77 multiple smaller units versus multiple furnace and A/C units throughout the building. Mr. 78 Winges further advised that he didn’t think the entire enclosure would be necessary, but 79 wanted it to be available if necessary. 80 Further discussion included rationale and code requirements for locating the trash 81 enclosure in that area in relationship to adjacent residential properties and/or traffic 82 patterns around the corner, as well as a storm sewer easement in that corner, predicating 83 no structure could be place over that easement. 84 Mr. Winges assured Commissioners that the trash enclosure would be attractive and 85 similar in appearance to exterior building materials; advising that they were very 86 particular about the look of their buildings and sites. Mr. Winges encouraged 87 Commissioners to tour some of their other facilities. Mr. Winges advised that the look of 88 the buildings and sites were important for marketing of their facilities; and expressed 89 pride in their other facilities and their preference for high visibility sites; noting that 90 approximately eight out of ten of their clients living in their facilities became familiar with 91 them due to their visibility and attractiveness. 92 Member Wozniak noted the need for the trash enclosure to be adequately sized to 93 accommodate organic food wastes and recyclables in the future.