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''1 7.0 STAFF COMMENTS: � 7.1 On February 19, 2009, the applicant and Station 19 Architects held the required open house for the proposed (revised) Orchard development. There were between 20 to 25 property owners/residents in attendance. Informal discussions centered on questions/concerns regarding treatment of east side with special features to mitigate visual impacts; color and types of building materials; blending more into the adjacent neighborhood; request for additional signs for speed; traffic increase along Midland Grove Road; increased landscaping; transplanting of evergreen trees; discussion about keeping second drive on Midland Grove Road; access to County Road B; fire/safety aspects of building; and balcony usage (see attached narrative). 7.2 On February 26 2009, the Roseville Development Review Committee (DRC) met to review the revised plans for the Orchard. All in all the DRC supported the change in Comprehensive Land Use Map designation to High Density Residential; the zoning to general Residence District; and the proposal as currently situated on the subject parcel. 7.3 This proposal and its proximity to existing residential is of similar scale, mass and distance. Most notably are the similarities between Applewood Pointe and Greenhouse Village. 7.4 The Planning Division is interested in working with the applicant's architect on the possible modifications to the exterior elevation of the building through the use of building materials, colors, and architectural features. 8.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 The Planning Division recommends APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSNE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT, the REZONING, and the GENERAL CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT %r the property at 2025 County Road B for a 55-unit active senior living community by Art Mueller, with the following conditions: a. The applicandarchitect shall work with staff on the exterior elevation of the proposed building. b. Parking shall satisfy the City Code. � / c. The final landscape plan shall include additional screening along the south and north sides of the building. This screening may include a decorative fence and/or berm as well as landscaping. d. The final grading and drainage plan shall meet the requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed and the City of Roseville. e. The Roseville Fire Marshall shall approve all fire hydrant locations. f. The final site plan shall be modified to include a sidewalk along the east side of Midland Grove Road from County Road B to the Southern property line of Midland Grove Condominiums. g. The final site plan shall also be modified to include a sidewalk within the County B right-of-way from Midland Grove Road to Cleveland Avenue. PF09-002_RPCA_030409.doc Page 7 of 8