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� ^ O��erview: ,4ri A9ueller, a longtime Rosei�i/le re.cident anAdereloper hus proposed to purchase and develop the li'eyer proper�y ar 202.5 1Ve,st Cow�ry Road B irvo on 'Aclive Senior' La'ving Cornnuotiry'. 7'ttis proposal was brought fonvard March 4, 2009 before the Roseville Planning Commission fw consideration. The Commission, after consideration nnd debate respectfully approving the Comprehensive Pl�n Amendment and Rezoning request to allow for high density use. However, after much deliberation, voting to deny the General Concept PUD. As with the previous proposal, the discussion ! debate focused on itcros such ns density, scale, nnd design appearance. With respect and sensitivity to the neighborhood and the design process, we hzve again revised our pinm m �ddress the neighborhood concerns, after discussion of the pending project with the Roseville Planning Division- The latest proposal features 55 (1 , 2, S 3 bedroom) units widi a variety of spacious floor plaos, maintenance-free yuality exlzrior architecnu:ll mntenals, landscapine, an outdoor water feat�rz, and underground parking. The wnczpt features n communiry room, game room, crafl and exercise rooms, a kitchen, library, privatz dining, a guest room, an office, mailroom, as well as manq sitting areas. The project is designed for underground owner parking spaces,. nd at-grnde visitor parking spaces. Siling and Design revisions of the building proposal include: • A be�ter defined covered en�ry�vay feamre, greeting guests as they enter the building. • Parking and access have been revised slighUy aud feature more parking close to the drop-off 1re�, with a eontinued water feature as the centerpiece. • Reten[ion Pond has been slighdy modified in shape, but is s[ill the same size �nd in the same location. • The second garagc access point has been eliminated at the Southeast end of the building. • The northeast corner of the building has been adjuued and is now proposed at 45 degrees instead of a straieht 90 degree Fla[ wall. This feature will soften and break up the wall expanse, and lessen the visual impact from a11 properties on the east and the nonheast sides of the property. •'I'he proposal now features various building jogs, which help to bre:ilc up the perceived long expanse of the bailding from all sides. Tltis feature was a suggestion through discussion with [he Architect and Developer, as �vell �s design suggestions from �ieighbors and Council Members. • The southeast L-Wing of the building now jogs at an angle as it approaches County Road B. This will also help to soften [he impact from the adjacent road and give the building some additional character, privacy, nnd curb appeal. Tht 3"' 800r steps back 10 feet further from the propert}' line than the ]ower floors. At the V W comer the 3rd floor s[eps back one unit. • The �ngled L-Wing feature along Counry Road B, will feaWre a smnll end cap roof to soften the perceived heigh� of the structure. 7'he roof line hu been lowered and some additional design fentutes added to oive Ihe appearance of a single-family s[ructure at the south elevation. • Both the north and east sides of the building have increased setbacks from the prior proposals. The north setback va�ies benveen 2l feet and 369 fee�, while the cast secback varizs betw�een 30.5 feet and 51.7 feetin distance. • 1he exterior building materials are still proposed to be low maintenance, with some additional accent features added to give the exterior more tlair, and to better re(lect a residential design-build type produc[.