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• • landscape plan that meets the Roseville Street Tree Master Plan, but the Planning Division sees merit and opportunity in creating a site-specific landscape plan that potentially deviates for the "master list of trees" and one which can be utilized by other developments within Twin Lakes (similar to Cent Venture proposal). It is conceivable that some form of public open space, court, square, or plaza could be incorporated into the McGough proposal. The Park and Recreation Commission and staff will continue to discuss the merits of such an addition. Due to the volume of traffic anticipated for both Mount Ridge Road and Twin Lakes Parkway, the City does not support on-street parking. Street lighting will be required and coordinated with the other site developments as will landscaping and boulevard trees. Checklist 3, Frontages (semi-private realm): This checklist item and the one that follows are the most important aspects of the Urban Design Principles. It is within these two areas where walkability, sustainability, and environmental responsibility must be addressed. The current proposal can, in a general sense, support street life through pedestrian connections from the office to the street. Those connections, connections from the street to the park and connections throughout Twin Lakes will create walkability. However, as discussed above, the anticipated corporate campus setting makes it difficult to shift buildings to the street edge. The use and the mass of the structures (6 stories) do not lend themselves to be placed in close proximity to the street. Where appropriate, setbacks will be minimized adjacent to the public street. However, staff will further discuss an additional buffer between the laboratory and park. It is assumed that the proposed corporate office will adequately address the notion of no blank walls, a design that treats each side of a building as if it were the front, and that the exterior design will create visual interest and utilize high quality materials. The design must address service vehicle access and place trash/recycling within structures. d. Checklist 4, Building (private realm): This checklist item addresses the structure and site improvements as a means to be sustainable and environmentally responsible. The Planning Division has determined that the Concept proposal (site rendering) includes a visible presence of good proportion, careful detailing and thoughtful composition of architectural elements. However, staff will continue to work with McGough on the provision of details regarding high quality, durable building materials, specific design elements such as a mix of vertical zones, sustainability, and "green" design. The Concept proposal includes a storm water management plan that addresses water shedding. The City Engineer will work with McGough to create a design that satisfies the Rice Creek Watershed and the spirit and intent of the Urban Design Principles. PF08-001_RPCA_GeneralConcept030508.doc Page 11 of 14