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the building and a new entry and canopy to the front of the building. The front entry and canopy would also have a new drive entry at the front of the building. It is in this area, with a new entry and drive, that variances to setback requirements must be applied for. Specifically, the new drive will be within 7 feet of the ITont property line where 15 feet is required~ the new entry building addition will be within 25 feet of the property and the canopy structure will be within 7 feet of the front property line. These structures, without a variance, should be setback 30 feet from the property line. 5, The new drive entry from Albert Street is setback 40 feet from the right-of-way line for County Road B. This meets City standards fOf setbacks for driveway openings. Engineering Department and Ramsey County has raised concerns about the drive exit as currently proposed. The exit drive enters COlUlty Road B in a right turn lane close to the existing bank drive to the west of the Good Samaritan Center property. The concern is that such an exit would create a conflict between two different traffic movements. 6. The site plan indicates that the reconfiguration of the rear portion of the building will eliminate five parking stalls. Four new parking stalls are being proposed as a part of the front entry reconfiguration for a total of 54 parking staUs on the site. 33 staUs are required by the Rosevil1e City code. The building elevation indicates that the additions will be constructed with brick similar to the existing facility. The landscape plan indicates that most of the existing landscape materials will be saved during construction, In addition, the applicants are proposing hedge material to screen the proposed front entry drive and additional over story trees, Staff Recommendations: 1. The Good Samaritan Center has been in operation in the City of Roseville since the late 1950's. The Center has been operating at or near capacity for some time. It is the Center's desire to improve the level of service to their residents through modifications to their existing facility. Given the configuration of the present building, it is staffs feeling that the front yard setback variance request for the new entry and canopy can and should be approved subject to addressing concerns about the traffic movement entering County Road B rrom the Good Samaritan Center front drive. Engineering staff will continue to work with the applicant and Ramsey County on an acceptable solution.