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Mr. Keith Wietecki Page Three March 8, 1996 Putting aside, for the moment the far larger issues of the Twin Lakes development itself, we believe that the staff report should provide the appropriate level of detail concerning the hard surface coverage, parking spaces, setback lines for the parking and the building, and sight level studies and perspectives along Cleveland Avenue. Variances should be identified on the plans as well as in the staff reports. In addition, we believe that the design standards utilized for the existing warehouses styled buildings which are being primarily leased as office buildings should be upgraded to brick particular1y given the magnitude of the subsidy involved for this site alone. While we object to the large warehouse styled building being proposed at the eastern gateway to Twin Lakes and at the south entrance to Centre Pointe, we believe that the materials and quality level are substandard and a detriment to Centre Pointe. Even the office warehouse buildings constructed some 20+ years ago north of C-2 and setback substantially to the east of Cleveland utilize brick for a significant portion of their exteriors. In addition, we are unaware of the proposed plans for the redevelopment of the site to the north and the City's commitment to protect our substantial investment in Centre Pointe. The proposed building location on the Midwest site leaves the entire loading dock area exposed to southbound traffic on Cleveland. As the City has committed substantial funds for this 105,000 square foot building alone, and the staff has gone on record indicating that most of the remaining Twin Lakes development will involve properties which will have a much higher redevelopment cost than properties to date, these properties should incorporate the highest possible planning and design standards and materials selection in order to maximize the long term aesthetics and property values for the City and the adjacent property owners. Reauest Given the magnitude of the issues and unanswered questions concerning the proposed Twin Lakes development and the matters associated with the development of the Midwest Motor Express site, we respectfully request that no further plans for redevelopment be approved for Twin Lakes by the Planning Commission or City Council, until such time as a final and detailed site development plan has been submitted for public scrutiny, the total impact of which is carefully outlined by the City staff and independent experts concerning all of the physical. land use, environmental and financial feasibility issues, timing and funding sources which may affect area property owners, Roseville citizens and taxpayers may comment on it, and final regulatory approvals have been obtained from each regulatory body having jurisdiction over the proposed development. Thank you for your consideration. On behalf of Centre Pointe Business Park By: Wrbfidge Property Company c5d t 1t~ David R. Weir Its: President ~