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5.12 The proposal includes are a mix of uses which create a unique suburban context for the site and building design. Because of this, the two proposed buildings are being designed using the same staff guidelines suggested in the Cornerstone Guidelines/Neighborhood Enhancement report developed by the staff in 1997 complying with the Livable Communities Program. The City staff will work with the applicants to create site designs that achieve equivalent setbacks, public and private landscaping, sidewalks and other building and site guidelines. A lO-foot green space front setback has been the standard for such designs. The proposal is a redevelopment of a neighborhood commercial comer area. Many other unique approvals have been made in this area to accommodate redevelopment and reinvestment in the community: a. Suburban Hardware's improvements include set back variances b. Lexington Professional office/antique shop building required a PUD c. Rose Villa townhomes is a PUD d. Nearby medical office/vet hospital/publishing house includes a CUP. 5.13 It is possible that the applicants may request a Neighborhood Enhancement Grant (from funds provided to the City from a Metropolitan Council grant) to improve boulevard street trees, vegetation, and sidewalk amenities within the public right of way. 5.14 Current zoning, land use, and future land use maps and demographic information regarding Planning District 14 are included for informational purposes. 6.0 POLICY & FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: 6.1 Throughout Section 3 (Goals & Policies) ofRoseville's Comprehensive Plan are numerous goals and/or policies that the ASI/VSI project is attempting to comply with and implement. The following are samplings from the Community-Wide, Residential Area, and Commercial Areas subsections of Section 3: . Community-Wide Goals: Eliminate blight and prevent deterioration of buildings and infrastructure. Strive for better aesthetic appeal. . Maintain and continue development of a strong economic base and create a favorable climate for the operation of responsible free enterprise. . Encourage opportunities for a diverse population with respect to age, ethnicity, and economic composition. . Policies: Emphasize quality design, innovative solutions, environmental protection, and aesthetic appeal in community development through the adoption of site design standards and other appropriate criteria. . Plan for balanced land use development of the community to maintain and improve Roseville's image as an attractive place in which to live, work, and play. . Encourage high quality businesses and industrial development where such business and industrial contributes to high social, economic, and aesthetic level of the community. PF3224 - RCA Accessible Space Concept Plan 030402 Page 6