pf_03293 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

4.4 Though the Comprehensive Plan land use designation of this property is Business, the DRC has concluded that the parcel would be difficult to develop as a commercial property because of coverage limits, parking requirements, and compatibility with adjoining residential neighbors. 4.5 Staff has determined that if the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning are approved the'proposed 18-unit apartment complex would be consistent with the R-3A (three to twenty four unit buildings) multi-family district and city life-cycle housing programs. 4.6 Sanitary sewer and watermain are available to the parcel from existing lines within the County Road B-2 right-of-way. These services must be sized appropriately for the development and reviewed and approved by the Engineering Department. Land area is available to accommodate the use and the required retention pond and drainage ways. 4.7 The storm water calculations pertaining to the design/location ofthe storm water management pond proposed to the rear (north) of the lot adjacent to the wetland must be submitted to the Engineering Department for review and approval. 4.8 As of 200 1, County Road B-2 had not been programmed in the five year Capital Improvement Program for reconstruction in this area. However, in 2003 the City will construct a trail along one side (yet to be determined) of County Road B-2. The applicant will be responsible for paying a sidewalk/trail fee for the linear length of the parcel. 4.9 Since 14 of the proposed units are one-bedroom apartments and the building is within walking distance of the transit line, somewhat lower traffic can be expected. The estimated traffic on County B-2 (Rice Street to Western Avenue) is 4,450 vehicles per day and the estimated traffic on Rice Street (Co. B-2 to Hwy 36) is 22,500 vehicles per day (Ramsey County Transportation Planner). Metro Transit does have a transit line along Rice, which makes a stop at County Road B-2. 4.10 Traffic generated from development (6 to 8 trips per unit times18 units) is estimated to range from 104 to 144 trips per day. The vehicles entering or leaving the basement garage should have headlights screened by a landscaped hedge, berm, and/or fence to reduce light intrusion to housing to the north, northeast, and northwest. A landscape plan has been provided, but will need to be modified to address this screening. 4.11 All lighting for the site (parking lot or building) will need to be downcast and designed in accordance with Section 1010.12 of the Roseville City Code. 4.12 All signage must meet the requirements of Section 1009 .04B of the Roseville City Code. 4.13 A sewer accessibility charge (SAC) will apply to the development, for which payment is require at building permit issuance. PF3293 - RCA 032601 Page 4 of 8