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,\ ..:\ PLANNING FILE 2491 COLLEGE PROPERTIES INC. PRESENTATIONS John Shardlow highlighted the PUD process and what stage in the PUD process the project is at. Shardlow summarized background material including existing comprehensive plan designations, existing zoning, what could be developed under existing zoning, Lincoln Drive extension, and proposed right-of-way vacation 'and dedication. Shardlow highlighted various aspects of the project including preliminary plat, ditch design, landscaping and buffering, building location and design. Lon Aune outlined the status and findings of the draft feasibility study concerning the Lincoln Drive extension and for improvement/maintenance of the ditch. Paul Sentman introduced representatives from College Properties Inc. and indicated that they have reached agreement with Mr. simpson on the purchase of the site on the corner of Lydia and Snelling Avenue. Peter Pfister discussed a site area summary and pointed out that the proposed use fit the transitional nature of the site. Pfister summarized the proposal including roadway system, grading, drainage, trees to be saved, landscaping, building access, parking, exterior materials and views of ,the site from adjacent residences. DISCUSSION Issues discussed were sidewalk and pathway location, future light rail transit impact, design of future phases, security, interim use of the ~impson parcel, adequacy of roadway design for seniors, possibility of stop signs on Lincoln Drive entrance to independent living building, access to pond for maintenance purposes, and the percentage of green area versus hard cover. Additional issues discussed included the use of the proposed new college building, drainage issues (design criteria used, pond maintenance, and amount of metals and other debris removed), potential for future parking ramp, garbage handling, amount of traffic between campuses, need for additional evergreen screening, traffic assumptions, lighting, height and density of other proj ects in the communi ty , the reasons for the 7 story height, and the potential loss of commercial tax base due to the proposed rezoning. CITIZENS Hank Wells, 1651 Millwood Avenue, presented a letter indicating he does not oppose the development but that he would urge the city to resolve the existing drainage problem before the site~: ~ disturbed, to leave the existing thicket intact, and that t/ .j . . \~