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With ABRA, the fact that no business is conducted outside the building makes this a very attractive use. The new building design for ABRA is commercial/office in character and will make an attractive addition to the neighborhood. The use is consistent with the Roseville Master Plan which proposes business use for this site. The ABRA/Gem Investment proposal fits with a stated intent to provide uses in this area that are commercial in nature while keeping traffic loads manageable. The site design will improve infiltration practices as well as retention of storm water drainage in accordance with all city codes and Rice Creek Watershed District. ABRA will employ 20 - 25 people. 95% of the staff are full time employees. Salaries range from $20,000 to $80,000 per year and 50% earn more than $50,000 per year. This project meets the community's desire to attract good jobs. Gem Investments will retain 5 jobs. The buildings' architecture and site improvements are consistent with the City's Design Standards. The building massing, use of high quality materials such as burnished block, and extensive glass, colors and site orientation all address the recommendations of the Standards and enhance the neighborhood and surrounding designs. The site will accommodate the existing multi use trail and the improvements proposed for it so ample accommodation of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic has been planned. The landscaping plan uses plant materials that are native to the area and fully hardy. View framing and screening of less desirable aspects of the site development have been used in the preparation of the landscaping design. Through the use of a high level of quality plant materials and attractive, ample screening of auto and trash storage, adequate landscaping and visual control will be achieved. The landscaping improvements will be matched and complemented by both buildings' proposed landscaping plan. This proposal will not create an over-intensive use of the land. The site is of ample size to accommodate the buildings and necessary parking, together with a substantial amount of open space. There is snow storage space for the winter months. The project will have a positive impact on the city's redevelopment efforts. In addition to presenting a fresh new image for the site, the ABRA facility will yield some $4,000,000 in annual retail sales and will generate additional real estate tax dollars. The community's share of taxes generated from this project will be available to the City of Roseville to support a variety of community improvements. The community utility, transportation, police and fire protection, parks and administrative services are adequate at currently available levels to support this use. Traffic levels generated by an auto body repair facility are very low, especially as compared to other commercial uses that could choose to locate on this site. ABRA has recently completed a traffic analysis which establishes a peak hour rate of 26 trips and 224 daily trips. The PUD narrative 3 Casci Subdivision! ABRA