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ABRA Auto Body and Glass is proposing to construct a new facility where job estimating, insurance claim processing, parts management, vehicle preparation, body repair and painting will be conducted. All activities are conducted within the building. No repair or painting occurs outside the building. No parts or materials are stored outside the building except trash that is stored in an opaque enclosure. Parked cars awaiting repair will be located behind the building in a screened, secure area enclosed by a not less than five (5) feet high. The use is compatible with the character of the surrounding area and neighborhood. The hours of operation are in harmony with other area uses. ABRA's customary hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday and closed Sunday. 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 office warehouse space in the rear of the site will be designed to complement the ABRA building. The use is consistent with the Roseville Master Plan. The plan proposes business use for this site. The ABRA proposal fits with a stated intent to provide uses on this site that need the commercial visibility of this area and to keep traffic loads manageable. 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. The building's 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. The site will be designed to 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. 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