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-4- Recommendation Mr. G. Johnson moved and Mr. Mastel seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of Victor Vik's request for preliminary plat ''Vik Addition" at 2200 Fulham. Roll Call, Ayes: Rukavina, Maste I, Simms, G, Johnson, V. Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 977 - Mailand and Johnson request for special use permit and variances to parking requirement, floor area ratio, minimtnn lot area and minimum floor area of one bedroom units at 1045 Larpenteur Avenue Presentation Mr. John Daubney, Attorney for the applicant, Mailand and Johnson, headed the present- ation and introduced both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Mail and , owners, Mr. Stewart Nolan, (management), Curt Glasrud, (finance) and John Hiller (architect), He indicated that should a specific point need to be discussed, one of the aforementioned men would speak to that point in his area of expertise. Mr. Daubney then reviewed in brief the proposal with its effect on the adj acent properties, in particular the Lebens Greenhouse directly to the east, and its close proximity to many businesses in the area which would have as their clientelle the elderly people who would live in this proposed apartment building. He indicated that the proposed development includes 141 one bedroom units and 9 two bedroom units; that the entire building was sprinklered and constructed of solid masonry construction and that the overall project development cost would be in the neighborhood of $2,500,000. Mr. John Miller reviewed the architectural aspects of the building and indicated that the present unit sizes are approximatley 100 sq,ft. larger than is the norm for a development of this type. Discussion Mr. Mastel asked how many of the applicants or the applicant consultants have in exist- ence now under this program. Mr. Glasser replied that the Section 8 program is a new program, that there are presently approximately 6 projects in Minnesota that have started construction under this program, but that none have been completed as yet. Mro Simons asked that John Miller explain the diagram of shadow patterns to further define the effect of the shadow from this building being cast on the adj acent greenhouse operation, Mrs. Stahl, 1426 West COlUlty Road B, asked if there were any garages being provided for the parking of the residents. Mr. Johnson, 1047 Dionne, asked if the units were being air conditioned. Mro Zielske, 1697 Chatsworth, indicated that he felt this could be a good experience for the people in the area, particularly for the younger children to have interaction with older adults and that he had an overall good feeling for the project. Mr. Nick Lebens, 102l Larpenteur, asked that the building be moved 20 feet to the west to further minimize the effect on his property and that a condition be added should the Planning Commission reconurlend approval that the parking, if needed, be provided by the owners without any additional hearing processes being needed, Mr, G, Johnson stated that he felt this was a fine development that was needed in the City of Roseville.