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Rosville Planning Commission Minutes October 2, 1985 Page 3 Mr. Blais discussed the fact that the development does meet the density and setback requirements. He also stated that the one parking space variance per each unit is basically reasonable in view of the age of the residents. He also discussed the proposed height of the building, which is 37 feet as a result of the gable roof. Mr. Blais suggested that the landscape plan be worked out with the neighbors, and a consensus reached. Mr. Drown pointed out that for firefighting purposes, the system may have to be looped, that the City is interested in dedication of the pond, there is a need to study grading on the south and west sides, and a pathway is required on Hamline. Mr. Oberlander, the developer, briefly described his project, and how they became interested in Roseville for this type of development. Ella Hanson, from Ebenezer, discussed what the organization's major goals are and similar projects that had operated in the Metro area. Nancy Palm, of Maxfield, Palm and Cevette, discussed the research her company has done on Senior Housing. Essentially, this project is very well suited for the area in view of the "greying" of the Roseville population. She also pointed out the traffic for a project such as this is one-half of what would be expected of a similar unit, as a result of the elderly population. Milo Thompson, the architect, reviewed all of the plans relating to the structure. He discussed circulation, modification of the Carbone Building, the joint dining area, parking proposals, and pointed out how the developers have reduced the total stories from six in some areas to a total of three. He also discussed the landscape plan, and stated they were more than willing to work with the neighbors to facilitate agreement. Discussion Berry asked what the approximate square footage would be of the respective units. Mr. Oberlander replied they would be in the neighborhood of 650 to 1,100 square feet. Berry asked where the parking would be for the residents of the original building. Thompson replied that there would be a walk-in at the same level, basically more convenient than what is currently there. Matson asked how the people from the first floor parking area would get to their respective floors, and also would the parking area to the south remain. Thompson replied there is an elevator in the parking area below, and that parking to the south would probably stay.