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Roseville Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1986 Page 6 Judd Zandstra, 3208 Shorewood Lane, was concerned about the lake quality, and asked how much of the Health and Fitness Building would be visible. Architect Johnson replied the Health and Fitness Building will be less visible than the other buildings, and will be screened through extensive landscaping. In terms of lake quality, Architect Johnson discussed the fact that the proposal had to go through the Rice Creek Watershed. In addition, the City Engineering staff has requested a number of modifications to enhance the quality of the lake water. Roberta Thompson, 1686 West Lydia, asked again for discussion and modifications relating to vegetation. Architect Johnson proceeded to discuss the modifications. Loren Bentz, 3076 Asbury Street, stated that he was worried about the environmental ramifications, and wanted the Health and Fitness Building lowered, and appropriate parking modifications away from the residents to take place. Discussion then ensued regarding underground parking, and the purpose and need for it. Dahlgren replied that underground parking is encouraged, and that it allows the existing landscaping to exist and negates the need for a "sea of asphalt". He also pointed out that without the underground parking, the building units would not necessarily be lower. Steinworth asked whether the College would commit to how much landscaping is removed for the building development. Architect Johnson replied yes, the approved landscape plan will have to look at this issue. Phillips asked whether the building is too close to the water, and also it is too much mass for the area. It should be scaled down. Ericksen replied that the building had already been scaled down by twenty percent. Lethert stated that he was interested in learning whether the College is leaning towards athletics or academics. Ericksen replied that the College simply needs more athletic facilities, and they currently have the facilities of a small elementary school. Wiski stated it was not within the parameters of the Planning Commission to discuss where the College is going in terms of academics, philosophy, etc. Churchward asked what the events were that would be scheduled in this building. Ericksen replied they are basically concerts, musicals, and conferences. Unnamed resident again asked the question of elevations and how the final buildings were reviewed. Wiski explained the building permit process to the resident.