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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION page# 6 Wednesday, April 6, 1988 Presentation Dahlgren outlined the location and history of the site. Dahlgren summarized the proposal and it's similarity to a project that was built in the city of Minnetonka. Dahlgren highlighted the parking situation indicating that while the number of parking stalls was under the requirements for mUlti-family housing, it was consistent with previous approvals for elderly housing and consistent with the experience at the Minnetonka facility. Honchell summarized the engineering concerns, including the major relocation of sanitary sewer lines, the actions of the grass lake water management organization, and suggested that conditions to consider should include provision of a six foot sidewalk on victoria, a ten foot right of way dedication on victoria, and that the final details and location of utilities be worked out with the staff. Mr. Schuster summarized his family's association with elderly housing, wi th this particular site, and with the Lake Ridge Nursing Home across the street. Richard Webb informed the commission about how they have worked with various groups, including the Grass Lake Water Management Organization, the Lake Owasso Homeowners Association, the Parks Department, the Fire Marshal, and the neighborhood to resolve all of the concerns on the site. Webb highlighted the unique nature of this senior housing alternative, as a non institutional facility which falls between an independent living situation such as Rosepointe and a Nursing Home such as Lake Ridge. Webb informed the commission that the average age of occupants is 82, and that they rely on a holistic approach to the needs of the residents and tailor the services provided to the needs of the individual. Arvid Ellness, architect for the project, summarized the proposal, how it fits on the site, and how the proposal has evolved to meet the concerns that have been brought up. Maschka asked if a red roof would be used, what the proposed building set back from victoria was, what the height at the top of the gables was, and if a pathway was necessary along Victoria Street. Ellness responded that there had been no decision on the roof color at this point, that the total height of the building was equivalent to a three story building at the top of the ridge, and that the set back from victoria was 36 feet. Honchell responded that the pathway system indicated that a sidewalk should be provided on the site, but that there was no immediate plan to construct one. Webb pointed out that the residents of the facility do not do a lot of walking and that the interior environment is important too. Johnson asked what the height of the building would be in relationship to the height of the trees. Ellness replied that the section drawing represented the correct height relationship,