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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Page:#: 3 Wednesday, July 6, 1988 Presentation Dahlgren summarized the location and history of the site including the lease of the site by District 916 and the various proposal and park dedications previously considered. Dahlgren testified that his concern was that the proposal was the cheapest, easiest solution, not the best solution for the site. Dahlgren further stated that the north half of the site is unplanned and that the comprehensive solution to the site has not been proposed. Dahlgren informed the commission that it would be appropriate to not accept this preliminary plat and to ask for a total solution for the site. Kaufhold summarized the history of his proposals on the and stated that he has no need for the south half of the property because he has a lease agreement with 916 to lease the existing school building for two years with options for a third year. Kaufhold pointed out that there is no other better plan for the site. Kaufhold commented that he is asking for no assistance from the ci ty and that his proposal would put the property immediately back on the tax rolls. Kaufhold stated that the building is in good condition and that District 916 may need the building for a long time, and if not he would look for another school to locate the building. Kaufhold reiterated that he must have preliminary plat approval to finalize his financing and that denial would infringe on his rights. Dunwell pointed out to the commission that there have been no acceptable alternative developers for the site. Dunwell further testified that to preserve four acres of park on the site it would be necessary to develop the remainder with 160 units of housing in a 10 story building with parking for 320 cars. Dunwell added that the council at a recent work session, had determined that Baton proposal would involve too much subsidy and provide to high of a density. This leaves the current proposal as the only one left. Dunwell testified that the current proposal meets all of the previous concerns that the whole site is planned and requires no rezoning. Dunwell informed the commission that the school building would be like any other leased building which may be vacant. Maschka asked what the opinion of the applicant was about payment of cash in lieu of land. Kaufhold responded that it doesn't make a difference. Dunwell pointed out that he would defer this question to the Park Board and that it makes no difference to them.