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<br />ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Wednesday, January 12, 1994 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />vehicles. <br /> <br />A general discussion ensued, led by member Harms, regarding what uses would have <br />the least impact on the site. From a traffic generation standpoint, either single family <br />homes or senior housing and nursing homes would generate less trips per day than what <br />is currently proposed. It was estimated that 50 percent reduction would be <br />accomplished by changing the land-use to single-family or senior or nursing home uses. <br />Jim Johnson also estimated that at the current peak hour use projected for the Good <br />Value site, one vehicular trip would leave the site each two minutes during that peak <br />hour. <br /> <br />John Peterson described the landscape plan including 27 sugar maple and an assortment <br />of other conifers trees and shrubbery. Member Thomas stated that she would prefer <br />evergreens at the entry area to reduce headlight glare and provide more year-around <br />color. Mr. Peterson responded that he will request his landscape architect to double <br />the numbers and to add conifers trees. <br /> <br />Member Wall asked for clarification regarding the amenities on the site for children <br />who live within the project area and those visiting the site. Peterson responded that the <br />market for this project will not require a play area and that the homeowners insurance <br />for such play areas is extremely high. Most townhome projects these days do not have <br />tot lots for those reasons. <br /> <br />Member Wall asked for clarification regarding the sale price of the units. Peterson <br />responded that each unit in the complex will be sprinkled at a cost of $2,000 per unit <br />and that each unit will sell for between $90,000 and $110,000. Each unit will be 1400 <br />sq. ft. with a double garage and 1 1/2 baths. The market for these units is considered <br />young singles, young professionals, and younger empty-nester couples, as well as <br />divorcees. <br /> <br />Peterson explained the site planning which includes placing the ends of residential units <br />toward Highway 36 to reduce noise and visual access from the freeway. In addition, <br />there would be retaining walls and berming along the south edge. Along the north <br />edge, the project would be softened by having fewer units adjacent to Grandview <br />Avenue. Peterson also stated that the roof lines had been changed to enhance the <br />