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CITY OF ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8,1995 Member Sandstrom questioned whether or not a DNR permit will be obtained for the proposed outlet to the wetland area. Aune stated that the issue will be looked at. Falk summarized the project and the necessary Planning Commission actions including Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, PUD general concept plan approval, and plat approval. Staff recommended approval of all of the above items. Staff recommends that the rezoning from R-l to PUD, general concept PUD plan approval, plat approval, and Comprehensive Plan amendment from low density to medium density be approved. Marty Harstad, the developer, stated that they have worked very closely with the School District to make their project compatible through the use of similar design elements and materials to make the projects appear as one project. Mr. Harstad discussed the pipeline issues and stated that while the proposed building setbacks were less than those recommended by the Pipeline Safety Committee, topography should be taken into account. Because the grade at the location of the pipeline is considerably lower than the first floor elevation of the proposed townhouses, that any leak or problem would flow away from the homes and would not be a safety problem. Mr. Harstad also indicated that the DNR had been consulted concerning the proposed outlet to the ponding area, even though they technically do not have any jurisdiction. Mr. Harstad also indicated that an outlet used to exist near the ponding area that had been severed in the past. Chairman Wietecki summarized some design concerns that he had with the project based on his review of similar Harstad and Pratt projects in other communities, including the uniformity and monotony of the garage windows, same setbacks, and the large two story mass on the rear of the buildings which would be visible to S. Owasso Boulevard. Mr. Wietecki suggested that the developer look at ways to break up this monotony including the use of varied setbacks and landscaping materials. Mr. Wietecki also was concerned about the size of the landscaping materials. Chairman Wietecki closed the public hearing. There were no public questions or comments. Chairman Wietecki requested that staff work with the developer concerning the three concerns that he previously expressed. Member Rengel pointed out that because of the great difference in the back toward S. Owasso Boulevard, that landscaping would be important to break up the monotony. Rengel pointed out that the Calibre Ridge project suffers similar monotony because of lack of landscaping along Highway 36. 3