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A ten-minute recess was called. Chair Harms re-entered the meeting. G. Public Hearings Ga. Planning File 3092. Ric Cox is requesting concept development plan approval for a planned unit development to allow the redevelopment and expansion of an existing commercial use. The applicant is also requesting vacation of the southern 12 feet of County Road D west to allow the addition to an existing structure, which is located partially within the right-of-way of county Road D West. The property is located at 3116 Fairview Avenue North (Co. Rd. D West and Fairview Ave. No.) Chair Harms opened the hearing. Dennis Welsch explained the project as per the staff report of January 13, 1999. Member Olson asked about impervious surface (70% approximate); She asked for the right-of-way vacation location dimensions. Member Wilke asked if curbs would be matched (rolled asphalt curb). Chair Harms asked if comments had been received from Arden Hills and the County. Deb Bloom explained the communication with Arden Hills. David Seaberg, adjacent duplex property owner, stated he was concerned about coverage of land and drainage to the site from his property. There is water standing in this location during the year. The spacing is difficult. The building is on the right-of-way. He explained the dedications he was required to provide in the past for residential subdivisions. He noted that no access could be provided from Fairview Avenue. He expressed concern about the setback and meeting the current city codes for a B-3 zone.. He expressed concern about location of the entry. The old oaks would not survive. He complained about the surface of the road pavement (poor). He asked that the right-of-way be vacated in front of his property also. There is no setback match with parcels to the south, especially on the corner lot. There is not room to do this on a 15,000s.f. lot. The building does not fit. Member Klausing asked what is the problem with a setback different than those in area. The Cornerstone concept brings the building closer to corner, and more human scale. Seaberg said this would create a blind corner - the old building does not justify a new building. No additional comments were offered. Deb Bloom responded that a petition from Mr. Seaberg for a vacation would be accepted. Deb Bloom noted that the low area would be drained to the storm sewer. The applicant is providing the same right-of-way dedication on Fairview. Chair Harms asked for detail of the right-of-way and setbacks. Deb Bloom stated if the road was improved, a right turn would not be needed. The new curb would be approximately ten feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Cox held an open house; three residents reviewed the concept. The plan is to totally renovate the existing structure. The applicant described the "land mark" nature of the existing building, which is over 60 years in age. It is structurally sound and an asset to the neighborhood. This is a low impact user who will not have many customers in the office. The addition will be approximately 3,800 s.f.. Barbara Wood, 3092 Fairview, stated there is a blind spot at the intersection of "D" and Fairview because of the building location. Dave Seaberg, 3098 Fairview, part owner of property along County Road "D" asked for County interests in this road (none at this time). He is concerned with the closeness of the building to the curb. A green boulevard will be constructed between building and curb or a sidewalk if required. Is the new parking lot to be lighted? (only if required by City). Dan Seaberg noted that his major concerns are 1) the existing building, 2) the blind spot created at the corner. Mr. Cox said he is sensitive to the green space, landscaping and safety will increase because of new street lighting and new paving/definition to the corner. This will be a positive impact.