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John Olson responded that realtors have written him explaining that the property values will not decline. Member Cunningham asked if the building fac;ade could be extended to have a matched look with the lab. Mr. Olson has a proposal to match the west wall with that of the lab. Member Rhody asked for clarification on edition nine and ten of the plans. Mr. Olson illustrated how the building moved five feet. Member Egli recommended a larger space between buildings and asked for details of the maintenance. John Olson explained the area will be maintained by a contractor; the distance between businesses is necessary for fire doors. Lighting will be included with subdued lighting. Fire exits do require safety lighting. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Chair Klausing observed that this is a tough balancing act between proposals and adjacent existing properties. He asked if changes to the east wall improved the design. Member Rhody noted that the Olson Lab is requesting significant changes. The benefits to the neighborhood may be masked by fears such as improved drainage; improved design and aesthetics; traffic circulation and noise buffers from traffic along Lexington in rush hours. He had concerns about landscaping. Member Olson noted the Cornerstone Program is just a guideline and the proposed setbacks are not enough; we need to retain green space. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Rhody to recommend approval of the CONCEPT Planned Unit Development for a 8,417 s.t. (6,817 s.f. on rear and 1,600 s.t. on front) office, retail, and warehouse addition based on the findings and conditions listed in Section 3 of the Request for Commission Action dated 4/14/99. Ayes: Mulder, Rhody, Egli, Klausing Nays: Olson, Cunningham Motion carried: 4-2 6b. Planning File 3049. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Senior Housing Partners, LLC, 2561 North Victoria, Concept Development Plan review/approval of new designs for the mixed use Planned Unit Development. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested Community Development Director Dennis Welsch to provide a summary of the proposal. Jean Knaack, representing Prince of Peace, described the refined proposal. Prince of Peace with child care and senior care wishes to add senior housing. The Church wishes to control the adjacent property to the south. The project will be a cooperative. She explained the market for a cooperative, a tax paying entity as homesteads. The advantages of this proposal are: 1. The need for affordable senior housing 2. The plan will have the least impact on Central Park and the residences nearby. 3. An opportunity for seniors to use the park 4. Provides additional parking for the park 5. Resolves the issue of the Huberty Property 6. Is consistent with rationale of senior housing like Villa Park 7. Resolves park pathway 8. Traffic is not a major problem. Jean Knaack described the site plan including less impact on the park and lake; more trees and more ponding. The plan provides a second driveway from the parking area. Mike Pollock, AlA, described details of the refined plan with computer images shown from the lake and from County Road C. The open space is 56%, not including the expansion of the church. The building (43feet), will be 3- 4 feet lower than the church. The brick from the church will be matched. There will be stucco wall areas, bay windows and dormers. The view from across Bennett Lake showed some building above the tree line, bust most was tucked behind greenery, (The pictures were taken with no leaves on trees).