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at this time. I. The City shall have the ability, should altercations, events, or issues arise, to shut down a lot if deemed necessary by the City Manager or his/her assignee. J. The Community Development Staff, based on citizen complaints, will administratively review each IUP to determine whether modifications are necessary and forward such reports as necessary for appropriate action. K. All seven of the sites shall have an Interim Use Permit with a five-year limit expiring in September 2006. Renewal (if needed) must be requested prior to June 1, 2006. L. Each site must have a certificate of insurance with the Minnesota Risk Management Division for liability. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Letter of Recognition Member Mulder read a letter recognizing Chair John Rhody (who resigned effective 02/06/02) and his many efforts for the community. An open letter to the Citizens of Roseville and to John Rhody: On behalf of myself and many current and former members of the Roseville Planning Commission, I wish to salute, acknowledge and thank John Rhody for the work that he has done for the City and the Roseville Planning Commission. John has been a leader. It was often through his efforts that the tough decisions were made easier. He was willing to be a mentor and provide enlightened advice regarding challenging issues as they came before the Commission. He was the first to volunteer when heavy lifting was needed or to assure that the neighborhoods and community were involved in the decision making process. John is committed to the City of Roseville and to the goals and standards of the Planning Commission. His commitment to fairness and openness set him apart in his role as a Commission member and as its Chair. Most importantly, John cares about the City and the work that the Commission does. As John moves on to accept new challenges, I want to thank John for helping to make Roseville a better place to live and helping to make me and others better Planning Commission members. b. Planning File 3224: A request by Accessible Space Inc. and VSI Construction for consideration of a Preliminary Plan and General Concept Plan for a planned unit development to allow construction of a three-story 22-unit handicapped housing and a two-story 16,000 square foot general office building on the two-acre, three-parcel site at the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue and Roselawn Avenue. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch provide background as per the project report dated February 6, 2002. ASI (Assessable Space Inc.) and VSI Construction seek approval of a General Concept Plan for a mixed-use planned unit development on the former Kath (Phillips 66) gas station site and the 2 adjoining parcels (4 total parcels). The applicants proposes to construct a 17,911 square foot (gross building size) two-story office building for medical/dental and other general office use in the northwest portion of the site and a 23,900 square foot (gross building size) three story 22 unit apartment complex for the physically handicapped in the northeast portion of the site. The property would be rezoned from B1, Limited Business District, B-2, Limited Retail District, and B-3, General Business District to Planned Unit Development with an underlying zoning of B-1, Limited Business and R-3 General Residence District. A Comprehensive Plan amendment (March) to clarify land use is necessary. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and asked for comments from the public. Mike Cronin representing Accessible Space, described the neighborhood meeting held in January. The participants were supportive of offices rather than retail uses. The apartment building will focus on providing housing for residents with physical handicaps. He said he found the uses compatible, especially with use limitations and regulations of the site. Brent Thompson, VSI Construction, explained the office building would house doctors, dentists, accountants and other professionals in an office condominium with four to six ownerships. Care and maintenance will be done in common. Member Mulder asked for details of the ten-foot setback. Brent Thompson said setbacks from the property line will be "0" but could be changed. The setback from the curb is 20' from the Roselawn side and 30' from Lexington, with a setback from the sidewalk to the building wall of varying dimensions. Member Mulder said he was not comfortable with a zero