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setback. Chair Duncan asked if the County has used a similar setback elsewhere. Deb Bloom explained the right-of-way and utility placements. Member Mulder explained his concern with the building with 140 feet of frontage; it should have more vertical separation with materials and colors. This should be similar to a small town community feeling. He said he liked the overall design. Member Cunningham reminded the developers of his concern, turning the building to the southeast corner of the site. Had any design considerations been looked at? Mike Cronin explained that the proposed design was the most agreeable to the adjoining southeast neighbors. The pond as proposed is in the lowest portion of the site. The exterior northeast corner of the building has been redesigned to be set back further in the area adjacent to Mr. Pawlek's site. New landscaping and fencing was also designed in this area. The developer has also proposed new evergreens in the southeast area along the property line. Member Traynor asked for details of the setback from the right-of-way lines. Deb Bloom explained that the long-term goal of the City Park and Pathway System Plan is to have pathways on both sides of major streets such as Lexington Avenue. Utilities are also within the street right-of-way. Lexington Avenue right-of-way is 100 feet in width. Dick Houk, Roselawn Avenue, asked for clarification of the business and residential zoning. Phil Fischer, Oxford Street, asked for clarification in residential zoning vs. the comprehensive plan. (Staff will review and report.) Ed Pawlek, Roselawn Avenue, adjacent property owner, explained how the proposal would impact his property (handed out a written response). He did not object to the proposed use, but only to positioning on the site - too close to his house. If the building were moved back 50 to 100 feet, it would be better. Carol Wagner, Autumn Street, said the proposal would be an attractive addition to the neighborhood. Paul Narum, Roselawn Avenue, owner of the second house east of the site, sympathizes with the neighbor, Mr. Pawlek, but supports the project. Dick Houk, Roselawn Avenue, said the property is an ideal site for development. He explained efforts of previous owners (Floyd Thompson, Kath family, and AI Dunn of Ace's). This proposal is a good project, but he is concerned about Mr. Pawlek, who lives next door, explaining that to him, a three-story building is a commercial building, not housing. There would be far less impact if the apartment were moved to the southeast corner of the site. He asked, why make a "0" setback? He said there is no Cornerstone Program which the developer and commission referred to. Dennis Welsch explained the use of Metropolitan Council Livable Communities funds within public right-of-ways. Member Cunningham said City staff should review any possible ways to mitigate the impact of the apartment on adjacent properties. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Traynor, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Accessible Space Addition, creating two 35,824 square foot lots from four existing parcels located in the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue and Roselawn Avenue. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion: Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Traynor, to recommend approval of the rezoning request by Accessible Space Inc. and VSI Construction changing the current zoning of four parcels to Planned Unit Development with and underlying zoning of B-1, Limited Business and R-3 General Residence District on the new two lots, respectively. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion: Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Duncan, to recommend approval of the General Concept PUD Plan for a mixed-use planned unit development consisting of a two-story 16,000 (gross) square foot professional office complex in the northwest corner of Lot 1, Accessible Space Addition and a three-story 22 unit supportive housing