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There being no further comments, Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Peper moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of an 800 square foot (5%) variance to Section 1004.01A6 of the Roseville City Code for Susan McCloskey, to allow a driveway connection at 2525 County Road C2, based on the findings in Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated September 4, 2002. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. This will be considered by the City Council at the September 23, 2002 meeting. 7. Information, Reports & Other Business a. Planning File 3421: Sketch Plan review for the proposed first phase redevelopment of the Hamline Shopping Center by Presbyterian Homes. Thomas Paschke explained the three steps of a Planned Unit Development. This is the first step - a Sketch Plan. Bob Van Slyke, Senior Housing Partners (Presbyterian Homes) and John Gould, Architect, explained the proposal to construct 82 housing units (independent seniors) and 13,000 s.t. of retail. The building will have underground parking (85 spaces). The Presbyterian Homes corporate offices adjoin the site. John Gould described a site plan and a set of building sketch elevations trying to enhance the fabric-context of the neighborhood. The building sits near Hamline and Terrace. The building is set back from curb lines approximately 75 feet from Hamline Avenue. Sixty-six parking spaces would be placed along Hamline in a one-way drive (north to south; five stories on Hamline, four stories on Terrace. Rice Creek Watershed regulations require ponding, which will be built into the site as an amenity. The roof will be pitched; exteriors will be brick, block, wood, hardy plank in warm earth tones. Community one-story spaces for residents will be located in the south and north ends. Member Mulder supported the sketch and encouraged strong vertical line so that the building does not look like one huge building. He suggested a more prominent central connection. Thomas Paschke explained the traffic movements. A clock tower or other monument at the corner would be helpful. Member Bakeman said she has problems with the mass of the building so close to the building; suggested setback of this building as far as Hamline House on the ease side of Hamline. Member Peper asked for design details of one-way parking lot. Could this be widened or have two-way drive lane? The building is set back 75 feet from the curb, whereas, the office building is set back 40 feet. Retail access will be available on both the east and west side of the building. Thomas Paschke explained the reduced impervious surface in parking areas. The uses should be restricted to neighborhood friendly small retailers. Member Bakeman said the mass is difficult by the height and a major impact on the street. One-way drives should be signed properly. Could the surface be a newer surface which has some porous surfaces? Street setback and height are issues near single family areas. Member Traynor said he was supportive, but concerned with setbacks. Try to create pedestrian friendly, closer to street, even if some inconsistency occurs. Create green space. Building is a bit high for area (four stories is better in this neighborhood). Trees and screening along Hamline are important; concerns with one-way parking. Overall this is a great concept, heading in the right direction. Member Ipsen asked how far from the street Hamline House is (approximately 50 feet). He also asked how much retail is on Terrace Drive (none). Chair Duncan requested they come back with current vs. proposed statistics and concepts and designs to break up the mass. Bob Van Slyke advised they will try to be at the October 2nd Planning Commission meeting. b. Planning File 3192: Building Coverage of a Lot Community Development Director Dennis Welsch explained that staff has been working to resolve issues in the City Code (1959) that arose when the City Council reviewed shopping center building expansions in the past. Regarding lot coverage at the Roseville and Har-Mar Shopping Centers and other "SC" districts, the Council