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Member Stone asked if there will be 95 underground spaces (yes). Traffic signage should be required in the final plan. Member Traynor asked for clarification of the parking space numbers. Thomas Paschke explained the senior housing parking experience has shown less parking demands than normal market rate housing. Proof of parking is required for projects on this site. Member Bakeman explained that she has visited senior centers where parking permits are used for the more mobile seniors. They tend to be more mobile. Member Duncan noted that if required, the developer may add 66 spaces to meet the normal standards. Bob Van Slyke, Presbyterian Homes applicant, said the building will be entirely rental units, but owned by Presbyterian Homes. A rental entrance fee will be required. Presbyterian Homes will be the property manager, similar to their project in Shoreview. He worked with adjacent Roseville Covenant Church to add space for a training room, through a private entrance. A workshop on the lower level will be added for residents and church seniors. A small movie theater will be used similarly. An exercise area will also be constructed. Bob Van Slyke said this will be one of the larger, higher quality buildings with two bedroom units for younger seniors (as per their market study). Presbyterian Homes proposed to phase out the east side of the existing shopping center first, relocating tenants to the west side and eventually to the new building. Construction would begin mid-summer 2003. The three-lot subdivision will be configured approximately along existing office lot lines and parking areas for each site while including cross parking and access. The proposed lot 3 is not planned for immediate development. The landscape plans are now complete. Lighting plans are still being prepared. Member Bakeman supported use with the Church. What changes have been made since the original plan? The biggest change is reduction to four stories. John Gould, project architect, explained the height change to a four- story height with 14,000 s.f. of retail. The building has now been moved back from Hamline another 15 feet to allow two-sided one-way parking. Mr. Gould described the architecture and design of "streetscape". The tower along the southeast corner is approximately 70 feet in height with translucent panels. The building is broken into vertical sections as well as horizontal bands of materials. Member Traynor asked for the rental rates of the units. Mr. Van Slyke explained the rent will be $1.21/s.f. with an average rental entrance deposit of $45,000. The profile of the senior occupant will be younger than 75 years, aging in place, seniors who currently live in the community or seniors who wish to locate closer to children. The developer will promote locally through the local papers and site signage. Member Duncan asked if the entry fee is treated as a share in the project (no). It does not have an interest return, but it does reduce the average rent of the units. Member Traynor asked if local neighbors/residents could use the site. Mr. Van Slyke said there will be community use of some space, and may be available to other seniors in the area. Member Ipsen asked how to implement common retail space in a residential building. Mr. Van Slyke said they own a similar project in Bloomington which is very successful. Member Traynor asked for experience with parking in other projects. Mr. Van Slyke noted the Shoreview project hardly has need for exterior parking. Member Peper asked for clarification of the entrance deposit. Member Stone asked for vacancy rates in Shoreview and Bloomington. (Each is full and has waiting lists). She asked for details of the "beacon on the tower" - will it be discreet? Mr. Gould said there will be a low light level, no downcast lighting. Member Bakeman asked if the commercial uses will have two employees per business. Mr. Van Slyke stated two employees will be in the housing area. What type of business would locate there? Mr. Van Slyke proposes a barber and beauty shop, Aurelios Pizza, a dental office, insurance office, optical shop - tenants in the existing center. She asked for details of the exterior business signage to attract the neighborhood? Restrictive sign covenants will be in place. Signage is still being designed and in context with the neighborhood and pedestrians. Member Bakeman asked for details on retail access from the residences (only one space will have access at the south end). Member Duncan asked what type of uses would not be allowed. Thomas Paschke suggested low traffic, neighborhood complimentary uses which will be described as permitted uses in the PUD.