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into two lots and rezoned from the current designation of 1-1 , Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development with an underlying zoning of 1-1, Light Industrial. Based on the proposal by Mr. Casci, he would own both lots and would lease the northern lot to Abra Auto Body & Glass. The area lies adjacent to County Road C, which is slated for reconstruction beginning this year and continuing through 2004. The 1.9 acre Abra Body and Glass site will consist of a 17,950 square foot structure located on the front (northwest) portion of the lot. Ten parking spaces will be provided at the front (north) for customers along with a vehicle access into the structure. Additionally, the Abra site development proposes 50 parking spaces along the east side of the lot and 48 spaces behind the structure and within a fenced enclosure. There are also vehicle access points into the structure along the east and south sides of the building. Access to the site will initially be from County Road C. In the future, a frontage road will be constructed as part of the County Road C reconstruction project between the subject parcel and the railroad right-of-way, which will direct vehicular traffic to the new Prior Street intersection with County Road C, which may eventually be signalized. The .76 acre Casci development will consist of an approximate 7,200 square foot single story structure located at the rear of the subject site. Access to the lot will be via a perpetual shared access easement over the Abra parcel that connects to the public frontage road. Because the Casci parcel does not have direct access to a public street the City will require that a shared access easement be created affording perpetual vehicular access within the proposed drive lane to the rear parcel. Parking for the office/warehouse facility is provided along the east side of the site, which will be the front entry to the building. Trucks will access along the same drive lane, but their access to the structure is on the west side of the building, which will require the trucks to drive in for loading and unloading. The site may be over parked and could have reduced parking. Member Traynor asked if this plan is actually ready to proceed. The proposed redevelopment project will be staged with the Casci building being constructed first allowing the existing facility to keep operating. Upon completion of the new building, the existing structures will be razed and the remaining site work completed and construction of the Abra facility undertaken. The new Casci building will carry the same architectural themes, but not necessarily the same materials. Member Mulder asked for explanation of required vs proposed spaces (page 4, #7.2). Approximately 41 spaces are required with over 123 proposed. Member Ipsen asked how determination is made for each parcel's parking in a PUD. Thomas Paschke explained the process. Chair Duncan asked if there is enough finality with parking to require a continuance. Member Traynor asked for clarifications as to the conditions in Section 7. Member Stone asked what percent impervious surface currently was on the site (not any). In 7.12, what is the Public Works reviewing? (grading and utilities) Chair Duncan asked when the report was prepared. Member Stone asked in Section 7.10, where the HVAC will be placed to be screened. (Thomas Paschke explained the plan is not available at this time, but this is not untypical of a project.) Member Mulder asked for details regarding air handling and paint booth exhausts (Dennis Welsch responded that there are Federal and State air quality standards that must be followed). Thomas Paschke explained the conditions in Section 7.1,7.4 through 7.18 would be included in the PUD approval. Ron Fiscus, Planscape, representing ABRA and Casci, stated that the developer is in agreement with the staff report except for parking needs. ABRA has experienced a need for numerous vehicles all at one time (peak). ABRA tries to keep peak vehicle spaces in the lot, not on the street. Roseville's parking requirements are very low for this type of use. ABRA believes 108 spaces are adequate for their needs. The pervious pavers do not work well in Minnesota because the grass burns out. The cross-parking easement will add up to 12 spaces for use by Casci. The right-of-way will be dedicated for the new frontage road if treated fairly. The staff recommended approval by the Planning Commission contingent upon compliance of suggested conditions as indicated in the project report of March 5, 2003. There was no public comment. Chair Duncan closed the hearing.