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The proposed 8 foot by 36 foot home addition (288 sq. ft.) would be constructed on the rear side of the home to expand the existing bedroom and kitchen, and bathroom, and create a small mud room at the rear entry. The proposal also includes additional sidewalk, paving under the porch (attached to garage) and a new front and rear stoop (246 sq. ft.). The Community Development staff recommended approval of a 503 square foot (5%) Variance to Section 1004.01 A6 of the Roseville City Code for Gerald Voermans to allow the construction of a living area addition to the north side (rear) of the existing home and associated site improvements (sidewalk, patio, stoops) at 1251 Roma Avenue, subject to conditions. Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Peper moved, seconded by Member Stone, to recommend approval of the request by Gerald Voermans for a 503 square foot (5%) VARIANCE to Section 1004.01A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area) of the Roseville City Code allowing construction of living area and site improvements at 1251 Roma Avenue, based on the findings in Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 (A through E)of the project report dated April 2, 2003. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. e. Planning File 3460: A request by Good Samaritan Society for a GENERAL CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT to replace the Whitehouse Nursing Home, 563 County Road B. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke provide a summary of the project report dated April 2, 2003. Good Samaritan Society has requested consideration of a planned unit development under the General Concept Plan (Section 1008.1 OC) of the Roseville City Code for a two acre residential redevelopment. The proposal named "Whitehouse Senior Apartments" would create a 3 story, 50 unit senior housing complex with underground parking on the former Whitehouse Nursing Home site. The proposal seeks approval of a preliminary plat to combine four platted lots and one meets and bounds parcel (totaling 88,880 square feet or 2.1 acres) into one large lot, and approval of the General Concept Plan Planned Unit Development establishing an underlying zoning of R-3, General Residence District. The new building is proposed (generally) as a rectangle, lying in approximately the same location as the former structure. The building will have a visual presence along County Road B and will have varied setbacks to increase visual interest in the structure. The structures horizontal setback (from property line) along County Road B is variable beginning on the west at 45 feet, and continuing to the east with 35 feet, 60 feet, 65 feet, and 55 feet. The setback from the east property line is indicated at 15 feet to the structure wall. The setback from the north property line is also variable at 35 feet on the east and continuing west at 45 feet and 50 feet. The structure is generally setback 155 feet from the west property line. Whitehouse Senior Apartments is proposed as a three story structure with underground parking. The main level is proposed at 22,040 square feet and includes the laundry, kitchen, dining, lounge, and 17 residential units. The second floor is proposed at 19,554 square feet and includes an activity and wellness center, storage, lounge, and 16 residential units. The third floor is proposed at 18,855 square feet and includes a barber/beauty shop and 17 residential units. All floors include an office, housekeeping, and recycling areas. Thomas Paschke explained the proposed parking, proof of parking and that the parking needs for seniors are reduced. As proposed, the senior apartments will including: 1 accessible unit at 706 square feet; 18 one bedroom units at 706 square feet; 9 two bedroom units at 954 square feet; 6 two bedroom units at 968 square feet; and 16 two bedroom units at 994 square feet. Member Bakeman asked why the park dedication would be required - (not record of previous dedication and a subdivision plat requires Park Commission review). Member Stone asked for clarification regarding park dedication. Member Traynor asked if staff will work with owners and renters regarding marketing to Roseville residents.(Yes) Member Mulder asked if the roof line (dormers) could be enhanced or enlarged to break up the roof line to create