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approval of a 560 sq. ft. garage and dog run, or 3,564 sq. ft. total 35.6% Variance to Section 1004.01A6 (Maximum Total Impervious Surface Area) of the Roseville City Code, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated September 3, 2003. Ayes: 7, Bakeman, Peper, Stone, Mulder, Ipsen, Duncan, Traynor Nays: 0 Motion carried. 7. Information, Reports & Other Business (Verbal Reports): a. Sketch Plan Review - George Reiling Multi-Family Project at Lexington at Woodhill consisting of 3 or 4 three story buildings with a total of 96 to 132 market rate housing units, including 60 senior units on 5 acres. Mixed use small shop retail may be included on the lower level of 2 buildings. Chairman Duncan requested Dennis Welsch to provide to present verbal summary of the staff report dated September 3, 2003. Architect Tom Dunwell explained the proposal for a market rate apartment and senior rental project that will consist of 3 or 4, three and four-story buildings with 96 to 132 market rate housing units, including 60 senior units. Mixed- use small shop retail may be included on the lower level of 2 buildings (24,000 sq. ft. total). Underground and at grade parking will be provided at city prescribed rates or with "proof-of-parking" agreements. The bike shop may (or may not) be involved in the new design. It is conceivable that this project may be constructed in phases, with three buildings being done in the first phase and the remainder in the second phase. The development shows the Reiling parcel, a parcel owned by the City, and a parcel the developer intends to acquire from a neighbor. On this total of 6 acres the developer proposes a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Subdivision. The Comprehensive Plan's High Density Residential designation allows more than 18 units per acre. The site will include a pond and abandonment or movement of sewer easements. Right-in, right-out access to Lexington Avenue is proposed through the City-owned lot at the south west corner of the project) that Mr. Reiling hopes to buy from the City. Construction is slated for the spring of 2004. There would be need for a plat. Mr. Reiling intends to retain ownership for the family. Mr. Dunwell explained density for the site: 5.92 acres and 96 units in Phase 1: 16 units/acre 6.17 acres and 132 units in Phase 1 and 2: 21.4 units/acre There being no further public comment, Chair Duncan asked the Commission for comments. Member Mulder asked for details on neighborhood commercial (barbershop, offices for attorney, accountants). Member Peper asked what the citizen review process is (neighborhood meeting in Sept./Oct.). Member Bakeman asked for details of retail over residential (12,000 sq. ft. in each building, usually 1500 - 1800 sq. ft. or 8 businesses in each building). Chair Duncan asked how to encourage Roseville Seniors to move to these buildings. Member Traynor asked about whether there is affordable housing in the complex. Member Mulder asked what facades and architecture might be. Mr. Dunwell illustrated a sketch of the elevation - getting away from flat facades, changing the lines of the building. Mr. Mulder asked for a scaled drawing showing height comparisons between the proposal and all buildings surrounding it. Member Mulder also suggested the City Council have a discussion regarding whether this is a prospective site for a City Community Center. Chair Duncan liked that this was congruent with the Comprehensive Plan. Member Traynor noted that this set of corners is important for City Center concepts. The heights will be in question by adjoining neighbors. Member Stone asked for details of the Phase 2, four-story building. She asked about transit service on Lexington Avenue and on County Road C. Where is the "walk ability" of this site. Show how the residents can walk to parks and shopping (sidewalks will be built on Lexington and on Woodhill). Member Bakeman expressed concern about massing of buildings, the larger senior building should face Oxford,