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Andrew Ram, 1214 Roselawn, lives across from Roseville Lutheran parking lot, opposes this use in residential area. The bus traffic is loud and smelly. Why take residential property and convert to commercial uses? Why is this adjacent to Bruce Russell Park? Where would park users park? Member Ipsen asked what other commercial sites in Roseville might occur? Thomas Paschke said there may be some week-end office parking lots. It is a question of reasonableness. Member Traynor said he would support the Centennial Methodist site because of routes, adjacent to Snelling and C-2. He did not support Roseville Lutheran site because of proximity to park and potential late night activity at the Park. Vice Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of the requested Interim Use Permit amendment to include Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 County Road C-2 as a park and ride site for the Minnesota State Fair, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated May 7,2003, and further that Mr. Anderson (State Fair) is to review the site to determine whether busses can move through the site on the church driveway. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to continue the Roseville Lutheran Church site until the June 4 meeting to allow the time for a neighborhood meeting. Member Bakeman suggested that St. rose be included in the meeting. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried 7. Information, Reports & Other Business (Verbal Reports): a. Planning File 3471: Request by United Properties for a Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development for proposed 42 residential units on property generally located at 2001 Fulham Street (a portion of Midland Hills Country Club). Dennis Welsch provided a summary of the Sketch Plan from a staff report dated May 7,2003. Brian Carey, United Properties, explained the Sketch Plan architecture using Tudor architecture similar to the Club House. The Site plan is intended to be sensitive to the neighborhood and ponding, with new ponding and landscaping. This project will be marketed to Roseville residents and/or Country Club members. Brian Carey explained the parking (underground). He noted that the six acres is part of the 165 acres owned by the Country Club. Vice Chair Mulder asked what the east side setback would be (45'). What is the home setback adjacent to this site? A general discussion ensued. Member Traynor asked if there are other examples of housing development on older golf courses within the Twin Cities area. Brian Carey noted that the market has already shown strong interest and will be very successful. Member Traynor asked how United will actively market from Roseville residents. (Roseville brokers, Roseville newsletter and Club members). Brain Carey explained the neighborhood meeting. The feedback was split: 1) an area of water along the east property line which could be pushed into the neighboring houses and lots. The wetland delineates a low grade (#4 or #5) seasonally flooded wetland. The water comes from the Country Club parking lot. The developer may relocate the wetland and landscape the site, or leave it in place and improve it as a water retention area. A water retention pond could also be created to intercept water from the parking lot. The water table is 21 feet below the surface. Surface water is a failed wetland in a perched area. Member Bakeman asked if the townhomes will be substantially taller than the housing units along both sides of the project, but especially to the wet where the homes are much higher on a slope. Richard Snyder, 2269 Roselawn, said the structure will be three stories and he will be concerned about it and rezoning from R-1. He is concerned about the wetland and flooding in the area, including the Fulton/Roselawn intersection. The southeast corner of the site is a low, wet area - where will the water go if redevelopment occurs? It cannot drain eastward.