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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Agenda for February 2, 2005 Page 4 of7 The submitted landscape plan that includes a mix of deciduous, coniferous, and perennial plants. Specifically, the proposal includes boulevard trees adjacent to both Elmer Street and McCarrons Boulevard; numerous coniferous trees (evergreen) along the east and west side of the condominium structure to screen and break-up the building mass; and trees around the storm water management pond and portions of the preserved wetland. The landscape plan must be revised to provide a greater mix of shrubs and perennials in both planting beds to accent the condominium and town home developments and to augment the storm pond and wetland. Mr. Paschke noted the staff review of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies. The review of these portions of the Comprehensive Plan helps to determine if there is policy direction to change the Plan's map of future uses. He summarized the Demographic Profile for the neighborhood and the traffic projections for the area as well as the proposal (200 to 400 new trips). The proposed town home and condominium development will provide an increase (valued at $8.6 million - $7.1 m. condo and $1.5 million town home) that will generate between $1,500 and $2,000 per unit in total property taxes, from which about 25% comes back to the city. The staff estimated there will be approximately 2.2 residents per unit or 108 new residents when fully built out. Paschke noted that on-site condo parking is an issue. The City Code requires 86 spaces and the proposal indicates 66 (originally a senior complex), a 20 stall deficiency for market rate units. To correct this situation the developer must: age restrict (55 or older) a certain number of units; negotiate greater shared parking at Galilee Church or the Armory; reduce the total number of units; or create a combination thereof. The Staff recommended approval, as per the written report, of this project and the three actions necessary to begin preparation of final documents, with the following conditions (from Section 8 of the project report). 1) The design of the two projects must complement each other and be compatible with the general context and human scale of the neighborhood for both architecture design and building materials. The condominium proposal may not exceed three stories and must incorporate architectural elements to further enhance the structure and reduce the visual mass of the building. A similar exterior architectural treatment must be incorporated into the design of the two story town homes. 2) The Public Works Department must complete the review and approve of the grading, drainage, and utility plans proposed with the General Concept and Final Plan submittal. All plans, including the location of fire hydrants and utility services connections, require the approval of the Public Works Department. 3) The on-site parking lot for the condominium needs to increase to an acceptable amount consistent with the use of the building and the Code requirement. The 24 total town home parking spaces are adequate. 4) The landscape plan must be revised to provide a greater mix of shrubs and perennials in both planting beds to accent the condominium and town home developments and to augment the storm pond and wetland. Park dedication is required. Community Development staff recommends for this development cash payment in lieu of land dedication. The payment, collected with the building permit, amounts to $6,000 for the town home site and $43,000 for the cooperative site. The park fee is placed in the park dedication and redevelopment fund. The Park and Recreation Commission must review this and provide the City Council a recommendation prior to final approvals. Chair Mulder asked what the density for this project would be. (approximately 20 units per acre) Member Traynor asked if parking can be increased to meet the Code. (Mr. Guptil must either add parking or reduce the units on the site). Member Traynor asked if the Capitol Region Watershed rules/regulations must be adhered to (yes). Engineering staff will seek Capitol Region's concurrence on the plan. By memo of understanding, the City must work with the Watershed. Dennis Guptil, owner and developer of the site, reminded the Planning Commission that this is the third time in front of the Commission. Mr. Guptil said he will work to a solution with the Watershed. Regarding parking, Mr. Guptil has an agreement to share parking with the Galilee Church which adjoins the site. Because of the ponding requirements, the building will work best with senior housing. Mr. Guptil explained his drainage easement allows for drainage to the west to the storm basin on the west side of the Armory. He will work with the Armory to improve the drainage with the Armory and the Watershed. Thomas Paschke explained that the concept approval is necessary before the National Guard Armory will be responsive. Deb Bloom asked if Mr. Guptil can accept the conditions of the Watershed. Mr. Guptil said he will work within the rules of the Watershed. Chair Mulder asked for explanation of the plan's density. Mr. Guptil explained the master plan preference for condos http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/councillplanning/minutes/2005/pm050202.htm 3/31/2005