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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for August 2, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0802.htm Staff reviewed specific lot sizes; setbacks; access; traffic impacts; storm water management; and proposed design single-family lot sizes and setback requirements; environmental remediation in process, with the remediation plan needing approval by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the grading/drainage plan needing approval by both the Rice Creek Watershed and the Roseville City Engineer. sidewalk to the proposal; in addition to individual and overall landscaping and storm water management. Mr. Paschke reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Consistency and Residential Policies and Goals related to the project; the Demographic Profile for Planning District 3; and estimates that the eight (8) single-family homes will add to the families with children base that is much needed in Roseville and the School District, while anticipating that the six (6) town home units would most likely serve empty nesters, with two (2) persons per household and an average over forty-five (45) years. Staff recommended approval of the project and the four (4) actions necessary to begin preparation of final documents, with conditions as outlined in the staff report dated August 2, 2006. Discussion included the design of the single-family homes (one, two or split entry); the conceptual nature of the plan at this stage to begin preparation of final documents; access to the park and sidewalk installations; higher environmental standards and clean up for residential uses; and modifications to the conceptual plans as the project design develops and based on Commissioner and public comment. Chair Traynor noted for the record, the receipt of written comments related to the proposal; attached hereto and made a part thereof. Steve Zawadski, Developer with Zawadski Homes Bob Moser, Developer with Moser Homes (Mr. Zawadski and Mr. Moser noted that the property owner was the Mounds View School District) reviewed the intent of and plan evolution from the three (3) neighborhood hood meetings held to-date and the culmination of the current proposed plan based on those public and Planning Commission comments. Mr. Moser reviewed the process to-date; proposed land use specific to each lot; proposed sidewalk adjacent to Hamline Avenue; pond relocation from rear yards of all the homes to an area contained between the townhome units based on staff concerns related to access for maintenance and public safety; criteria for and pending watershed district formal approval of plans recently submitted; and goals for the revised proposal based on feedback. Those goals were detailed as follows: Construct a development to accommodate housing complimentary to the adjacent neighborhood Establish a neighborhood with housing to stabilize School District enrollment Capitalize on support available through the HRA, thus the town home proposal for more affordable housing options Reduce number of driveways that directly access Hamline Avenue Provide a buffer area between Hamline Avenue and the single-family detached homes; achieved through a combination of berms, landscaping and ponding Establish a ponding area that meets the needs of the neighborhood and satisfies the requirements of the City and local watershed district Add a sidewalk parallel to Hamline Avenue Chair Traynor noted that the proposal, inclusive of a quad town home, was a significant change from the original proposal. Mr. Zawadski advised that the developers had been encouraged to try to provide reasonable housing in order to allow participation by the HRA. MR. Zawadski noted that the original proposal for three (3) twin homes created safety and aesthetic problems in accommodating sufficient ponding for storm water management for the development, in addition to access for maintenance; and allowed more landscaping and berming to make the single-family homes more private. Mr. Zawadski and Mr. Moser addressed the proposed designs; seeking to leave their options open at this time, until additional cost projects could be performed and additional input from the HRA for affordable housing options and fund availability could be discussed. The developers also noted the need to meet market demand for type and style of housing, including the finished floor space. Mr. Zawadski further noted that final results with Gold and Associates related to the soil contamination results would impact the overall style options and pro formas for the 4 of 152/6/2007 11.13