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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, November 07, 2007 Page 3 Code needs to be modified for compact cars – based on staff research – staff will support reduction to 16’ depth for compact stall – conditions in staff report - Staff recommended APPROVAL of a five foot (5’) rear yard parking lot/drive lane setback VARIANCE to Roseville City Code, Section 1005.01 (Minimum Dimensional Requirements – adjoining residential property); and a two foot (2’) depth VARIANCE to Section 1018.04 (Parking Requirements – General Provisions) and Section 1018.05 (Design and Maintenance of Parking and Loading Areas) pertaining to compact vehicle parking space design, allowing the redevelopment of the ICO gas/convenience station at 1681 Rice Street; based on the comments and findings in Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated November 7, 2007 Discussion included location of the trash enclosure (Staff Report, Section 4.10); designation of “compact” parking stalls and code provisions for up to 50% of a parking lot area to be designated for compact stalls; signage for compact-designated parking stalls; discussions by the Design Review Committee and the intent/spirit of Comprehensive Plan policies; and staff’s willingness to work with the applicant on design, form and function of the building itself, specifically related to the location of the trash enclosure and other amenities. Further discussion included Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and provisions for redevelopment of former gas station sites for monitoring and clean up remediation. Brian Alton, Attorney for Velmeir, McGay-Alton, PLLP (951 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN) Mr. Alton advised that en environmental report was currently in process, but to the applicant’s knowledge, there had been no underground tank leakage; however, noted that the site must be clean prior to initiating construction. Mr. Alton advised that the applicant was in agreement with all recommendations and conditions outlined in the staff report, with two minor exceptions: 1) Maintaining full-size, rather than compact, parking spaces for adequate parking near the store entrance; and 2) Reduction of the drive aisle from 22’ to 20’ to gain additional footage on the westerly boundary. Mr. Alton further noted that, with reference to the location of the trash enclosure, there was no practical place on the north or west side of the building, and they preferred to leave it as is in order not to interfere with traffic circulation and the drive-up prescription window, in addition to not having it located closer to adjacent residential properties. Mr. Alton provided building elevations, showing the trash enclosure on the north side; and expressed willingness to work with staff in making the enclosure as inconspicuous as possible, and to match exterior materials to those of the building. Mr. Paschke advised Commissioners that staff was willing to work with the applicant, and the condition could be removed; however, noted that it was a code item that needed to be addressed and resolved prior to issuance of a building permit. Kevin McGee, Project Manager for McCarron’s Hills Shopping Center (77 France Avenue S, Bloomington, MN) Mr. McGee advised that the applicant was willing to work with staff on options for providing even more screening that proposed by staff. Mr. McGee advised that Phase II would begin immediately following opening of the CVS Pharmacy, depending on weather. Matt Alexander, Kraus-Anderson, representing McCarrons’s Center owner Mr. Alexander advised that the plan was to make the entire center more aesthetically pleasing; and expressed willingness to work with staff; however, noted that weather- related timing was a challenge. Mr. Alexander advised that the pieces were still coming