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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Page 7 Mr. Paschke advised that, while the interior remodel was not part of the land use function for this PUD application, the Commission include a condition on the new construction portion, with other conditions addressed in City Code that would be part of the Building Permit process sin meeting that code. Chair Bakeman asked if staff had received any public comment prior to tonight’s meeting. Mr. Paschke apologized that the written comments had not been included in the packet; but noted that one was opposed to the development due to drainage concerns for adjoining properties, and concern about the location of the proposed new structure, and four-stories versus three-stories. Chair Bakeman asked that staff include those written comments in the report going before the City Council. Kate McGough, Project Manager, Aeon (1625 Park Avenue, Mpls., MN 55404) Ann Holmes, Applicant Representative David Witt, Collaborative Design Group, Inc. (100 Portland Avenue S, Suite 100, Mpls., MN) Ms. McGough advised that, after code discussions with the Fire Marshal, options were still being considered on the size of the units – whether 1 or 2 bedrooms, with a huge demand being sought for 2-bedroom units. Ms. McGough clarified that 3-4 bedroom units were being considered for the new construction, Phase II, following more study and market research. Ms. McGough confirmed that the intent of the remodel of existing units, beyond maintenance and repair, was to make them more energy-efficient in response to the environment, as well as from a management and tenant standpoint to keep energy costs as low as possible for those residents. Ms. McGough advised that they were working with the Center for Energy and Environment and proposed to redo the heating, roofs, windows, and replace appliances and light fixtures with Energy Star rated units. Chair Bakeman asked Ms. McGough to summarize their neighborhood meeting, and public comment at that level. Ms. McGough opined that of the fifteen (15) attending the neighborhood meeting, most were generally supportive, recognizing the need to spruce up and redevelop the property, for the benefit of the property and the neighborhood. Ms. McGough noted that the majority of those in attendance were those renting condominiums adjacent to the subject property; and the majority of concerns expressed related to drainage issues; height of the new building; parking; landscaping and buffers between the subject property and condominium buildings; and the ultimate owner of the project. Ms. McGough clarified the intent of the improvements in regarding the site and manage stormwater on their site; noting that they continued to work with engineers toward that goal, relating ongoing current damage to lower level units and the need for resolution. Mr. Witt advised that he was continuing to work with the Watershed District to develop the stormwater management system that would meet the project’s requirements on site through rain gardens and other options, to enhance the site, and to alleviate water damage issues. Public Comment John Eitsinger, Rosewood Village Condominiums Mr. Eitsinger advised that he had a different perception of the neighborhood meeting, correcting that those in attendance were not renters, but owners of the adjacent condominiums. Mr. Eitsinger opined that the majority were supportive of the proposed sprucing up of the existing buildings, and were supportive of anything that improved the housing situation in Roseville. Ms. Eitsinger further opined that he was not convinced that there was a need for additional housing in Roseville. Mr. Eitsinger expressed concerns related to traffic on the frontage road, specifically at the curve on the northwest side, and evidence of already dangerous blind spot speeds, with the proposed access point for this project only further degrading that situation. Mr. Eitsinger advised that he was supportive of the new building, provided the existing buffer remained or was enhanced between his property and the subject property.