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Ms. Alt reviewed parking considerations for existing tenants of the Hamline Shopping Center and the office building, and parking agreements with Roseville Covenant Church; and briefly addressed possible future expansion for senior housing redevelopment of the current Shopping Center. Ms. Alt advised that rain gardens and more green space in the parking lot were proposed to mitigate parking lot runoff and for aesthetic purposes; however, noted that substantial sustainable design was difficult in this commercial project, and referred additional questions and comments to the project’s architect. Roland Swenson, JSSH Architects, Architect for Presbyterian Homes Mr. Swenson reviewed components of the existing building, and proposed addition relative to energy efficiencies; rooftop mechanical units; occupancy sensors for lighting, ADA compliance of the new addition and incorporation into the existing structure; insulated glass; centralization of corporate staff on one site; and exterior elevations to coordinate with the existing structure, while providing more visual interest. Discussion included roofline materials and life expectancy of the existing mansard metal roof; inclusion of two (2) elevators in the building addition centrally located at the main entrance, and maintaining the same floor level as the existing building to allow ease of circulation and make the building fully accessible; on-grade walkthrough and power handicapped entrances; and new restroom facilities and common areas. Commissioners confirmed with the applicant’s representatives that the building would remain on the tax rolls, as noted on Attachment C of the project report; willingness to proceed with a cross-parking agreement when indicated and staff’s request that parking conditions be as broad as possible to allow flexibility for other alternatives not yet considered; confirmation that there was a sidewalk already in place on Centennial; and confirmation by the applicant that this site would serve for corporate staff functions only, as it was not licensed to accommodate patients. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing to speak. MOTION Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Martinson to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of a GENERAL CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPEMNT(PUD) for Presbyterian Homes and Services to allow the proposed office expansion at 2845 Hamline Avenue; based on the comments and findings of Sections 5-8; and subject to conditions of Section 9 of the project report dated July 2, 2008; amended to include the following conditions: Remove Condition “f” (a possible duplicate building setback requirement) of ? the staff report; The cross-parking agreement is to be recorded separately with Ramsey ? County; Add a condition stipulating that “no patient care is permitted on this site;” ? Add a condition stipulating that “this property will remain on the tax rolls;” ? Revise language of condition “e” of the staff report to stipulate that “The ? applicant shall realign the southern parcel boundary, at the discretion of staff, to ensure a minimum of a ten foot (10’) setback between the building and the property line.” Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Chair Bakeman noted that this case was scheduled to be heard by the City Council at their July 29, 2008 meeting. Page 4 of 9