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Regular City Council Meeting & Executive 3essioa Monday, March 23, 2009 Page 13 in addition to those in Roseville. Mr. Wellington advised that his firm was interested in doing the best job to reflect the desires of the community; and opined that the proposed project was reflective of this intent, while redeveloping this challenging site and corner location. Mr. Wellington expressed willingness to further consider additional comments and suggestions to improve upon the proposed project. Further discussion included issues with the zero setback on County Road B and Lexington Avenue; main thoroughfare for students to access the Roseville Area High School by foot or bicycle; sight line concerns; need for additional green space; limitations on the use of that particular parcel, and challenges to increase green space and make it financially viable; potential minor adjustments to facilitate the safety triangle; and potential shifting of the building further north to increase that visibility. Additional discussion included the need to create an environment friendly for pedestrians and bicycles, not just cars and parking; further revisions prior to final development plan presentation; whether a smaller footprint and an additional story would be feasible and more appealing to the neighborhood; and need to reduce impervious coverage. Further discussion included potential acquisition of the adjoining commercial property on County Road B, and their lack of interest in relocating at this time based on approaches by the developer. Mr. Wellington advised that discussion was underway for rounding the corner of the building to increase visibility and making it more aesthetically pleasing. Sonja Simonsen, Wellington Project Manager Ms. Simonsen reviewed comments received at the neighborhood Open House, and general support of the neighborhood to see the current bank/retail site and drive-thru eliminated. Ms. Simonsen addressed the use of the parking lot as a buffer to residential neighbors; and potential reduction of traffic with this office use. Ms. Simonsen noted that the sidewalk would not be reduced in size with location of the building at the proposed location; and that comments and concern of the neighbors had been addressed following that meeting. Ms. Simonsen advised that, in terms of height and density, the neighbors supported asingle-story structure to keep consistent with the neighborhood feel, without blocking their view or trees. Public Comment Paul Mergens, 1126 Sandhurst Drive Mr. Mergens opined that the general comments at the meeting were positive; with some questions raised and adequately answered by the developer; and opined that he was satisfied that this would be a benefit to the community and infringing neighborhood. Mr. Mergens noted the plans for landscaping to shelter the