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Attachment A <br />, more parking on site, the better; and also noted the need to accommodate snow storage on site, while <br />1 c expressing willingness to work with staff on potential parking design to accommodate more green space. <br />1C Further discussion included adjustable lighting heights for less impact to adjoining properties; typical <br />1C accessibility points above and beyond code requirements; and location of bicycle parking amenities near <br />11 the north entrance to the building. <br />11 Eric Beazley, Loucks & Associates, Civil Engineer for the Project <br />11 Mr. Beazley addressed traffic considerations, based on discussions with Ramsey County and the critical <br />11 nature of the County Road B and Lexington Avenue intersection for Ramsey County, and addressing <br />11 traffic flow at that intersection. Mr. Beazley addressed City standards for Sandhurst as related to access <br />1 � points. <br />11 City Engineer Debra Bloom <br />11 Ms. Bloom addressed staff's considerations when reviewing circulation on the site and access points, and <br />11 anticipated enhancements in traffic flow by moving the access point further away from the intersection. <br />11 Ms. Bloom opined that the Sandhurst traffic situation should also improve with the new use and site <br />1� access points. <br />1� Gonsalo Villares, Pope Architects <br />1� Mr. Villares addressed the traffic light pole location, and willingness to address landscaping to make <br />1� access easier for pedestrians and bicycles; location of bike racks by the entrance; and pedestrian <br />1� connections between the building entrance and sidewalk. <br />1� Mr. Villares addressed the building height in relationship to the neighboring buildings, with standard <br />1� heights at sixteen feet (16') for the building, along with an additional two feet (2') amenity on the corner for <br />1� emphasis, and offered to review heights of neighboring buildings in more detail. <br />1� Chair Bakeman opened the meeting for public comment at approximately 7:55 p.m. <br />1� Public Comment <br />1: Andrejs Vape, Owner of Lexington Court Apartments, 2192 — 2206 Lexington <br />1: Mr. Vape expressed concern about losing the residential nature of the neighborhood; in addition to traffic <br />1: concerns and the number of accidents currently at the corner of County Road B and Lexington Avenue. <br />1: Mr. Vape further opined that making a left-hand turn from either of the two (2) accesses to his apartment <br />1: buildings was very difficult; and noted the huge traffic issue at Sandhurst and Lexington. Mr. Vape opined <br />1: that it would irresponsible to compromise on the forty foot (40') visibility triangle, and that it would only <br />1: create more problems and accidents. Mr. Vape further opined that the code shouldn't be changed for <br />1: setback requirements; and that additional green space and landscaping should be added. Mr. Vape <br />1: further opined that, while this will be an improvement over the current drive-thru bank, it should be done <br />1: right and that the building should not be located directly up to the sidewalk. <br />1� Tom Arnold, representing his daughter, Heidi Arnold, resident at 1133 Sandhurst <br />1� Mr. Arnold provided his observations from frequent visits to his daughter's home; and opined about the <br />1� need to remember that the quality of life in Roseville was based on it being a suburb, and that urban <br />1� features were not called for. Mr. Arnold opined that there were vacant buildings all over the City, and with <br />1� the current economy, no more office buildings were indicated. <br />1� Mr. Arnold further opined that the existing well-established and stable neighborhood should be preserved, <br />1� and that the addition of an office building in the neighborhood would reduce residential property values. <br />1� Mr. Arnold suggested that the applicant only go one (1) lot deep, not two (2) to avoid infringing upon the <br />1� residential neighborhood. Mr. Arnold suggested that the City not encourage further chaotic planning with <br />1� past patterns of mixing business and residential properties. Mr. Arnold recommended that the City do <br />1: more planning to avoid further chaos; and agreed that traffic was atrocious. <br />1: Daniel Peterson, 1166 Sandhurst <br />1: Mr. Peterson expressed concern in the notification of property owners; opining that he had not heard <br />1: about the neighborhood open house, and had heard about tonight's public hearing only through another <br />1: neighbor. <br />1: Mr. Peterson opined that, as a resident in the neighborhood for over ten (10) years, he liked the older, <br />1: well-established nature of the neighborhood, and the community connectivity of that neighborhood. Mr. <br />1: Peterson, however, expressed concern with the traffic along Sandhurst, use of Merrill by people seeking <br />` a thoroughfare from Lexington to Hamline; and ramifications with this proposed use. Mr. Peterson further <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />