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surface spaces, or 71 total spaces. Sased on the proposal, resident and employee parking � will be accommodated through enclosed parking located under the building at � approximately 83 underground stalls and 19 visitor surface parking lot spaces. � 7.19 Landsca�in� The applicant has indicated a strong desire to preserve as many trees as � feasibly possible, especially those near the intersection of County Road S and Midland � Grove Road and north along Midland Grove Road. The applicant will also attempt to � preserve and/or transplant some of the apple trees that dot the property. As for proposed � landscaping, the plan indicates boulevard trees, interior trees and shrubs throughout the � site. Shrubs would act as a natural screen for the main level patios and all storm water � management areas will require some from of heightened landscape. � 7.20 Pathwavs and Sidewalks: Section 1013.07 of the City's Code requires that new non- � motorized pathways be constructed as part of new development on properties that are � designated through the official pathway system plan. However, the plan does not � indicate sidewalk or path requirement along the north side of County Road S. The DRC � is recommending a sidewalk from Midland Grove Condominium parcel to County Road � S adjacent Midland Grove Road and looking into a way in which sidewalk can be � provided from Midland Grove Road to Cleveland Avenue, where the identified crossing � lies. � 7.21 Storm Water: Storm water will be collected and treated on site. The conceptual storm � water management plan indicates three infiltration areas, one at the rear of the building to � assist with adjacent property drainage, and the other two in the southwest corner of the � property. � 7.22 Sanitarv Sewer and Water: Sanitary sewer and water will be provided by a water main � and sanitary sewer connection located within County Road S. � 7.23 Private Utilities: The private utilities, such as electricity, cable, telephone, and natural � gas, will be designed and coordinated through the Public Works Department to be � underground and utilize a joint trenching system, where applicable. � 8.0 STAFF COMMENTS: � 8.1 On February 19, 2009, the applicant and Station 19 Architects held the required open � house for the proposed (revised) Orchard development. There were between 20 to 25 � property owners/residents in attendance. Informal discussions centered on � questions/concerns regarding treatment of east side with special features to mitigate � visual impacts; color and types of building materials; blending more into the adjacent � neighborhood; request for additional signs for speed; traffic increase along Midland � Grove Road; increased landscaping; transplanting of evergreen trees; discussion about � keeping second drive on Midland Grove Road; access to County Road S; fire/safety � aspects of building; and balcony usage (see attached narrative) . � 8.2 On February 26, 2009, the Roseville Development Review Committee (DRC) met to � review the revised plans for the Orchard. The DRC supported the change in � Comprehensive Land Use Map designation to High Density Residential; the zoning to � Planned Unit Development; and the proposal as proposed prior to the Planning � Commission meeting. � 8.3 Since the March 4, 2009 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Division has � received and reviewed a revised site plan and building elevation. This proposal though ' similar to the design reviewed by the Commission, includes a number of enhancement PF09-002 RCA 051109.doc Page 7 of 8