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7.0 STAFF COMMENTS and FINDINGS: 7.1 Staff recommends approval of this project and the four actions necessary to begin preparation of final documents, with conditions. While it is a different use than the existing District Offices, the proposal contains lot sizes and uses that are similar to those within the surrounding community. This particular development will set a new quality standard for redevelopment in this area of Roseville which is near public facilities (Autumn Grove Park). City utility services already serve this site and have adequate capacity to support the new structures. The developer has worked with the School District and neighborhood on site issues. Since this project does not meet the thresholds, no Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required. However, approval of environmentalremediation is necessary from the MPCA. The site planning and landscape architecture is well done. The elimination of environmental pollution, the inclusion of good earthworklengineerin� and improved storm water management will assist this area and the site. The Comprehensive Plan encourages a diversity for housing styles for all age groups —with that comes some changes in density. This is not unique — throughout Roseville housing densities vary and adjoin each other. This proposal integrates uses similar to those that surround the site. The new use will have less traffic impact than that of an office building on the adjoining area. The recommended conditions follow: 7.2 The design of the two projects (single family homes and town homes) must be compatible with one another and with the general context and human scale of the neighborhood for both architecture design and building materials. 73 The Public Worl�s Department must complete the review and approval of the grading, drainage, and utility plans proposed with the General Concept and Final Plan submittal. All plans, including the location of fire hydrants and utility services connections, require the approval of the Public Works Department. Also required is the Rice Creek Watershed approval/permit. 7.4 All buildings, tree branches and roots, debris, and any soil contamination (subject to MnPCA requirements) must be removed from the site (not burned on the site) prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7.5 Park dedication will be required on this project. The Park and Recreation Commission will review and make a recommendation on this before final approvals. P�'3G7G_IZCA GeneralConcept_U82806.doc Page 9 of9