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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Page 4 tower and are working cooperatively to minimize the visual impact. Mr. Paschke 149 advised that the new tower would be required, based on other City Code 150 regulations, to meet exterior finish restrictions; however, with no final plans 151 submitted to-date, staff was unable to address those issues until receipt of those 152 plans, which would be handled administratively. Mr. Paschke noted, however, 153 that water towers are exempt from screening and height requirements. 154 Mr. Klebeck advised that the height of the new tower was still being worked out, 155 with cost considerations a part of that equation based on the type of construction 156 materials used. Mr. Klebeck anticipated that the final overall height would be 157 thirty feet (30’). Mr. Klebeck advised that the height considerations were further 158 based on service to the City in maintaining pumping pressure and high-service 159 pumps with limited operations during peak energy times. 160 Mr. Klebeck assured the Commissioners and public that the final height 161 consideration, while still under discussion, and impacts to the neighborhood 162 aesthetically for surrounding streets, park land, homes, and the entire 163 neighborhood was a prime concern in their attempts to minimize that impact. 164 Mr. Paschke committed to having finalized designs, once submitted, available on 165 the City’s website for public dissemination, with boards displayed at City Hall as 166 well. 167 Commissioner Wozniak suggested that the applicant consider having information 168 displayed at the park for public information as well. 169 Mr. Lloyd noted that the Community Development Department web page was 170 consistently updated with more significant developments occurring in the 171 community and would be the place to find information about the reservoir project 172 as it became available. 173 Carole Rust, 1826 Alameda Street 174 Ms. Rust questioned impacts to the surrounding old-growth forest during 175 construction, noting that the environment, plants, and wildlife were of vital 176 importance to the community, while facilitating access for demolition and/or 177 construction activities. 178 Mr. Lloyd reviewed the access to the reservoir site itself versus Alta Vista Road 179 and the park, noting the service roads already on the site that would be utilized 180 by contractors. 181 Mr. Lloyd noted an additional question from the caller he had previously 182 mentioned and his question related to National security considerations to make 183 sure current and future water sources are secure from tampering and/or attack. 184 Steve Schneider, General Manager, St. Paul Regional Water Services 185 Without providing specifics due to security issues, Mr. Schneider advised that the 186 existing reservoir was secured via alarms and other means, and the new one 187 would have similar if not upgraded security functions. 188 Discussion among Commissioners, staff and Mr. Schneider included rationale for 189 replacing the 1918 structure, built to a higher capacity than now needed due to 190 other facilities, and almost exclusive use by only the City of Roseville at this time; 191 construction of the current structure with materials of non-reinforced concrete, 192 and deterioration of that structure since its original construction, even though 193 amazing in its structure and architectural features in the interior of the tank. 194 Mr. Schneider offered to arrange for limited tours for interested city officials, but 195 unfortunately not available for the general public due to safety considerations, 196 and the need to outfit visitors with harnessing equipment, etc. 197 Chair Doherty closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m., with no one else appearing 198 for or against. 199