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~' MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEM$ER. 28, 1983 PAGE 2 Bob Mader, owner of the property at 2061 W. Larpenteur, presented a re- request for the following variances in conjunction with the proposed con- struction of a condominium type office building on the property: (1) 10 foot setback on south property line (parking lot), (2} 5 foot setback on west and east (parking lot) and (3) 10 foot setback for the 'wilding on and north property lines. Mr. Moder explained that the architect planned the building to provide as much parking as possible (~.0 spaces including underground parking) and yet allow green space and plantings. The build- ing will be brick construction compatible with the City Building and Hewlett Packard. Councilznember Chestovich expressed concern regarding the variance to the south due to the close proximity to Larpenteur Ave. Councilmember C_iernia was of the opinion that it might be reasonable to decrease the width of the parking spaces or grant a variance on the number of parking spaces in order to conform to the 2fl foot setback along Larpenteur. Various suggestions were made to remedy the situation after which Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, approval of the concept with the variances approved by the Planning Commission with the exception of the variance on the south lot line set- vack and with the request that N?r. I~ioder and his architect appear before the next City Council meeting with. alternatives, motion canted unanimously. Don Mosher, Field Representative from Senator Boschwit's Office appear- ed before Council to ask for opirions on federal issues and programs in order that he might give them to the Senator. He reviewed action taken on revenue ~~raring and S6b, the Telecommunications Act. Councilmember Eggert advised that the ten north suburban communities, k~ich are members of the Cable Commission, unanimously opposed S66 because local control would be lost, Mayor j.arkentien stated he felt revenue sharing is not an efficient taxing method since 1~0 cents from each dollar sent to Washington is not returned to the cities. Mr. Mosher encouraged Council and residents to contact the Senator with questions or comments. B I•ZODER, REt~UEST FOR VARIANCES FO 2061 W. westL~PENTEUR DEFE.~RED TO OCTOBER 12 MEETING BOB MOSHER, FIELD REP. SENATOR BOSCI~~TITZ' S OFFICE Flanner John Uban presented three alternatives for development of the Larpenteur/Snel7_ing area as follows: (1) A "fix up" improvement plan including landscaping to enhance the village concept in the comprehensive plan; (2) more extensive redevelopment; and (3) an extensive redevelop- ment program including tax increment financing. Gcuncilmember Eggert asked if tax increment financing would be feasible in the second plan to which Mr. Uban replied that it would be marginal.. He explained that the area has poor inaccessibility and an extreme amount of traffic which makes access difficult. 2dr. Uban felt the southwest corner shows the most possibility for development. Following a discussion, Mayor ~Jarkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the final report, Phase I, as presented by Mr. Uban, be accepted and that Council thoroughly study the plans as well as to consider input from the Neighborhood Task Force a.nd Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Borg, Assistant Superintendent of the Roseville School District, was in attendance to explain the District's use of Falcon Heights School and to answer questions regarding concerns regarding the uses. He explained that in addition to the DAC the School Board, in August, voted to move the Extended Day Program and Early Childhood and Family Education Program from Fairview Community Center to Falcon Heights School. He stated that the newly moved programs are under Community JOHN UBAN PRESENTS FINAL REPORT PHASE I, LJiRPENTEUR/ SHELLING DEVELOPMENT FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL USE DISCUSSION