06-12-2002 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNG 12, 2002 Roycraft pointed out that the property lras been zoned comurcrcial, and felt that the residential development being proposed was preferable for the adjacent properties than a commercial development. Aho felt that Keeping as many trees as possible would be beneficial to the adjacent residents at Lakeside Apartments as well as would help property values for the proposed townhomes. Sherman pointed out that the setback for the townhomes along the eastern property lines range from 35 feet to 50 feet. Sherman also pointed out that the Lakeside Apartments buildings are probably 35 feet at its closest point to the property line. Therefore therers likely to be a minimum of 7S-foot separation between the aparYnrent building and the closest townhome. The significant vegetation in the required setback area for the townhomes will be maintained plus additional landscaping will be added. Len Dojnik, 81 Iona Lane, indicated that it is difficult to visualize landscaping on a site plan as is being drown here this evening. Fahey pointed out that this project is a cornerstone for the City and the City is not interested in just maximizing development but is interested in a quality development. Fahey pointed out the City's efforts in acquiring properties for open space along Round Lake, and its efforts to beautify and upgrade the area. Fahey indicated that the City will require landscaping as appropriate, and the developer will comply with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance. Kirk Villette, architect for the project, reviewed the diagrams for the proposed senior housing/retail building for the corner of Rice Street and Little Canada Road. 'Phis building includes 15,000 square feet of retail space on the bottom floor along Rice Street, with senior housing on the ground floor on the Little Canada Road side and senior housing on the upper levels. Villette and Sherman described the fapade treatments and color scheme planned for the building. It was also noted that the first floor residential units on the Little Canada Road side will have front doors onto the street. 'T'he theme for these units will be carried further to the east for the townhomes that will front on Little Canada Road. Villette described the layout of the building including the plaza area on the corner and the common areas planned within the building for the senior housing. Sherman indicated that at this time he has had interest expressed in the retail space by a coffee shop/deli and a hair salon/spa. It was noted that there is a common corridor on the frst floor interior, and those businesses that would be frequented by the senior population in the building could have an interior accesses added for the convenience of the senior population.