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Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2006 Page 7 • Mr. Pogalz asked if there are any areas nearby left for development that would affect drainage. Staff replied no, adding that the city has no plans for this wetland area. F. Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Final Plan for Lakewood Apartments to Alter the Approved Elevations, Legacy at Woods Edge Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report. Mr. Bengtson stated that the applicant may be prepared to state some revisions this evening to the concerns listed in the staff report. Mr. Rafferty stated that he would like to see a visual of what was previously approved to compare to the changes that are bring presented today. The board took a 10 minute recess at 7:59 in order for staff to make copies of previous submitted renditions for the board's review. The Board reconvened at 8:09 p.m. Mr. Bengtson distributed the previously approved plans to the Board members. Mr. Bengtson described the changes being proposed with tonight's amendment request. Mr. Laden asked if the design standards require balconies. Mr. Bengtson stated that these are requirements in the residential areas, but are not required in the commercial or mixed use areas. • Shawn Knoth, Hartford Group, applicant was present for questions. • Mr. Tralle asked if a proposed window treatment was added. Mr. Knoth replied they were the same as in previous plans. Mr. Laden asked what the reason is for removing the balconies. Frank Janes, Hartford Group, explained that the balconettes were 1.6 inch unusable balconies. He added that they were told that they were better off not having them as they were not a full balcony. MHFA (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency) advised removing them. Mr. Laden asked what the issues were. Mr. Janes responded that there were concerns about what people would use the balconies for, and that they could potentially be used for storage. Mr. Knoth stated that he has worked hard to maintain the integrity of the building. Mr. Pogalz asked if something could be added, such as additional brick, to compensate for the money that would be saved from removing the balconies. Mr. Knoth stated that they did enhance the corner element. He expressed that they are trying to create the best looking building they can provide while trying to work with the obstacles they have come up against. Mr. Knoth explained that the perceived value of the balconies has changed from what was considered a value to what is now considered a detriment. Mr. Rafferty asked about the removal of the 2" reveals. Shawn stated that the 2" recess was thought to be achievable with the original plan, but added that the reveal has been a very difficult task to achieve. He noted that improper installation could result in water DRAFT MINUTES