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-6- Continuation of Landscaping To Be Negotiatd With Town and Country Owner • Commissioner Jones suggested Kraus-Anderson might be willing to augment the green areas next to the grocery store parking lot to further discourage drivers from driving through this project to reach Kenzie Terrace. Mayor Sundland said the grocery store manager is already planning a delivery service for the project seniors and might pressure the owners to cooperate with the City in this matter. Tushie Anticipates No Problems in Filling the Efficiencies Because these would be the least expensive units in the buildings, the Architect told Councilmember Ranallo he expected the 20 efficiencies would be rented first. Additional Amenities Proposed for the Project The architect said some of the changes which had been made for senior renters included: *lockers and storage space for rental , on a one to one basis if possible; *Community space with associated services, including kitchen and dining room on the main floor; *arts and crafts game rooms and lounges on the second and third floors; *a whirlpool room on the fourth floor; • *laundry facilities on every floor, similar to those in the Kenzington; *activity areas around the pond areas, if feasible. Council Delays Decision to Learn More About Proposed Exterior Finishes The Developer's proposal for exterior finishes had not changed since the hearing, Mr. Tushie reported. Brick would still be provided around the front entrances and bay windows. The rest of the buildings would be finished with lapped siding, preferably wood, depending on final construction costs. If aluminum siding is used, it would match that on the 202 project next door. Councilmember Makowske commented that she was not at all convinced that there would be the same quality project with so little brick. The architect responded that he was sorry he had not brought the slides he had shown to the Commission because they might change her mind about that. He said the Commissioners had been quite impressed with the pictures of the Conservatory Apartment project in Minnetonka which, except for a difference in the floor plan, is almost identical to what the developers plan to do with this building. And, he said that building has no brick at all . Councilmember Ranallo commented that, after seeing the Oak Ridge Apartment project going up along the road to Stillwater, he had realized some combinations of brick and siding are not all that attractive either. Several of those present said they certainly agreed with that assessment. • Mayor Sundland indicated he was convinced the project was a "go." However, if the other Councilmembers would be more comfortable seeing for themselves just what might be going up in St. Anthony, he indicated he would not oppose delaying the final decision until they could do so.