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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 1999 Page 3 • 1 charge of making any modifications. Mr. Mathern further stated that the Association governs the 2 maintenance of the buildings and individuals are not allowed to maintain or change the exterior 3 of the building. 4 Tillman asked if there would be a sign for the project. Mr. Mathern stated that there would be a 5 sign and a name for the project is being considered. He also mentioned there would be street 6 addresses for each individual unit and those would be developed as well. 7 Horst inquired if Roseville had instituted any variances. Mr. Mathern stated that this is a planned 8 unit development(PUD), and no variance was needed to his knowledge. Horst stated that the 9 project was going to require a variance from St. Anthony and a hardship would have to be pre- 10 sented in order to sway the City to grant the variances. 11 12 Mr. Mathern reviewed the options. He stated that the lot size is 13,000 square feet, which is suf- 13 ficient for a two-unit townhome. Mornson reminded Mr. Mathern that the City has a lot 14 coverage rule of 50%. Additionally, Mr. Mathern stated that if the City is opposed to granting 15 any lot variances, the impervious surfaces such as the roadway and driveways for the project 16 could be reduced. He confirmed that the issue in question is the side and rear yard setbacks. 17 4 Bergstrom stated that Mr. Mathern would need to determine if a variance was needed for the 50% lot coverage rule. 20 In considering the variances, Mr. Mathern suggested that the City consider that the townhome 21 appears to be in high demand by the surrounding community and that Mendota Homes is elimi- 22 nating the current asphalt surface that is in disrepair. 23 Mr. Mathern mentioned the possibility of placing a single family home on the site as opposed to 24 a two-unit townhome. However, constructing one unit on the St. Anthony side could 25 aesthetically deter from the other townhomes on the Roseville side. Hanson said that even if one 26 unit was constructed, it would appear that some variances would be required, or if not,that other 27 problems would be created. Mr. Mathern confirmed that the single unit would have to be turned 28 and it would be different from the other townhomes on the Roseville side. 29 Horst asked for clarification as to the necessity of this project for St. Anthony. He stated that the 30 City Council must approve the project and exceptional reasons for constructing the project in St. 31 Anthony must be presented. 32 Bergstrom agreed stating that a clear hardship must be determined in order to present the project 33 to the City Council. 34 Horst asked Mr. Mathern if the entire project was contingent upon two units being constructed in St. Anthony. Mr. Mathern responded that the St. Anthony side of the project is critical because 6 the asphalt area must be reclaimed and the total number of units projected were needed to help 37 defray the cost.