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'd Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2010 Page 3 1 small, residential condo development with two and three bedroom units. He stated they plan on 2 locating a large berm between the condo development and the office complex. They would like 3 to relocate the curb cut that currently exists on the north edge to the center of the site. Mr. 4 Nordenstrom stated that all codes and setbacks will be met; however, there will be a need to 5 rezone. The plan is to include a convenience market, and there will also be a mail center in the 6 building. 7 8 Commissioner Niccum commented that the proposed convenience store will likely receive quite 9 a bit of use with the amount of multi-housing in the area. 10 11 Mr. Nordenstrom answered questions of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed 12 relocation of the curb cut to allow for improved parking and provided an overview of the 13 proposed building materials. 14 15 Commissioner Crone recommended that the applicant ensure the appropriate size for the 16 convenience store,noting it will be an asset to the community. She inquired about the location 17 of the accountant attorney space planned with the development. Mr. Nordenstrom reviewed the 18 proposed location in the business center area. He verified that the convenience store will be 19 open to the public. Mr. Nordenstrom answered questions regarding the landscaping plan which 20 includes a berm and tree separation from the office building to the south. 21 22 Chair Jensen noted there are a number of parking stalls that serve the building on the Roseville 23 side of the line. He asked whether this is the reason that the driveway is still located on the north 24 side of the line or whether there is an agreement in place. Mr. Nordenstrom replied that his 25 understanding is that that there is not an existing easement for access to these parking spots. 26 Chair Jensen suggested that this issue be worked through if there is not an agreement in place. 27 28 Mr.Nordenstrom reviewed the location of the Hennepin County/Ramsey County line as it 29 relates to the subject site. 30 31 Chair Jensen verified with Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes that development plans have 32 not come forward for the lawn property to the north of this site. He commented that the notion 33 that this area would remain as large lawn/open space could be erroneous depending on the 34 potential for future redevelopment. He commented that the sketch is fairly vague on south end. 35 He stated there needs to be a certain amount of parking to be convenient for the proposed retail 36 uses and the courtyard, and commented on the need for an accessible drop and delivery area. He 37 inquired whether the courtyard located on top of the garage would be a private space for the 38 residents. Mr. Nordenstrom responded in the affirmative. He stated the road drops quite a bit 39 and the courtyard will be fenced. 40 41 Chair Jensen asked whether the applicant has considered flipping the building. Mr. Nordenstrom 42 replied that it has been discussed. He reviewed the grade on the site and the planned parking. 43 44 Chair Jensen verified with Mr.Nordenstrom that the retail is planned to be on the parking garage 45 level. He suggested the applicant consider flipping the building,noting that it may be preferred 46 to have the building located closer to Old Highway 8. He suggested the applicant determine