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I I III Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1987 Benke stated he does not like the eighth unit setting out so far and asked what alternative site arrangements had been reviewed; McCalla indicated various options had been reviewed but indicated the height of the proposed building is less than 24 feet (which may even be decreased by three or four feet) and the trees are 35 feet high; all units will have a view of the lake, and she feels the proposed plan is the best possible for the site. Benke noted the site is a block or so north of the entrance to the city; McCalla feels the site will be aesthetically pleasing and the proposed plan has preserved as much green space as possible. Gunderman share'd McCa 11 a I s concern regardi ng ample green space and the tree, and suggested...granti ng temporary approval to get the project moving. Brandt still, had concerns about whether or not the proposed park- ing is adequate; recalled an earlier discussion with property owner to the north; and would feel better if additional parking is provided. Mattila stated the Planning Commission also explored the issue at the public hearing and, based on the fact that one space per unit is required according to the ordinance, the applicant is providing two spaces per unit plus three visitor spaces so the Commission felt adequate parking was being provided. Benke stated the difference is that one of those spaces is inter- nal rather than the traditional external and understands the Com- mission is working on a review of all parking requirements. McCalla stated Mr. Raag (the northerly neighbor) had about 25 parking spaces which could be used for overflow parking, and noted there is a large corner on the southeast corner of the property which could be blacktopped. Mattila stated the Planning Commission had explored the possibil- ity of leasing some stalls from the adjacent commercial property to the north for visitor parking, but felt the applicant was meet- ing the requirements of the ordinance so it did not pursue the discussion. In response to Williamsls questions, McCalla stated an error had been made in the plans (hallway would be included in the final plans), then further explained that dollars will not be invested in the final plans until approvals have been given. Realizing council can do nothing about interior plans, Williams stated he had reservations about them. Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Gunderman, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SP-142, CONTINGENT UPON THE AP- PROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION. Benke believes there are better ways to develop the area (includ- ing Windsor Green) and the site, and noted the proposed plans have errors as noted by Williams. Page 6