Members of the Urban Design Commission were concerned about the scale and height proposed for the St. Paul Catholic Student Center and Residential College Wednesday.
The proposed plans for the $45 million project include the renovation of the current center into a 14-story, 10,000-square-foot space to serve as a spot for social gatherings, a residence hall and a chapel.
Committee member Mark Smith said he was very similar with the site and had concerns about the building's size.
""Really trying to squeeze 50 pounds into a five-pound can,"" Smith said.
Committee member and design professional Melissa Huggins said she felt the building ""doesn't feel good"" for this site. Huggins said Memorial Library should be taller than the surrounding buildings in the area.
Ald. Marsha Rummel, Dist. 6, said she felt the proposed building wouldn't fit in with the area.
Many committee members said they were concerned about height of the building in relation to surrounding buildings such as the Pres House.
""Pres House has neither been for or against it at this time,"" Father Eric Nielson, Director of St. Paul's, said.
