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neighborhood, Planning Commission or City Council any Voice, since it would be a permitted use, with approval based on the same code and design requirements. Commissioner Best opined that he liked this use; that it represented a much improved use of the site; and concurred with observations of Commissioner Boerigter regarding traffic issues pre - existing this proposed use; and that it would have a lower impact than some other potential but permitted uses. Commissioner Best further noted that, while the property owner was not compelled to provide a sidewalk and other amenities, he appeared more than willing to work with the neighborhood and staff; and that this appeared to be a good use of the site and good for the community overall. Commissioner Martinson opined that this was a good addition for the neighborhood and that this represented a type of neighborhood business as previously discussed by the Commission, with this type of facility fitting in. Commissioner Martinson suggested that adjustments could be made in median design that could alleviate some of the issues to split traffic to require a right turn, with no option for a left turn. Commissioner Wozniak recognized Commissioner Martinson's suggestion; and offered his acceptance of some type of limit for traffic; however, noted that while those concerns could be expressed, they couldn't be made a condition of rezoning approval. Additional discussion included addressing or remedying traffic issues within the land use approval timeframe and limitations of that approval timeframe. Commissioner Doherty noted that he would support a continuation; could not support approval; but questioned if concerns expressed were sufficient enough to constitute findings of fact for denial MOTION Member Boerigter moved, seconded by Member Best to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of a REZONING of the property at 621 Larpenteur Avenue from the existing B -2 (Retail Business) Zoning District to the proposed B -3 (General Business) Zoning District; based on the comments and findings outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the project report dated June 4, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Martinson; Best; Boerigter (3). Nays: Wozniak; Doherty; Bakeman (3). Chair Bakeman requested that the record clearly reflect the significant issues and concerns addressed by the public and Commissioners: traffic concerns; residential neighborhood impacts; preferred access on Larpenteur; pedestrian way to the bus stop; and other discussion items as referenced above. Commissioner Doherty spoke in support of the project itself; provided those concerns as discussed could be resolved. Chair Bakeman concurred; speaking in support of the concept itself; opining her desire for site plan modifications. Commissioner Wozniak encouraged the applicant to continue working with staff prior to the upcoming City Council meeting. MOTION Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Wozniak to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of a VARIANCE to Section 1005 of Roseville City Code, that would allow the parking area to encroach into the required setback from the eastern property line; based on the comments and findings outlined in Sections 7 and 8, and subject to the conditions detailed in Section 9 of the project report dated June 4, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Wozniak; Martinson; Best; Boerigter; Doherty; and Bakeman (6). Nays: None. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5