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Member Gjerdingen advised that he had attended the Planning Commission meeting when the Wal-Mart development was under discussion; and had specifically addressed the need for pedestrian-friendly development. While disagreeing with the interpretation of one individual Planning Commissioner regarding due diligence responsibilities of their body, Member Gjerdingen recognized the overlap of the PWET and Planning Commission roles; however, he noted the PWET Commission's concern that the community strive to be more pedestrian-friendly as it redeveloped those areas not currently meeting that need. Mr. Schwartz cautioned Commissioners that, at this point the Wal-Mart application was defined as Plat approval by the City; and that any review of the PWET Commission would need to be broad, and not specific to the Wal-Mart Plan. Mr. Schwartz assured Commissioners that the Wal-Mart development was required to meet all existing design standards. Ms. Bloom advised that the development met the Twin Lakes Overlay Zoning District requirements; and offered to provide those requirements to the PWET Commission electronically. Member Vanderwall expressed that he wasn't personally looking to create any controversy, similar to that of some citizen comments heard to-date; however, he expressed interest in continuing to pursue and work constructively with the Planning Commission on pedestrian-friendly and other transportation mode considerations as applicable. Chair DeBenedet advised that he had personally reviewed the Wal-Mart Site Plan, and found that it appeared workable, even with the significant changes in storm water management requirements over the last few years. Chair DeBenedet expressed his confidence that Wal-Mart was doing what needed to be done; being creative and making sure their design is sustainable and offering more green space. Member Felice opined that it was important that new projects were well-aware that the community was interested in environmentally-friendly development that met the interests of the community. Member Gjerdingen opined that storm water management would be much more interesting in this area, with mixed-use development and higher density. Ms. Bloom noted that most major retailers provided underground storm water management systems, similar to that planned for Wal-Mart. As part of the communication items included in the packet, announcements were made regarding the upcoming Roseville's Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. —3:00 p.m.; as well as the upcoming compost bin and rain Page 3 of 15