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AttachmentA 265 Strohmeier opined that the traffic issue should be looked at more closely by staff prior to their 266 presentation to the City Council, specific to County Road C-2 and Lincoln Drive, as well as in the general 267 area, given the uniqueness of that road. 268 Member Strohmeier stated that he would support this request, given his recognition of the critical need for 269 nurses; however, he admonished that the College needed to be a good partner with the City of Roseville; 270 and should not expand without community input. 271 Mr. Paschke asked Member Strohmeier if the use, a nursing school, wasn’t associated or affiliated with 272 Northwestern College, would he still have the same issues or concerns. 273 Member Strohmeier responded “yes,” with his concerns mostly related to traffic. 274 Mr. Paschke asked that the Commission as a whole consider this use specific to a building they already 275 own, and not associated with campus expansion. Mr. Paschke clarified that, in theory, the College had 276 already expanded off-site as owner of the building in question, and the request was whether the building 277 could be used as a nursing school. Mr. Paschke suggested that the Commission keep some separation 278 between the College and the use itself when considering this and other requests from a broader sense. 279 While recognizing the concerns about the campus expanding, Mr. Paschke questioned if this request 280 rises to that level of consideration for additional off-site expansion. 281 Member Lester noted that when this particular building was constructed, roads, access, parking, and 282 square footage were all in reality addressed at that time for the structure. Member Lester opined that the 283 only consideration by the Commission was related to the internal use of an existing building. 284 Mr. Paschke concurred with Member Lester’s observation. 285 To further address Member Strohmeier’s concerns with traffic, Mr. Paschke agreed that higher education 286 facilities create concern for increasing traffic; however, he opined that this type of use occupying an 287 existing building did not. Mr. Paschke noted that, as part of staff’s analysis of the request, consideration 288 was given to whether the proposed use was an appropriate fit in a given area or building; whether there 289 would be any dramatic increase in traffic or whether the existing roads could support it. As part of staff’s 290 overall review, as always but not necessarily detailed in the staff report, Mr. Paschke noted that staff’s 291 experience indicated office buildings generate more traffic and staff had all agreed that the proposed 292 classroom use would generate similar numbers. Even if the building was to be completely used for higher 293 education, Mr. Paschke advised that he was not sure if there would be any detrimental impact on traffic. 294 Mr. Paschke assured Commissioners that staff internally reviewed each application based on a broad 295 array of topics as outlined in City Code; and attempted to apply that Code consistently for any and all 296 applications under review. 297 Member Strohmeier clarified with the applicant that shuttle service would be provided, and thanked the 298 applicant for that service; opining that that was actually part of his rationale in supporting the request. 299 However, Member Strohmeier continued to be concerned with traffic, especially for seniors walking in that 300 area, and reiterated his request that those concerns be flagged or City Council consideration. 301 Vice Chair Gisselquist stated that he would support the request; and opined that, from his perspective; he 302 had appreciated the discussion, finding the proposed use good and instructive in finding out the intent of 303 Northwestern College for this site. From his personal perspective, Vice Chair Gisselquist opined that 304 Northwestern College had proven to be a good partner with the City; and further opined that this use was 305 appropriate; and welcomed those involved in that use and overall benefits to Roseville and the broader 306 community to allow this type of nursing instruction. Vice Chair Gisselquist opined that his only concern 307 was who else may take advantage of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Code that could 308 prove not to be a positive result. Vice Chair Gisselquist questioned the comment regarding the rocky past 309 or confrontational issues; and opined that this request was reasonable in consideration of the other 310 existing educational uses in Roseville as a model. Vice 311 Chair Gisselquist suggested that, whether there was a fear for further Northwestern College campus 312 expansion, others at the City Council level could address those concerns; but he would support this 313 Zoning Code change. 314 Ayes: 5 315 Nays: 1 (Olsen) 316 Motion carried. 317 Staff advised that anticipated City Council action was scheduled for June 18, 2012. Page6of6