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3.0S UMMARY OF APPEALS 3.1The appeal received from Karen Schaffer, a Roseville resident, lists several instances where she believes that the proposed Wal-Mart use is inconsistent with the goals and aspirations reflected in the Comprehensive Plan. In her appeal, Ms. Schaffer states that the proposed Wal-Mart is not a cohesive, compact, pedestrian development, does not meet the need of Roseville residents, does not diversify or expand the tax base, and does not provide head of household jobs and therefore the Wal-Mart project is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3.2Ms. Schaffer’s full appeal letter is attached as Attachment A. 3.3The appeal received from the neighborhood group, Solidarity of West Area Roseville Neighbors (SWARN), listed the following as grounds for their appeal to Community Development staff’s decision that Wal-Mart is a permitted use in Twin Lakes. They are as follows: a. The basis for appeal includes the complete record regarding the compliance of the Wal-Mart development with City of Roseville Policies, Plans, and Regulations. b. The Zoning Ordinance is in conflict with Comprehensive Plan. c. The Wal-Mart proposal is incompatible with Roseville’s Comprehensive Plan in the following additional ways (see chapter 4 on District 10: Twin Lakes). d. The Zoning Ordinance is in conflict with the Twin Lakes Business Park Master Plan. e. The most recent staff determination of compliance fundamentally misunderstands the role of the Roseville Comp Plan. 3.4 SWARN’s full analysis of Community Development staff’s decision is contained in Attachment B. 4.0PCA LANNINGOMMISSIONCTION 4.1On July 11, 2012, the Roseville Planning Commission held the required hearing for the two appeals of the Community Development Department’s administrative determination that a 160,000 sq. ft. retail store is permitted within the Community Mixed Use zoning district. 4.2At the hearing Karen Schaffer presented her arguments as to why the staff was in error in its conclusion that a 160,000 sq. ft. retail store is a permitted use, addressing the points contained in her appeal letter. 4.3Also at the hearing, SWARN representatives presented their arguments, as articulated in their appeal letter, as to why the staff was in error in its conclusion. 4.4Other members of the community addressed the Commission regarding their opposition the staff determination including; Mr. Tim Callahan who stated Section 1001.04, Relationship to Comprehensive Plan “it is the policy of the City of Roseville that the enforcement, amendment, and administration of this Code be accomplished with due consideration of the recommendations and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan as developed and amended from time to time by the Planning Commission and City Council. The City Council recognizes the Comprehensive Plan as the policy for regulation of land use and development in accordance with the policies and purpose PF12-001_RCA_ZOAppeal_071612 Page 4 of 5