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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 09,2012 Page 8 walking on a daily basis. Mr. Humphries noted that those walkers accessed the main campus daily across Lydia Avenue, and appeared to have no concerns in doing so, as well as walking throughout the busy Northwestern Campus. Mr. Humphries questioned the concept of safety concerns from pedestrians. Public Comment No one appeared to speak for or against. Councilmember Johnson, based on tonight's discussion, spoke in support of the request. Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1427 (At- tachment B) entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Selected Text of Sections 1001 (Introduction), 1004 (Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts), 1006 (Employ- ment Districts), 1007 (Institutional District), 1009 (Procedures), and 1011 (Property Performance Standards) of Title 10 "Zoning Code" of the Roseville City Code." Councilmember Johnson opined that, from his ve,ers ecti there were no traffic p p issues; and recognized the efforts of Northwestern College for their work within the Roseville community and expressed appreciation for their work with the as- sisted living community. Councilmember Johnson opined that this provided a great opportunity for students to have hands-on experience; and stated that he was 100%behind this requested use change. Councilmember McGehee spoke in opposition to the request, opining that it set a bad precedent, whether considering the traffic issue or not, to encourage this type of activity in a commercial area for a non-profit entity. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the motion and ordinance change, opining that it was something to be considered for the community as a whole. Even though this request was prompted by one particular applicant, Mayor Roe opined that the revision was in line with the City's updated Zoning Code and its intent, and served to clarify initial intents for the office/business park zoning district. Mayor Roe stated that this allowed for and followed what the City Council had discussed in 2009 with the request of the Chinese Christian Church in address- ing allowed uses in non-traditional areas zoned commercial; even though the timing of the Chinese Christian Church did not work out for them to build, it was comparable. Mayor Roe opined that this zoning text amendment would more clearly define the City's intent. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Willmus; and Roe. Nays: McGehee.