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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 16, 2012 Page 37 Additional Public Comment Phil Gravel,2176 Holm Street Mr. Gravel spoke in support of the project, and in opposition to the appeals. Mr. Gravel opined that this would be a great community facility and expressed appreciation to the applicant for having done everything asked of them by the City and its residents. Mr. Gravel also expressed his happiness in hearing that no tax increment financing (TIF) assistance had been requested, making him even more supportive of the proposed project. Mr. Gravel opined that the proposed use and project were in compliance with the 2030 Com- prehensive Plan, the AUAR determination, and the Zoning Code. Mr. Gravel further opined that there were a number of residents in the community who also supported the project, but for one reason or another, didn't generally attend these meetings. Mr. Gravel opined that staff had done a good job of outlining their findings, and expressed his appreciation to the Board and the City Council, anticipating that they would base their decision on the facts presented. Applicant Representative(s) Civil Engineer Will Matzek,Kimley-Horn and Associates, on behalf of Wal-Mart Mr. Matzek noted that Mr. Rancone had covered a number of topics and concurred with much of his position. Mr. Matzek noted that the goal of the Wal-Mart team was to be 100% compli- ant in working with Roseville; opining that it had been a long, two (2) year process, with many revisions and updates. Mr. Matzek clarified the purpose of the June 8, 2012 letter to the City was to avoid any eleventh hour issues to ensure that compliance. Mr. Matzek noted that the letter had been submitted to the City outlining their position in the matter, and their interpreta- tion that they were compliance with the City's Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Matzek opined that staff's review, analysis and response to that submission, in a response from staff by letter dated June 21, 2012, outlined that compliance in detail. Mr. Matzek opined that the Wal-Mart development team was in agreement staff's review of the site and development proposal. As mentioned by Mr. Rancone, Mr. Matzek reiterated that this development represents a very small portion (14 acres, 11 of which are for the Wal-Mart project) of the Twin Lakes Redevel- opment Area totaling 275 acres. As far as the Community Mixed Use zoning district designation, Mr. Matzek advised that it was the opinion of the Wal-Mart development team that the designation was accurate and rep- resentative of the proposed Wal-Mart. Mr. Matzek noted that there were five (5) other Wal- Marts within ten (10) miles of this site, and twenty-three (23) within a twenty (20) mile area. Mr. Matzek clarified that it was Wal-Mart's intent to serve local residents and the Roseville community based on their business plan. Mr. Matzek noted the uses permitted in this zoning designation (e.g. groceries, pharmacy, auto parts, clothing, hardware) were all among those permitted uses under CMU zoning.