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Excerpts of the DRAFT November 1, 2006 Roseville Planning Commission meeting denial of the previous plan. Joel Cheney Mr. Cheney questioned who would pay the cost of the public road. Ms. Bloom advised that the applicant, upon City approval of street design, could construct the road with their own contractors and engineers, monitored and inspected by the City Engineer; or the developer could enter into an Improvement Contract with the City, and the City would build the road. Ms. Bloom advised that the cost for construction would be 100% the applicanYs responsibility; and once accepted by the City, it would become a City street, with maintenance and future repairs the responsibility of the City. Ms. Bloom briefly reviewed code requirements, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, that a hard surface for access to homes needed to be built. Mr. Emerson Mr. Emerson disputed the width of Acorn Road and Ms. Bloom's statement on the width. Mr. Emerson and other members of the audience expressed frustration with the quality of the audio in the Council Chambers; as they were unable to hear comments from the presentation table. Chair Traynor apologized for the apparent audio difficulties at tonighYs meeting. Nancy, Gulden, 2226 W Laurie Road Ms. Gulden spoke against the subdivision, based on safety issues, drainage, environmental issues, removal of trees, and disruption of the neighborhood wildlife; as well as changes to the character and integrity of the neighborhood's rural aspect with creation of a cul-de-sac. Ms. Gulden respectfully requested that Commissioners vote against the proposal. Janet Romanowski, 2195 Acorn Road Ms. Romanowski questioned why the project was once again before the Commission, when the City Council had denied the previous request. Ms. Romanowski referenced a recent St. Paul Pioneer Press article discussing cul-de-sacs, and the lack of support from metropolitan area planners. Ms. Romanowski opined that Mr. Mueller had originally lobbied for a narrow road to keep intensity down. Ms. Romanowski asked Commissioners to vote against the proposal. Applicant, Arthur Mueller, 2201 Acorn Road Mr. Mueller noted that many of those opposing his project had already split their lots; reviewed his history with the neighbors and his assistance in cooperating with them in development of their properties; addressed his intent and preference for tree preservation; discussed his residency in the neighborhood for fifty-nine years, and his long-term commitment to the neighborhood; and expressed his willingness to work with staff on outstanding issues and valid concerns of neighbors. Mr. Mueller noted the changing and growing community that Roseville was becoming; and the community's need for smaller lots to attract younger families with children to affordable housing. Mr. Mueller reiterated his intent to improve the neighborhood and increase values of adjacent properties. No one else appeared for or against; and Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. MOTION: Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Wozniak, to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the PRELIMINARY PLAT entitled, Oak Acres," for Art Mueller creating four (4) legal, conforming residential lots and a public cul-de-sac street on the 1.9 acre parcel at 2201 Acorn Road, based on the information in Section 4 and the conditions of Section 5 of the project report dated November 1, 2006.