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� � 2�3 6.2 Another church in a different part of Roseville has independently inquired about whether 2�4 vacant space on its lot may be used for a community garden. Planning Division staff 2�5 informed the pastor of that church that the zoning code doesn't regulate such uses, but 2�s advised waiting to implement a community garden until the City Council has acted on the 2�7 current appeal. 2�a 6.3 Finally, while the proposed community garden has been, and must be, evaluated in the 2�Q context of the current zoning regulations, consideration of the ongoing zoning code 28c update is also important. Drafts of zoning district regulations dating back to January, 28 � prior to City staff's awareness of North Como Presbyterian Church's proposal, have 2s2 identified community gardens as permitted uses on institutional properties, and the draft 2�.s definition of a community garden is, interestingly, the same as is utilized by the City of 2sa Cleveland, Ohio; to wit: 285 An area of land managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops 286 and/or non-food, ornamental crops, such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption or 287 donation. Community gardens may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more 288 individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common areas 289 maintained and used by group members. 290 Of course, these are only draft ordinances which have not been approved, but they serve 29 � to indicate that City staff has been considering the role of community gardens and how 2s2 they may be more formally incorporated into Roseville's zoning regulations. 293 %.� RECOMMENDED ACTION 294 After considering the rationale for Planning Division staff s interpretation of the zoning 2s5 code as well as the appeal, the City Council is tasked with determining whether Planning 296 Division staff properly interpreted the intent of the zoning code. If the City Council 2s� believes that Planning Division staff erred in its administration of the zoning code, the 2s8 Council should also discuss and determine: 299 a. Whether a community garden may be allowed in the R-1 district; and, if so soo b. What process is required to allow a community garden in the R-1 district. 301 Prepared by: Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd (651-792-7073) Attachments: A: Appeal letter (including the original C: NCPC response to the appeal staff ruling) D: Supplemental information and public comment B: City Attorney memorandum Appeal_RCA_052410 Page 7 of 7