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1 ~ , J j I . , I I t I ~ ~ i ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday October 3, 1990 Page 6 Ms. Bertrium, a neighbor, questioned why a single family home couldn't be put on site. Johnson stated that it could but that wasn't what was before the Commission. Kettler stated that the Shoreview units were so successful that people wanted them in Roseville, and because of the cost of the land, a single family home cannot be supported, its too expensive. Mr. Bochinski, 1040 Parker, stated that when one stands in front of the homes in Shoreview, you cannot see the home because it blocks the garage. He stated that the proposed home doesn't fit in the neighborhood. The other twin homes builtin the area complement each other, these don't. Bochinski stated that they moved into the neighborhood because they liked the area. he stated that the neighborhood is not a retirement neighborhood. that single he liked the way the family home was more Mr. Stark, 1009 Parker, stated neighborhood looks and that a appropriate for the lot. Phil Paschal, 999 Parker, stated that the home does not fit in with the neighborhood, and that it could change the neighborhood from one of single family to multifamily. Johnson stated that it is the policy of the City not to cluster R2 zonings. Mr. Edwards, 1032 Parker, presented pictures of the Shoreview homes, he stated that they look nice and complemented each other. Edwards presented pictures of the homes in the neighborhood. He stated that the proposed twin home does not fit in with the homes in the neighborhood. Edwards stated that the developer said he had support of the neighborhood which was a surprise. Edwards presented a map of the neighborhood outlining those property owners who opposed the plan and those who supported the plan. Edwards also presented a petition with the names of 47 people who opposed the proposal. Mr. Foster stated he had experience in planning, real estate, and marketing. He stated that after the replatting, this \\Till be split into to 43 foot lots, while all the other lots have over 80 feet. Foster presented passages of the Comprehensive plan which state that the city should protect the integrity of the neighborhoods. Mr. Foster testified that by subdividing the neighborhood integrity would be hurt. Mr. Foster stated that he is opposed because the proposal is not consistent with the neighborhood. A neighbor stated that she noticed clusters of twin homes for sale near County Rd. B and Dale street. She stated that this concerned her. Kettler replied that there is a demand for these type of homes.