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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Page 8 of! 0 Member Egli asked if the site (8 acres) was owned by the City (yes). She asked what the expected costs would be. Bob Bierscheid explained the improvement costs to be approximately $500,000. Thomas Paschke explained the change in the maps of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. Dennis Welsch noted that the original Comprehensive Plan recommendation by the Planning Commission (1994) was to designate the entire site for park. Public Comments: Patricia Johnson, 2986 Mildred Driveo supported the concept of all park designation. She explained the history of the site from 1897 (school) to present. She explained the many uses that have been considered for this site. She recommended approval. Dave Jaehne, lives adjacent to the park (corner of Eldridge and Lindy). He explained the need for the park. He asked why Chair Klausing thought, while on the Infrastructure Committee, that two acres could be used for commercial parcels. Chair Klausing explained his reasoning. He noted that the adjacent roads and intersections are some of the busiest in the community. Structures near the intersections tend to reduce speed/calming of traffic. Changing from "neighborhood" to "community" park changes the character of the park. Dave Jaehne explained the site would be used as a park, a calming impact on the neighborhood. Funds had been set aside for this park in the past. Other parks are too small for active park programs, There being no further comments, Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Member Rhody noted that the Chair's concerns are valid, but have been studied in detail without solution. He urged the Commission to move forward on the park. The Planning Commission has done its work, looked at alternatives. Member Cunningham agreed with Member Rhody, noted money has been earmarked for the site. Increases in property tax revenue from western Roseville are more effective and increasing to cover the lost revenue from the proposed park. This increases quality of life and stabilized property values. Chair Klausing asked for input on buffering and changes in community park design. Member Wilke noted that the infrastructure committee felt buffering of the site could be done. Member Egli noted Acorn Park illustrates that buffering can be done by design at Lexington and B. A community park fits this site and the higher density housing in the area, Chair Klausing observed that the City Council is looking for progress on this site. He would not hold it up by a negative vote. Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Wilke, offered a resolution to approve of the request for a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from High Density Residential (RH) for Lot 1, Block I, Lexart Addition and from Business (B) for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Lexart Addition, to Park (P) and a text amendment to Planning District 13 (page 24) to reflect the change in use (the Comprehensive Plan Amendment must also be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council upon its adoption). Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/councillplanning/minutes/pmOOOI12.htm 11/03/2000