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AttachmentB EJ7,2015,RPCMM XTRACT OF THE ANUARY OSEVILLE LANNING OMMISSION EETING INUTES 5.Public Hearings a.PLANNING FILE 15-002 Request by JAVA Development for approval of a PRELIMINARY PLAT at 2700 Cleveland Avenue Chair John Gisselquist opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 15-002 at approximately 6:36 p.m. City Planner Thomas Paschke summarized the request and staff’s analysis as detailed in the staff report dated January 7, 2015. Mr. Paschke advised that Lot 1 was intended for a proposed grocery store, and Lot 2 for two smaller retail buildings within this Community Mixed Use Zoning District. Mr. Paschke clarified that the property abutting this parcel on the north slated for hotel development would be moving forward to the City Council in the near future for approval in its final form, with this parcel following that process about one month later. Mr. Paschke reminded commissioners that both developments had intentionally been coordinated to facilitate shared amenities (e.g. parking) and other infrastructure needs and impacts in the broader area. At the request of Member Daire, Mr. Paschke advised that a response from Ramsey County to the City’s Engineer remained pending to his knowledge regarding access points depending on results of the final traffic study recently completed. Mr. Paschke noted that historically Ramsey County was very particular about access points onto their system (e.g. Cleveland Avenue) and any decisions rendered specific to this development would take that into consideration. Depending on the results of traffic counts, Mr. Paschke noted that it may be a non-issue, but the results would determine the City’s and County’s response when they become available (page 2, line 30) Member Daire opined that heavy emphasis may be placed on two of the three access points, especially the one major access point straddling lot lines between Lots 1 and 2 of this development, depending on Ramsey County’s response. Depending on Ramsey County’s response, Member Daire asked if sufficient right-of-way and pathway was in place or if there was any wording that would allow expansion of the roadway width and curb cut in the center island to facilitate access from Cleveland Avenue to the hotels across those commercial parcels (page 3, line 47). Mr. Paschke clarified that the proposal in this Preliminary Plat, as presented, contemplated access on the hotel site, and if supported by all jurisdictions and agencies, easements and/or sidewalks may need to be modified to facilitate conditions based on final designs. Mr. Paschke further clarified that similar conditions had been placed on the hotel development site, contemplating similar sidewalk requirements along Cleveland Avenue. However, without the traffic study results being available, Mr. Paschke potential information supporting that proposed design or Ramsey County’s determination on whether or not they supported an access point at the proposed site, it was difficult to say at this point if revisions were needed for additional rights-of-way or sidewalks. In referencing the extension of Twin Lakes Parkway extending the entrance ramp on I-35W, Member Daire questioned if that was a City or County facility. Mr. Paschke responded that, at the juncture of Twin Lakes Parkway and Cleveland Avenue, three jurisdictions were involved: the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Ramsey County and the City of Roseville. Mr. Paschke reiterated that the traffic study would indicate at what point and to what extent access points were determined. With Member Daire noting that a Preliminary Plat did not have all those questions answered, Mr. Paschke responded that a Preliminary Plat never did have that detailed information available.