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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Page 7 Regarding the intended use of the Outlot, while no contractual arrangement has been 299 defined, Mr. Knaeble advised that the adjacent property owner had approached them 300 regarding possible future purchase; and therefore the parcel had been left as an outlot to 301 provide more flexibility for future use and development of that property. 302 Regarding the six lots on Dale Street, Mr. Knaeble advised that their firm had been 303 working with city staff on concepts since last fall, including looking at rezoning on Dale 304 Street based on LDR-2 standards in the City of Roseville, and what they felt was an 305 appropriate use. Mr. Knaeble concurred with the staff report and their recommendation 306 for rezoning as specified; reiterating that the report states that the rezoning is consistent 307 with and in the spirit and intent of the city’s LDR-2 zoning and land use parameters. 308 Specific to the open house, its proximity to holidays, and resulting delay in coming before 309 the Commission, Mr. Knaeble clarified that after meeting with staff subsequent to public 310 concerns expressed at the open house, as a developer they had delayed this request to 311 the Planning Commission, originally scheduled for February of 2016, in order to respond 312 to those citizen concerns, and as noted in the open house narrative provided as part of 313 this report. 314 As noted in that narrative, Mr. Knaeble reviewed concerns with tree removal, current on- 315 site drainage, traffic, and cul-de-sac options versus a through street, resulting in their 316 traffic calming plans. Mr. Knaeble advised that they had attempted to explain to 317 neighbors about the cul-de-sac not meeting right-of-way requirements, based on their 318 understanding of city code, and their interpretation that the city had apparently always 319 intended that Wheaton Avenue develop as a through street. Specific to the drainage 320 issues, Mr. Knaeble opined that their firm felt they could improve existing drainage issues 321 through use of infiltration basins in rear yards to address current off-site drainage 322 concerns. 323 Regarding tree loss concerns, Mr. Knaeble advised that they listened to residents, and 324 the proposal includes a two-tiered tree removal strategy or the eleven larger lots through 325 custom grading and minimal clearing as needed for stormwater drainage and road 326 design. Mr. Knaeble noted that they were working with builders to design homes that 327 could then fit around those existing trees. 328 Mr. Knaeble advised that the intent was to start building this year if possible and have 329 some homes ready to market by 2018. 330 Chair Boguszewski asked Mr. Knaeble to specifically address the drainage concerns of 331 the neighbor at 686 Western Avenue expressed at the open house. 332 Mr. Knaeble advised that his firm had met with the neighbor on site; and were proposing 333 an additional infiltration pond to pick up existing drainage from that landlocked area, 334 hopefully resolving or improving the current situation. 335 At the request of Chair Boguszewski, Mr. Knaeble reviewed the potential location of the 336 cul-de-sac option as originally reviewed and further study finding it to be inappropriate; 337 including a possible back-to-back cul-de-sac as suggested by Member Daire. Mr. 338 Knaeble noted that when his firm designed for infill, they prefer to connect to existing 339 roadways; but in this case, didn’t think it served or was a good ultimate solution for the 340 neighborhood. 341 Chair Boguszewski opined that he found the eleven proposed homes along Wheaton 342 Avenue to be consistent with existing homes and further opined that LDR-2 zoning along 343 Dale Streets seems like a good buffer and separate sub-zone as those lots front Dale 344 Street. 345 Mr. Knaeble agreed with that perspective, noting that a few of the existing homes on the 346 north had 60’ wide lots similar to these proposed lots and should blend in well. 347 Member Murphy noted that with other projects coming before the Commission, neighbors 348 usually had concerns with parking. With this project, given parking will be allowed on 349