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Regular Planning CommissionMeeting Minutes – Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Page 12 smaller diameter trees.Member Bull advised that this had prompted his questioning of 561 Mr. Mueller on his decision to divide this parcel into four lots due to his concern with 562 additional hard cover with the private road and structures.Member Bull referenced 563 discussion about runoff issues, noting that nothing was being done in the southwest 564 corner to mitigate runoff through the cross basin, and when he looks at the plan on paper, 565 it looks good.However, when considering how this may look with 24” of snowfall and 566 depending on a homeowner’s association to be responsible for plowing and storage of 567 that snowfall, Member Bull stated that it caused him to consider ramifications realistically. 568 Just considering a 9’ elevation drop with one proposed home and the potential 569 maintenance concerns long-term, Member Bull questioned if the City was doing justice 570 for future residents in that area.Member Bull also noted his concern in not having a 571 street turnaround for emergency vehicle access, opining he did not like a private street 572 without such a turnaround.Given the whole nature of changing the character of this 573 neighborhood, Member Bull expressed his interest in seeing a subdivision of two lots with 574 access off Acorn Road, which he opined would be much easier for the neighborhood to 575 support.However, Member Bull stated that he could not offer his support at this point for 576 this proposed subdivision. 577 Member Cunningham admitted she had struggled with this subdivision the last time it 578 came before the Commission, and she found herself doing so again, especially after 579 hearing the thoughts and concerns still being expressed by neighbors to this parcel. 580 While recalling that she had voted in support of the plan proposed the last time based on 581 her role as Planning Commissioner, Member Cunningham stated that found the project 582 was in line with the City’s strategic plan and City code, even though the Commission’s 583 approval was limited in its ability to judge the feel of the neighborhood and construction 584 noise.However, Member Cunningham admitted that she was alarmed to hear that this 585 project could potentially decrease the value of Mr. Cross’s property and increase water 586 runoff he seed during periods of significant rainfall.Member Cunningham stated in her 587 consideration of the general welfare portion of City Code, she could not justify sacrificing 588 part of one resident’s property for development of another, and shecould not stop that 589 thought process and those concerns.Regarding tree preservation, Member Cunningham 590 stated that it is what it is and hopefully would be corrected and addressed in the near 591 future.At this time, Member Cunningham state that she would vote against this 592 Preliminary Plat. 593 MOTION 594 MemberBoguszewski moved, seconded by Member Murphytorecommend to the 595 City Council approval of the proposed PRELIMINARY PLAT of the property 596 addressed at 2201 Acorn Road;based on the comments, findings, and conditions 597 contained the project report dated September 2, 2015; amended to include an 598 additional condition as follows: 599 The applicant shall create and maintain a homeowner’s association for the 600 long-term maintenance needs of the private infrastructure.The form of all 601 documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, Public Works 602 Department and Community Development Department. 603 Ayes: 3 (Murphy, Stellmach, Boguszewski) 604 Nays: 2 (Bull and Cunningham) 605 Motion carried. 606 Staff noted that this case is tentatively scheduled to come before the City Council at their 607 September 21, 2015 meeting. 608 c.PROJECT FILE 0017 609 Request by City of Roseville for approval of amendments to City Code, Chapter 610 1011 pertaining to tree preservation and landscaping requirements 611 Chair Boguszewski opened the public hearing for Planning File0017at 7:49 p.m. 612