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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 18 cation. Chair Boguszewski opined that pride of ownership was a key driver in making housing work and its ultimate maintenance and community-building. To Commissioner Murphy's point, Chair Boguszewski agreed with the option to reject the legislation as written, but return with a Roseville-specific ordinance re- vision, it would provide a good solution. Regarding the small home concept, Mayor Roe questioned if some of the city's existing zoning code may not address that already (e.g. Planned Unit Develop- ments or Low Density Residential-2 on smaller lots). Mayor Roe opined there may be possibilities within the existing city code for short-term housing options; and agreed with the initial option to opt out due to the September 1, 2016 timeframe and allowing for a more permanent, thoughtful solution. Having spent time residing in trailer homes and parks, Councilmember McGehee noted she was familiar with their culture; and while often having a bad reputation, that didn't need to be the case. Councilmember McGehee noted she was unsure whether this type of home would fit on existing city lot sizes without a PUD in place; but asked that the Commission carefully consider the city's accessory dwelling code, which she found to be quite good, and whether it couldn't be used for this type of housing option. Commissioner Gitzen noted the obvious interest of the City Council in the Com- mission's broader review beyond the legislative mandate or opt out; to review other topics and what was already in city code. Level of Commission Involvement in Small Area Planning Projects (e.g. SE Ro- seville From his perspective, Mayor Roe suggested the stage of the process may prema- ture to consider involvement. However, Mayor Roe stated he thought there was a role far the commission in the future, but it had yet to be defined. Councilmember Laliberte agreed with the comments of Mayor Roe. At the annual joint meeting last year, Chair Boguszewski noted it had been brought up that the Commission be more proactive and brainstorm issues beyond just being a review body for land use applications. Chair Boguszewski opined he thought the current Commission and their particular skill set was very strong at this time, and given those levels of expertise, he thought the Commission would be more than eager to help the City Council with those tasks. With concurrence of that interest by his colleagues, Chair Boguszewski suggested a joint working session in the future to assist with those efforts. Comprehensive Plan Update