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The sewer issues raised by the residents regarding the ability of soils in the vicinity of this development to support sewer pipes is a local issue concerning the Roseville trunk sewer system. The Council has no jurisdiction over the local trunk system. Because this development is in the vicinity of a metropolitan interceptor, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has requested (see Attachment 3) that Roseville provide it with copies of its grading and landscaping plans for the site. Parks The proposed change in planned land use does not affect the regional recreation open space system. It is, however, inconsistent with the parks and recreation element of the Plan. Specifically, the Plan states that: "Villa Park should be expanded to include the lowland areas at the northwest corner and north side of the park (site of the proposed development)... The proposed acquisitions would add approximately 5.04 acres to the park and provide better access to park from County Rd. B." The concerng raised by the residents are local issues and should be resolved by the City. Providing access (easement or fee) to Villa Park from County Rd. B across the remaining vacant land on this site seems reasonable and can be accomplished by the proposed park dedication of 2.75 acres. 5 tormwater Runoff The site contains a substantial area of soils described as Rifle muck, a solid which generally remains wet and has a very organic matter content. There is ample opportunity to manage the increase in runoff there on the site, if it is the alternative desired by the City. The City is under a state mandate to work together with adjoining communities in the same watershed to develop a surface water management plan. The City has also just created a stormwater utility, the first in the state of Minnesota, for the purpose of obtaining adequate funding for stormwater management. Thus, the City has the tools necessary to address stormwater issues raised by this development which are strictly local issues. Nousi n This amendment to facilitate the development of housing for the elderly is consistent with regional housing policy that encourages diversity and "life -cycle" options for the elderly. Any issues with regard to the development's proximity to existing housing are a local concern that must be dealt with through local ordinances. IV. FINDINGS The proposed change in land use provided by this amendment to the Plan raises no significant regional issues. The issues with the development raised by residents living in the vicinity of the proposed development are local issues over which the Council has no jurisdiction. These issues must be resolved at theme ocal level by the Roseville City Council.