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Roseville Planning Commission Minutes August 5, 1987 Page 7 Johnson reiterated that the Commission has the opportunity to make whatever decision it deems appropriate, and is not bound by any previous Council decision. Dunwell pointed out that the price of $2.73 was not quite in the commerical range, but more in line with that of a multi-family development price. Jim Lyons, 1179 Burke, wanted to know how the price was set before the zoning was developed. Dahlgren replied that the appraiser speculated what the price of the land could be and, based on its potential, came up with the price. Dahlgren said he had a discussion with the appraiser, and tried to tell him that the land was essentially R-1, and not zoned commercial. Jerry Wilkins, 1151 Karyl Place, stated it was his understanding that the zoning could be voted up or down that evening. Johnson replied that that was correct. Mary Bakeman, 1178 West County Road B, stated her concern that the commercial traffic would actually be worse than the current School traffic in the area. Mary Hafner, 1165 Burke, stated it was critical youngsters in the area have a chance to get out and removing the park would be devastating for the area. that play, the and Don Hamilton, 1154 Eldridge, said that he didn't think a total cost of $200,000 for a park was out of line. He stated he would like to know what the pay back would be for a lifetime use of the park. Thus, would $200,000 really be exorbitant. Dahlgren replied that it would be extremely expensive to take out existing homes to develop new parks. He pointed out that it could be in the range of $7.00 per square foot. Dahlgren also pointed out that if Kaufhold receives the zoning as proposed, the land values could move into the range of $4.00 a square foot; thus, he could afford to dedicate more park to the City. Kaufhold discussed his relationship with the School District, and the concern the District has in terms of setting price precedents that would impact negotiations in other areas. Cushman discussed the City's past extensive cooperation with the School District as it related to closings. Stokes replied that a potential solution would involve three- fourths commercial development and one-fourth R-1 to the south. A resident stated his concern that the purchase agreement forces the price in the commercial range, and that the School District was not concerned about the neighborhood. Johnson replied that it's a viable point, and his concerns should be directed to the School Board.