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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 1) The overwhelming non-conformity throughout the City; 2) the impact on financing of new buildings and existing buildings because they become non-conforming; 3) the value of property that dropped upon consideration of this ordinance because of potential non-conformity and setback requirements; 4) the significant problem with valuations; and 5) how to use specific design standards instead of regulations for setbacks. He explained that the 100 ft. setback does not deal adequately with the amount of land necessary to capture any problems which may occur on sloping sites. Chairman Wietecki asked for further public comment. There was none. Chairman Wietecki closed the public hearing. Chairman Wietecki asked if the consultant's report regarding pipelines and terminals in the City of Roseville had been completed. The staff responded it will be available within a few weeks. Chairman Wietecki explained his concern regarding non-conforming property and variances. He suggested the establishment of standards be used in lieu of setbacks and survey costs. He also expressed a need to find another way to notify property owners of the pipeline location. Chairman Wietecki recommended that the review should be done at the staff level first with an attempt to resolve, administratively, the need to setback and the designs necessary to protect individual structures, with the Council and Commission to work out any problem cases that cannot be resolved through design standards. He asked who was responsible for filing a deed restriction on each property. He requested the staff to find a method of administrative review for this process. Member Sandstrom asked if the staff reviews and research, as well as the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety, should be consulted regarding what other cities have done. There needs to be more research into appropriate design standards for Roseville. Member Rhody stated he concurred with Member Sandstrom. The Maplewood ordinance was inadequate for Roseville and was adapted primarily for open land within the undeveloped portions of Maplewood. He preferred the use of design standards. MOTION: Chairman Wietecki moved, seconded by Member Rhody, to continue to September 13th the discussion and possible action on the proposed pipeline ordinance, provided the consultants' report is available and staff has completed further research. If the consultant's report and staff research is not complete, the issue will be continued until a future date (October 11, 1995) in time for September 13th. 11