Laserfiche WebLink
<br />Chair Klausing thought, while on the Infrastructure Committee, that two acres could be used for commercial parcels. Chair <br />Klausing explained his reasoning. He noted that the adjacent roads and intersections are some of the busiest in the <br />community. Structures near the intersections tend to reduce speed/calming of traffic. Changing from "neighborhood" to <br />"community" park changes the character of the park. <br /> <br />Dave Jaehne explained the site would be used as a park, a calming impact on the neighborhood. Funds had been set <br />aside for this park in the past. Other parks are too small for active park programs. <br /> <br />There being no further comments, Chair Klausing closed the hearing. <br /> <br />Member Rhody noted that the Chair's concerns are valid, but have been studied in detail without solution. He urged the <br />Commission to move forward on the park. The Planning Commission has done its work, looked at alternatives. <br /> <br />Member Cunningham agreed with Member Rhody, noted money has been earmarked for the site. Increases in property <br />tax revenue from western Roseville are more effective and increasing to cover the lost revenue from the proposed park. <br />This increases quality of life and stabilized property values. <br /> <br />Chair Klausing asked for input on buffering and changes in community park design. <br /> <br />Member Wilke noted that the infrastructure committee felt buffering of the site could be done. <br /> <br />Member Egli noted Acorn Park illustrates that buffering can be done by design at Lexington and B. A community park fits <br />this site and the higher density housing in the area. <br /> <br />Chair Klausing observed that the City Council is looking for progress on this site. He would not hold it up by a negative <br />vote. <br /> <br />Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Wilke, offered a resolution to approve of the request for a <br />Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from High Density Residential (RH) for Lot 1, Block I, Lexart Addition and <br />from Business (B) for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Lexart Addition, to Park (P) and a text amendment to Planning District 13 <br />(page 24) to reflect the change in use (the Comprehensive Plan Amendment must also be reviewed by the Metropolitan <br />Council upon its adoption). <br /> <br />Ayes: 5 <br /> <br />Nays: 0 <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to recommend approval of the request to rezone Lot 1, <br />Block 1, Lexart Addition from General Business District (B3); Lot 2, Block 1, Lexart Addition from Three to Twenty-four <br />Family District; and Lot 3, Block 1, Lexart Addition from Limited Business District (B1 B) to Single Family Residential <br />District (R-1). <br /> <br />Ayes: 5 <br /> <br />Nays: 0 <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />6e. Planning File 3174. A request by the City of Roseville to re-affirm all zoning and comprehensive plan amendments <br />made in 1999. The amendments will then be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review, comment and approval. <br /> <br />Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested a verbal summary by Dennis Welsch. <br /> <br />There being no public comment, Chair Klausing closed the hearing. <br /> <br />Motion: Member Egli introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL AMENDMENT <br />