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Robin Raye, 2020 Transit, said she spent the three past summers assisting wildlife from the pond; wildlife death is occurring because of botulism. A main source of wildlife death is from decaying dead wildlife. Prior to last three years, animals were healthy for five years. Kathryn Forslein, 210 Transit, expressed concern with the density on the site. Apartments are transient; there is a day care; noise is an issue. Property values will change. There is also concern with loss of wildlife habitat. Janna Gertz said she is not displeased with residential rezoning compared to business uses. The project should be smaller than 18 units. The drainage is a concern. The pond and trees must be protected. Roseville does need apartment housing. Darlene Cochrine, 190 Transit, and Aleff Sandeske, 180 Transit, presented a petition opposing the rezoning and requesting the wildlife preservation and pond protection. The petition was read and distributed to the Planning Commission. The petition is attached to the minutes. She asked for more time to review DNR investigations. Are there other areas for high-density housing? Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Member Duncan asked which regulations are more restrictive the DNR or City regulations? Member Wilke asked if the daycare and strip mall drain into the existing pond? (yes, at least a portion). Putting in a holding pond preserves the original pond, but more regulation of other existing development is necessary. The Grass Lake Watershed Board could help to preserve the pond. Member Cunningham commended Cave and Associates on the detail of the plan. However, he expressed concern with wildlife, density, quality of life, and compatibility with twin homes. It is a transitional use, but drastic; he prefers twin home development on the site without the density. Member Duncan asked for more time to consider the impacts of the project. Motion: Member Mulder moved, second by Chair Rhody, based on the findings in Section 4 and 5 of the project report dated March 13, 2001, to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment modifying the future land use designation for the 1.42 acre parcel at 197 County Road B-2 from Business (B) to High Density Residential (HDR) for PF 3293. Ayes: Mulder, Rhody Nays: Duncan, Wilke, Olson, Cunningham Motion failed by vote of 2-4. Member Mulder noted that the Comprehensive Plan is a dynamic document and should change with the community. The site should not remain business, but rather high-density housing. Member Cunningham agreed that the parcel is not viable for business, but prefers medium density housing. Member Olson agreed with Member Cunningham. The wetland is part of the calculation; therefore, the housing is on a smaller portion of ground. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, second by Member Wilke, to recommend denial of the a High Density Residential (HDR) designation for property located at 197 County Road B2. Ayes: 4, Wilke, Olson, Cunningham, Duncan Nays: 2, Mulder, Rhody Motion carried 4-2. Motion: Member Wilke moved, second by Member Duncan, to recommend denial of the request, by Cave & Associates, for a rezoning from Retail Business District (B2) to Multi-Family Resident District, three to twenty-four nits (R3A) for the 1.42 acre parcel at 197 County Rode B2. (PF3293)