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Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Ten-Minute Recess f. Planning File 3243: A Request by the City of Roseville to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add the Arona/Hamline Neighborhood Master Plan and a General Concept Plan (PUD) for the Arona property owned by the City of Roseville. Chairman Troy Duncan opened the hearing and requested Community Development Director Dennis Welsch and Economic Development Director Cathy Bennett to provide a summary of the project report dated March 6, 2002. Dennis Welsch provided the historical background for the neighborhood. Cathy Bennett discussed the planning principles for the neighborhood and reviewed the site plans. Dennis Welsch explained the process for development. Cathy Bennett illustrated examples of housing types. Member Olson asked for the details of the open space (approximately ten acres in three phases). Could it be more open to the public? Member Mulder asked if the park space is needed and what would be allowed as improvements? Lloyd Dewe, 2922 Simpson, asked if the Park Commission could trade park space elsewhere. The Coventry site does not have park space and this should be retained for the children in the neighborhood. Tim Higgins, 1498 County Road C-2, asked if NCR had access from Arona; how can the City create more access? Member Wilke explained that the traffic is safer entering County Road C at Hamline or at the frontage road. Traffic past Mr. Higgin's house will increase. Mike Schneider, 1490 Centennial, said the history of the site and the green space is not included in the report. The Ralph Reeder site has served the neighborhood as a green space since 1965. The site will shrink extensively. No green space has been allocated for any housing. Member Wilke noted that many parks are one mile or more from any homes. Member Traynor asked Mr. Schneider what was his choice? Mixed use is acceptable. None of the land is described as publicly available and there is concern that enough park space is retained. There are up to six soccer fields on the site. Mr. Forester, 1482 Centennial Drive: Arona is a park by default and is off the beaten path and away from traffic. Pond should be cleaned up. Do something with Hamline Center first. Build a soccer or ball field. He is concerned for property values in the area, some of which have sold for $220,000 or more. Build condominiums in the back near the pond. Mrs. Dewe asked what happened to the Recreation Center in the Blue Concept of Arona? A place for children's groups to meet is important. Sam Marks, 1471 Centennial, asked if development is approved, - is the sidewalk cost from Arona to County Road C-2 along Arona Street, to be assessed or paid for as part of the city pathway/sidewalks. Deb Bloom said generally sidewalks are not assessed. Mark Traynor asked if the neighborhood meetings have been held. Cathy Bennett explained the planning and meeting process. Mark Traynor asked if anyone stated there were enough parks and no more were needed. Joan Lilja, 1468 Centennial, asked if single-family housing was considered as an alternative. It is not a high-density area - modern single-family homes would bring children. Mike Schneider noted that parks were the number one issue. Why were the residents not involved?