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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for August 2, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0802.htm the developers proposing to direct runoff toward existing properties. Mr. Willmus clarified that he was not proposing relocating the storm water pond; but would leave it as proposed by the developer. Dennis Dietzel, 2954 N Hamline (across from proposed four-plex) neighborhood. Mr. Dietzel further opined that the single-family homes would be more apt to bring in families with children, while the town home units would attract empty nesters. Mr. Dietzel questioned if the four-plex units were included only for financial considerations, rather than meeting housing goals or to draw additional children into the area. Mr. Dietzel recognized the need to make the project feasible by including the four-plex, but opined that there appeared to be a unanimous feeling of discomfort in the neighborhood with including density to accommodate the four-plex. four-plex, it was a motivating factor to address concerns and goals of the HRA as well as other economic concerns from a land development perspective. Mr. Moser opined that a four-plex had a bad connotation associated with it, but assured the Commission and the public that, as the application process continued, the developers could provide designs to address public concerns and make it aesthetically pleasing within the development and neighborhood. Mr. Paschke opined that assurances for owner-occupied versus rented town homes and/or four-plexes may make them more amenable. Mr. Moser advised that he and Mr. Zawadski were more than supportive of enforcing architectural guidelines so as not to detract from the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Moser assured the Commission and public that there were many reasons why the developer wanted to make those multiple units function in a consistent way with the detached single-family homes. Discussion included ways to control rented versus owner-occupied units through possible deed restrictions; and whether or not the Planning Commission should place such restrictions, or allow the restrictions as a common form and function of the development. Fred Pringle Mr. Pringle sought clarification regarding the driveway to the four-plex, and whether it would be a public or private street, and the maintenance of it. Mr. Paschke responded that it would be a private driveway, with maintenance the responsibility of the property owner or association. Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing. Chair Traynor acknowledged his position from his previous comments. Commissioner Doherty spoke in support of the project; opining that it was a trade-off, but noted the need for the four-plex to achieve some affordable housing. Commissioner Doherty spoke to the need for the city to confirm their position goals of the Comprehensive Plan in providing a range of housing.; and recognized the amount of work the developers had accomplished to meet their charge from the property owner and City in providing an appropriate project and good plan to meet those goals. Chair Traynor expanded on his previous comments, confirming his lack of support for the project as presented. neighborhood; expressed skepticism that town homes would attract families; and if designed to be aesthetically pleasing, whether the proposed $250,000 price point would remain applicable. Chair Traynor recognized the drainage constraints on the eastern portion of the property; opined that he liked the previously-presented plan better than this proposal; recognized that the developer was attempting to make something fit on the site, while concerns. Chair Traynor noted the lack of public support for the proposal, and concluded that he could not support the project as proposed. Commissioner Boerigter concurred with the comments of Commissioner Doherty, and spoke in support of the plan modifications addressing those issues; opined that this proposed plan made more sense than the previous three (3) twin homes along Hamline, and addressed access and pond location issues. Commissioner Boerigter further opined that the proposed exterior and architectural features and intents expressed by the developer served 7 of 152/6/2007 11.13