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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 Page 5 CAG member Vivian Ramalingam addressed topographical considerations related to lot line requirements and dimensions. Andrew Stark, 1009 Parker Avenue Mr. Stark addressed a recent development on his street, and subsequent increased costs of land; increased density; elimination of open space; and increased drainage issues from more roofs, roads and driveways. Mr. Stark opined that the rationale used for addressing needs for first-time homebuyers and young families will not be addressed through new construction, but only through older housing stock, due to increased costs for lots. Mr. Stark further opined that he preferred a return to bigger lots in some areas, and supported a diversity of lot sizes; and spoke in opposition to disappearance of large lots, increased density, and more traffic in the City due to increased lot density. CAG member Gary Grefenburg opined that, the bottom line for the final report will not be making it easier to subdivide lots in Roseville; and shared in Mr. Stark's appreciation of retaining a few neighborhoods with larger lots, but recognized the need to maintain a variety and diverse housing stock as well. Mr. Grefenburg further opined that the preamble addressing neighborhood character may not be a perfect solution, but will serve to recognize the unique vitality of the community. Mr. Stark opined that subdivided lots served to negatively impact neighbors, requiring a PUD since it couldn't meet the current code, and impacting quality of life issues (i.e., aesthetics and sunlight). Joel Cheney, 2172 Acorn Road Mr. Cheney questioned the accomplishments of the proposed recommendations or if they simply maintained the status quo; and spoke in support of spot zoning and sliding scales for lot sizes. Mr. Cheney opined that the CAG apparently didn't see its priority as being preservation of large lots by making it more difficult to subdivide them; and further opined that these recommendations will simply result in continually diminishing lot sizes and in not protecting neighborhood character. Mr. Cheney noted that he had grown up in the northern metropolitan suburbs and had seen first-hand how smaller lots impacted a community; and disputed the CAG's interpretation that Roseville, as an inner-ring suburb, was changing and therefore there was no need to preserve the few remaining oversize lots. Mr. Cheney spoke in support of preserving them as a scarce resource. Ann Berry, 1059 Woodhill Ms. Berry noted that, while she served on the area League of Women Voters, she was not speaking on their behalf, but on her own personal behalf. Ms. Berry observed the changing demographics and characteristics of her own neighborhood over the last forty-five (45) years, and the natural cycles of neighborhoods; and opined her support of the CAG's recommendations, further opining that they appeared to be well- balanced and well-thought out in the limited time available for their study. Chair Bakeman closed the public comment portion of the discussion at 7:50 p.m.; and noted that the formal presentation of detailed recommendations was scheduled for the May 14, 2007 City Council meeting, and would include comments from tonight's meeting. Chair Bakeman encouraged citizens to continue commenting, via the City's website. Recess