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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Page 7 B-1-B (Limited Retail District) to B-2 (Retail Business District), based on the comments of Section 5 of the project report dated July 11, 2007. Commissioner Boerigter reiterated his concerns about the need to rezone at this time; not understanding the rationale for the presumed differences and why they existed. Mr. Boerigter recognized staff’s point on the history of a parcel; however, presumed that when the City zoned a particular property in a particular way, there was rationale in that decision Commissioner Doherty concurred with Commissioner Boerigter’s rationale and expressed his personal preference similar to that; however questioned the Commission’s ability to tie rezoning to a specific Site Plan. Commissioner Doherty supported looking at the process in the future to clarify and streamline the rezoning process. Commissioner Boerigter opined that the Commission was not obligated to rezone the property at this time. Further discussion ensued regarding the number of uses that would be allowed in addition to a specialty grocery store. Commissioner Gasongo clarified the requested action and future rezoning process considerations to provide more clear distinctions and avoid overlaps in zoning districts. Commissioner Gasongo spoke in support of moving forward with this application, and look in the future at a possible text revision. Mr. Stark clarified that this rezoning request was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, unlike a single-family residential to multi-family residential rezoning would be; and noted that the City’s commercial zones were not clear, and thus created this level of discussion. Chair Bakeman noted that redevelopment of this site would reduce this blighted area. Commissioner Martinson opined that the City may need to be more flexible in their zoning, noting that this vacant restaurant property as well as one further south in the immediate vicinity, may no longer be able to support two restaurant uses and encourage other commercial endeavors. Ayes: 5 Nays: 1 (Boerigter) Motion carried. Chair Bakeman noted that the case would be heard at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2007. f. PROJECT FILE 0004 (formerly Planning File 3692) Continuation of the Roseville Comprehensive Plan Update Process – Review of technical update schedule with various City Commissions Chair Bakeman opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 3692. Economic Development Associate Jamie Radel and Community Development Director John Stark reviewed the role of the Planning Commission and City Council in preparation of the Comprehensive Plan and consultant selection process. Ms. Radel provided an updated timeline; outlined the Request for Proposals process to-date; pending deadlines, both internal and external with the Metropolitan Council; and clarified staff comments in the project report dated July 11, 2007, Section 3.1, to include the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in the proposed selection committee. Discussion included activities to be undertaken; public involvement in the process and allowing adequate time for that involvement; staff’s interpretation of the City Council’s