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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, February 06, 2008 Page 6 their other quality projects to-date, and encouraged the Commission to support and approve this project. Lillian Chiarella, 1708 Millwood Avenue (86 years old – with Dean Maschka) Ms. Chiarella noted her observations over the years regarding the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area, and the many ideas, some expressed vociferously. Ms. Chiarella opined that Roseville needed good jobs, and a project of this proposed quality would attract more businesses of the same caliber. Ms. Chiarella further opined that McGough was a “class outfit,” with an impeccable reputation, and were a credit to the construction business; and encouraged the Commission to support this project. Carole Erickson, 2925 Mildred Drive Ms. Erickson noted that she was among the original neighbor coalition to advocate the preservation of Langton Lake; and expressed her great enthusiasm to see that someone was going to pursue that preservation. Ms. Erickson thanked McGough for their willingness to “bite the bullet” to facilitate this preservation. Ms. Erickson also expressed concern with existing trash containers in the area, and them not being enclosed; wondered if this development would encourage the construction of the Twin Lakes Parkway, not just for the site, but to enhance the surrounding properties, including those adjacent residential properties. Ms. Erickson encouraged developers to provide for adequate holding ponds for drainage, so there was no further contamination of Langton Lake; and asked that the area be cleaned up to the highest standard possible. Ms. Erickson offered her personal support for the project, opining that while it may not be perfect, she was thrilled that someone was willing to initiate development, and agreed with previous speakers that this project would encourage additional development. Chair Bakeman noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to review park dedication and pedestrian connectivity issues at their upcoming meeting. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing. MOTION Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Doherty to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING for CASE PF08-001, Request by McGough Construction, in cooperation with property owner PIK Terminal, Inc., for a REZONING AND GENERAL CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT at 2680 Prior Avenue (PIK Terminal) for the purpose of redeveloping into professional office, laboratory, and parking structures; to the March 5, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Additional discussion included whether new notices would be sent to the public for the continued Public Hearing in March, with staff advising it was not their normal process, but it was the consensus of the Commission that staff make every effort to get public and/or published notice to local newspapers to alert the broadest possible audience. Commissioner Doherty expressed his personal views on the project, including his support for this proposal, and encouragement to proceed as quickly as possible; and his preference to see a traffic plan for the entire development area, rather than only piecemeal. Commissioner Doherty opined that there should be a future substantive discussion to consider a sliding scale for PUD’s, since the City would be expending significant dollars in their review of this project.