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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Page 6 location earlier today, and his perception was positive during his time monitoring the operation, review of merchandise and customer service of the employees. Mr. Heitzinger advised that he had made a small purchase to see what the process was, and left with a more positive attitude. Mr. Heitzinger referenced community comments that the City needed more affordable housing, the need to recycle current housing, and to encourage young people to come to Roseville, based on the many amenities of the community. While opining his respect for Mr. Smith and his business, Mr. Heitzinger appealed to commissioners to look at the whole picture, and the consequences of their approvals of various operations, to determine what kind of message was being sent to existing and prospective residents. Janice Ettle, Rosewood Village Condominiums, 1620 W Highway 36, #207 Ms. Ettle expressed appreciation for the comments made by previous speakers tonight; but expressed her concerns with the condition of the road, given recent use of heavy equipment; in addition to safety concerns with the road curvature and speed of traffic. Ms. Ettle concurred with previous public comment. Ms. Ettle opined that a stop sign would help the traffic speed; and further opined that parking on both sides of the road would hinder emergency vehicle access. Chair Bakeman asked that Mr. Trudgeon relay Ms. Ettle’s suggestion for installation of a stop sign (by the bank and commercial area) to the City’s Public Works Department for their review and comment. Discussion was held regarding on-street parking related to the Har Mar Apartment complex, with Mr. Trudgeon clarifying that parking was allowed, based on street width, on various streets throughout the City; however, Mr. Trudgeon advised that a condition of the Har Mar Apartment project approval was that they could not use on-street parking to meet their minimum parking requirement, needing to find a solution on-site. Noreen Sorg, Rosewood Village Condominiums, 1640 W Highway 36 Ms. Sorg noted her previously-expressed concerns with the Har Mar Apartment project and driveway access issues and increased traffic; and reiterated those concerns with this application as well, opining the need for the driveways to that parking lot to be signed, “One Way.” Ruth Batchelder, 2205 Haddington Road Ms. Batchelder reiterated her comments from the previous Comprehensive Plan Update discussion, and as a new resident, her concerns about impacts to the neighborhood and her property. Applicant, Mark Smith Mr. Smith apologized for his previous outburst during Mr. Heitzinger’s comments; explaining his passion related to the University project, and the many difficulties overcome, and historical and streetscape renovations proposed, for this facility, with the City of St. Paul’s blessing and leading the way in initial redevelopment in the light rail corridor. Mr. Smith addressed comments and concerns expressed during public comment in response to those items identified by Chair Bakeman. Regarding melting down precious metals or accepting melted gold, Mr. Smith advised that his operation did not conduct smelting and that per license requirements, merchandise had to maintain its original state without alteration; but noted that after the holding period, he may wholesale merchandise to a gold dealer for smelting. Mr. Smith reminded Commissioners that a photo of the product received and the customer, as well as a detailed description of the merchandise and any distinguishing characteristics, was provided at the time of each purchase. Mr. Smith reviewed possible occurrences during the holding period, where an officer may pursue a suspicious activity report; other occasions when a customer would pawn dental bridge work with gold; and the retail options after the merchandise has exceeded the 60- day holding period for resale, repair, wholesale, or whatever option seems prudent.