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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Page 4 comments and findings outlined in Sections 5 and 6, and subject to the conditions detailed in Section 7 of the project report dated May 7, 2008; amended as follows: ? Condition b to specify that the maximum height of the sign shall not exceed ten feet (10’) at its highest point; ? Condition c to specify that the location shall be consistent with the Site Plan attached to the project report dated May 7, 2008, and identified as “Attachment C;” and indicating the outside traffic visibility triangle; and ? Condition d to specify that the IUP shall be valid through December 31, 2008, or when leasing is complete, whichever occurs first. ? Staff will clarify references and designations of “billboards” versus “signs” between tonight’s meeting and consideration of this request by the City Council. Commissioner Boerigter spoke in support of this IUP; however opined that he would not be supportive of an influx of off-site sign and/or billboard requests; and was supportive of this specific request due to the location of the property to the adjacent shopping center. Commissioner Bakeman concurred with Commissioner Boerigter’s comments. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Chair Bakeman advised that the Case was scheduled to be heard by the City Council at their May 19, 2008 meeting. b. Project File 0004 Discussion of the current progress and status of the ongoing update of Roseville’s Comprehensive Plan, including a review of the draft Future Land Use Plan map. Chair Bakeman opened the Public Hearing for Project File 0004. Economic Development Associate Jamie Radel introduced Mr. Rusty Fifield, HKGi, the City’s consultant during the Comprehensive Plan Update process, and briefly summarized the process to-date with the City’s Steering Committee. Ms. Radel advised that the purpose of tonight’s presentation was for Planning Commission comment and input and general discussion of the proposed land use map and land use categories developed by the committee thus far. Ms. Radel thanked Commissioners Bakeman and Doherty for their representation of the Planning Commission on the Steering Committee and for their dedication to the task at hand. Rusty Fifield, HKGi Mr. Fifield reviewed the various steps in the planning process begun in October 2007, including identification of issues; exploration of land use issues and building an understanding of the community, and revisions of the process as it evolved to allow the Steering Committee a more meaningful, effective and efficient review of those issues. Mr. Fifield reviewed the current status of review of the draft land use chapter; anticipated review schedule for goals and policies, and the entire draft during June through August; Steering Committee recommendations to the Planning Commission in September for statutory review, followed by submission to other affected jurisdictions for their review; and ultimate submission to the Metropolitan Council by year-end, with the Metropolitan Council holding firm that no extensions will be granted. Mr. Fifield reviewed the role of the Planning Commission throughout the process; compliance with deadline requirements and opportunities for revision of certain elements in 2009, after submission, if required. Mr. Fifield then reviewed in detail the current and proposed 2030 land use map; and a draft description of land use categories used in the future land use map, seeking commissioner feedback to provide greater ownership and prior knowledge of proposed