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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Page 3 Goal 4: Discussion included the need to promote best practices (Section 4.2 and 4.3) with the City actually serving as a model of environmental best practices for natural AND manmade eco-systems; including language about exploring mixed use in existing residential neighborhoods (i.e., neighborhood grocery stores) to revert back to pre-automobile development cultures, similar to that addressed in Goal 5 (neighborhood business areas). Ms. Radel noted that without the full chapter and context for future land use maps and categories, it was difficult for the Commission to be aware of the provisions included, such as the neighborhood business nodes and categories already in place at intersections with County roads, and including walking and bike connections, and whether additional locations were suggested. Further discussion included the need to include policies pertaining to public lands to ensure that the City as a landowner is held responsible for public property in the city, with policies where the City demonstrated leadership for sustainable design; alternative energy sources and efficiencies in those systems; native landscaping for lower maintenance at all City-owned facilities; and leadership by the City in the role of best management practices for current public lands in terms of plantings, maintenance (i.e., buckthorn removal, organic weed control, less mowing); and possible public/private cooperative ventures and entities to maintain and/or promote acquisition and use of open space in the City (i.e., Central Park). Ms. Radel advised that she would bring the Commissioner’s suggestions forward to the Steering Committee and integrate those comments into those discussions. Commissioners concurred with Commissioner Martinson’s suggestion that the City be a role model for accessibility to ensure that pedestrian-oriented (walking, biking, and handicapped accessibility) be provided on existing roadways, but for future infrastructure construction as well. Commissioner Doherty requested that staff use tonight’s Agenda Item 6.c (PF08-017) as a discussion point for the Steering Committee to see how it fit with neighborhood development discussions. Chair Bakeman continued the Public Hearing, with no one appearing to speak. Ms. Radel reminded the public of the ongoing Steering Committee meetings held on periodic Thursday evenings in the Public Works Building Conference Room, and invited comment and/or attendance, with updated information available on the City’s website. MOTION Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Doherty to CONTINUE Project File 0004 to the July 2008 meeting. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b. PLANNING FILE 08-019 Request by Richard and Maureen Cox, 2045 Loren Road, for a Minor Subdivision and VARIANCE to Roseville City Code Section 1103 (Design Standards) to divide their residential lot and allow side property lines that are not radial to the circular turnaround at the end of the adjacent cul-de-sac street Chair Bakeman opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 08-019; and reviewed the Public Hearing process. Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd reviewed staff’s analysis of the request to allow the recombination of two (2) contiguous lots of record so that the common property line would no longer be radial to the adjacent circular turnaround. Mr. Lloyd noted that the