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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Page 9 type of housing, to allow the City as much flexibility as possible in future planning and projects. Ms. Berry further opined that retailers paid a substantial amount of the City’s tax base, and that they didn’t only serve the community, but the region with their retail facilities. Dan Regan, County Road C Properties, (representing family businesses and commercial partnerships along County Road C (for over three decades) Mr. Regan encouraged the Commission and City Council to take land use designation, specifically along County Road C, on a case by case basis, specifically regarding the 100,000 square foot restriction. Mr. Regan opined that he had no desire for “big box retail” in Roseville, and further opined that the Twin Lakes residential neighborhoods had voiced that same opinion for years. Mr. Regan cautioned that, by using the 100,000 square foot language, the City would be limiting itself to corporate campuses or similar opportunities, and that it would stall development and create a timeline far into the future, based on simple demand and absorption. Mark Rancone, 2575 N Fairview #250 (representing Roseville Properties and other Twin Lakes landowners), written comments referenced above Mr. Rancone provided his perception of the Friends of Twin Lakes v. City of Roseville Court of Appeals ruling. Mr. Rancone recognized concerns of residential properties owners around HarMar and Target; however, opined that Twin Lakes was a different area, and that there was a limited neighborhood attached to that development area. Mr. Rancone noted that the City had experienced much discussion and various cycles about options for redevelopment of the Twin Lakes area; however, noted the current market place and economics, and opined that the City should not be too restrictive; and spoke in opposition to including a 100,000 square foot restriction, and specific to areas adjacent to parcels in Twin Lakes. Ms. Haden Bowie, 565 Sandhurst Drive W, Apt. #308 (renter at Dale Avenue and Hwy. 36) Ms. Bowie spoke in support of the overall Comprehensive Plan; asking that the City consider as many bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly walkways as possible to make the community walkable. Ms. Bowie expressed her appreciation for the many parks and amenities in the community; however, noted the infestation of Buckthorn and offered her assistance in eradicating it. Dan Roe, 2100 Avon Street N, Steering Committee and City Councilmember, speaking on behalf of Steering Committee member Jim DeBenedet, who was unable to attend tonight’s meeting; and speaking for six (6) – now seven (7) signatories in the minority report, now having become the majority report of the Steering Committee Mr. Roe addressed the written report, previously referenced, and spoke in support of the minority consensus for land use map designation for Target and HarMar to be changed to “Community Business,” and defined as recommended in the minority report dated September 30, 2008. Gary Grefenberg, 91 Mid Oaks Lane, Steering Committee Mr. Grefenberg offered his perception of “last minute changes” to portions of the Draft Comprehensive Plan and his frustration, specifically related to HarMar and Target land use designations to “Regional Business.” Mr. Grefenberg, in his service on the Imagine Roseville 2025 Community Visioning process, opined that he didn’t hear any argument for more retail in Roseville. Mr. Grefenberg noted the location of HarMar to two (2) residential neighborhoods; their current vacancy rate; and current corporate management and their business plan. Mr. Grefenberg noted that two (2) others on the Steering Committee had reconsidered their original positions. Mr. Grefenberg stated that “he would not allow you to continue to lower my property values so some living by the lakes can have their property taxes lowered.”