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Single-Family Residential Lot Split Study Report May 14, 2007 community members, including Gary Grefenberg, Jeanne Kelsey, Darrel LeBarron, and Vivian Ramalingam. The composition of the CAG resulted in lively, candid discussions, from both specific neighborhood and broad City-wide perspectives. Unanimity was not apparent at the early meetings of the group, but what had been seemingly divisive issues became clarified as data were analyzed. It is important to note that the CAG achieved consensus on all recommendations with one exception. Over the course of eight weeks, the group met seven times to discuss issues associated with single- family residential lot splits. (See Appendix 2—Advisory Group Meeting Summaries for more detailed information on each meeting.) The CAG undertook the following: ■ Developed the study process; ■ Discussed and debated issues related to the City's Subdivision and Zoning Codes; ■ Reviewed city data and maps related to existing subdivision standards; ■ Implemented a neighborhood survey in four areas affected by lot splits; ■ Hosted a Community Open House to garner community input on lot split issues; and ■ Formulated recommendations for the City Council. Throughout the study, the CAG continued to request specific data as a result of the public input to help focus and inform its recommendations. Staff prepared summaries, maps, and charts, providing information on single-family zoning ordinances from other first-ring suburbs, statistics on current Roseville single-family lots, review of the Subdivision and Zoning Codes, and DNR and Watershed District requirements. These data are discussed in more detail in the Findings and Analysis section of the report. Public Input to the Sin�le-Family Residential Lot Split StudX To gain a better understanding of community sentiment, the CAG felt that community participation and involvement was a critical element of the study process. To encourage community input, the CAG implemented a project web page, sent a survey to residents neighboring recent lot split projects, held a Community Open House, and received public comment on the draft recommendations. 1. Lot Split Web Pa�e The CAG asked staff to post a web page pertaining to the study on the City's website. The web page displayed the scope of the study, its process and timeline, and announced upcoming meeting dates. In addition, an email address was established for the study, which directed email regarding the project to staff, who then forwarded all messages received to the CAG. 2. Neighborhood Survey A survey was sent to neighbors within 350 feet of four recent lot split projects, including those that took place at 331 and 333 Burke Avenue; County Road B and Fulham Street; 952, 960, and 978 Parker Avenue (now Chatsworth Court); Hamline Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue. Questions included whether the survey recipient was supportive of the plan before the lot split, whether positive or negative impacts were observed, whether the resident would purchase a home in the area 4