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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Page 11 Merlyn Scroggins, 2237 N Cleveland Avenue N Mr. Scroggins advised that he believed in the City; and opined that there would always be a number of negative comments on any project before the City. Mr. Scroggins opined that this was a good thing for Roseville; the quality of the proposed housing was exactly right for him to consider at this stage of his life; and that overall, property development in Roseville, is good for the entire City, that it shouldn’t be disruptive to people, and he further opined that this project wouldn’t be. Mr. Scroggins reviewed development in the area over the last forty (40) years, and his observations during that time as Ferriswood and Midland Grove developments came to fruition, changing the original character of the neighborhood. Mr. Scroggins compared those developments to the original nature of the neighborhood, and understood the inherent desire for people to retain low density and preserve natural habitat areas. Mr. Scroggins opined that people don’t attend meetings to voice their support of things that are worthwhile, and only attend to object to projects. Mr. Scroggins further opined that this was not a bad development, was well-done, and well- created. Mr. Scroggins opined, from his observation of the traffic hub, he didn’t see this project as being much of a contributor, since the problem already existed. Mr. Scroggins opined that, while he didn’t have any statistical data to share, he believed the project was good and he would look forward to moving in there. Vijay Pottgrugod, 2250 Midland Grove Road, #105 Mr. Pottgrugod opined that that the apparent rationale for the project seems to be to increase the City’s tax base; however, Mr. Pottgrugod suggested that the 174 units in the Midland Grove project would become less valuable, in addition to the twenty (20) units of Ferriswood, and the single-family homes along County Road B and along Cleveland and Fairview Avenues. Mr. Pottgrugod further opined that the City may actually end up losing revenue over the long term, experiencing a net loss, especially if this proposed project proved not to be financially viable. Andy Weyer, 2025 W County Road B, Property Owner and Applicant Mr. Weyer noted the many revisions to the proposed project over a year of development; and opined that the presentation addressed and was tailored to accommodate previous public comments, in addition to those of the City Council and Planning Commission. Mr. Weyer provided a historical perspective form his family’s point of view, and the previous development of Midland Grove and Ferriswood, with Mr. Mueller serving as developer on those projects as well. Mr. Weyer opined, from his discussions with Orchard project engineers and architects, that drainage issues could be solved, with all property owners working together. Mr. Weyer further opined that an inordinate amount of time had been spent on developing this project to-date, and asked that this area, inadvertently skipped during the recent Comprehensive Plan review, be slated for directed development. Mr. Weyer opined that this had not been an easy project for him, even though he believed in the project, but facing the need to give up the family orchard. Mr. Weyer advised that the family supported this project as presented; and suggested that the Commission ask the project team to return to dispute misinformation presented during public comment tonight; and looked forward to the Commission’s strong vote of support for this project. Jackie Eastman, 2250 Midland Grove, #107 Ms. Eastman spoke in opposition to the project, as she’d previously indicated in signing the petition. Ms. Eastman opined that she liked the green space and trees. Ms. Eastman addressed the number of tickets given out by the City’s Police Department for speeding on Cleveland off Highway 36 now that County Road B was a dead end, and opined that the roadway served as an extension of the freeway, since it provided a more visible route. Ms. Eastman asked that the City Council investigate the need for this type of senior housing, since many of the existing senior housing facilities had vacancies. Vice Chair Boerigter invited Mr. LeBarron to respond to and/or address any factual inaccuracies presented; however, Mr. LeBarron declined. Vice Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing for Planning File 09-002 at 9:48 p.m.