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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 23, 2010 Page 20 Councilmember Ihlan opined that the minimum lot size issue had nothing to do with the Comprehensive Plan and not needed as part of the discussion for Zoning Code changes. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that this discussion was hugely complicated and that it be considered at a later date if necessary, and that consid- eration be given to her previous suggestions for a sliding lot scale similar to that of the City of Edina to address protections to the character of neighborhoods and ensuring that those large lots could not be subdivided for future development. Acting Mayor Johnson spoke in support of the general provisions of Council- member Roe's proposal, recognizing the goal to get as many parcels as possible into conformity; while noting the desire of a multitude of neighborhoods in pre- serving their lots. Councilmember Roe noted that, while there was a concern in some neighborhoods about subdivisions or the potential for multiple small lots in their neighborhood that was currently made up of large lots; this proposal made sense to have a lot standard more reflective of actual reality for a number of small lots throughout the community. Councilmember Ihlan cautiously supported Councilmember Roe's approach; however, she suggested that if other neighborhoods wanted to be included in the "pockets of conformity," that they petition the City accordingly to allow as much protection of neighborhood character as possible rather than attempting to make things retroactively to a standard. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the City was substantially made up of smaller lots; and that it was not staff's intent to make more developable lots, but to bring existing lots into compliance to facilitate their owners making improvements for the bene- fit of the overall community. From a Planner's perspective, Mr. Trudgeon ex- pressed some concern of Councilmember Roe's proposal; however, noted that staff would administer it at the direction of the City Council. Mr. Trudgeon noted that, if the minimum lot size remained at 11,000 square feet, it would still allow for subdivision to occur in Roseville, and would not solve any issues for those property owners of noncompliant, smaller lots; and asked that a solution be found for those property owners and their neighborhood character as well. Councilmember Roe concurred with the need to preserve respective neighborhood character, and suggested that atwo-tier approach could address those concerns and should prove administrable. Councilmember Roe suggested that this process continue refinement to gain some level of conformity and further address remain- ing issues to consider. I0: 00 n.m. Council Rules of Procedure Roe moved, Johnson seconded, extending the meeting curfew time to complete discussion of Item 13.d.