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577 opined that he would be supported by the neighborhood, many of whom were in attendance at 578 tonight's meeting. Mr. Oden further opined that the only practical effect in the proposed zoning 579 ge would be to cost the City money. 580 Mr. Paschke once a ain reviewed th g e Com rehensive Plan idance and Zonin Code U date p l� g p 581 processes in accordance with State Statute; and provided staffs research to -date on the zoning of e 582 the Har Mar properties, and its three (3) different zoning designations, as guided by the 583 Comprehensive Plan as Shopping Center since 1979, now proposed for designation as 584 Community Business in the Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the City Council in the fall of 585 2009. 586 Denise Wells, 1964 Arona Street 587 Ms. Wells expressed her dissatisfaction in any changes to the southern portion ofi the Har Mar 588 Mall for LD with a parking overlay. Ms. Wells endorsed the legal action proposed by Mr. Oden 589 on behalf of the neighborhood. 590 Karen Schaffer, 2100 Fairview Avenue N 591 Ms. Schaffer, speaking as a resident and member of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committe, 592 as chan well as identifying herself as part of the minority of that Steering Committee attempting to 555555555555 93 include square footage requirements in business districts to keep outsize development from the 594 Har Mar neighborhood in particular, noted the robust debate held at the Steering Committee level 604 605 606 607 608 595 on these business designations. While Ms. Schaffer recognized and remained unopposed to the 596 need for metropolitan communities to increase their density, as mandated by the Metropolitan 597 Council, she noted that tonight's public comment resulted from the final definitions for Regional, 598 Community and Neighborhood Business zoning designations. Ms. Schaffer noted that the 599 Steering Committee discussions centered on maintaining the quality of Roseville's retail base as a 600 leading retail destination, with expansion of some of those areas recommended for Regional 601 shopping centers. However, Ms. Schaffer note the major debate at the Steering Committee level 602 that such retail businesses be held at a scale commensurate with adjacent neighborhoods, with a 603 prime example being Har Mar Mall. Ms. Schaffer opined that it was imperative that the regulations be defined for Community Business Districts, declaring how big their foot print could be and how they would retain a scale that would respect the integrity of those adjacent residential neighborhoods; and encouraged Commissioners to consider the concerns being expressed, and as a regulatory body, not permit Regional Business Districts to overwhelm those residential properties. 609 Lisa Belak, 1390 Skillman Avenue W 610 Ms. Belak questioned the obligation of the City to comply with the Metropolitan Council. Ms. 611 Belak noted that quick decisions were made on some properties in the community; however, 612 noted the overwhelming feeling of the audience about this specific property adjacent to Har Mar 613 Mall and lack of commitment of the Commission to reconsider that property. Ms. Belak 614 questioned how the public would be aware of discussions of the Commission following the 615 Public Hearing and their ultimate recommendation.