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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Page 3 Mr. Wicklund noted that the staff repot indicated a limit of six feet (6’), but the 96 bulk of the outdoor storage was at or below that level; and if critical, they could 97 comply, with some coiled plastic pipe possibly exceeding that height, but that it 98 was not crucial that it be higher than six feet. 99 Member Gottfried suggested that the efforts of tonight’s requested action was to 100 have less product in less space; and questioned the possibility of retaining a 101 twenty foot (20’) setback and cedar fence and maintaining the plantings, with the 102 property owner taking responsibility for maintaining the vegetation and fence, 103 recognizing that maintenance efforts were limited with no available gate access. 104 Mr. Wicklund stated that it made sense for him to take responsibility; however, 105 noted the difficulty in doing so with the location of the fence. Mr. WIcklund noted 106 that, in past discussions with the residential neighbors, they had been 107 cooperative and sought an ultimate solution; and concurred that with the 108 residential property having a southern exposure, it may be best to plant on the 109 south side of the barrier; with residents expressing some interest in watering 110 those plantings. Mr. Wicklund noted that it was in everyone’s best interests if the 111 plant materials thrived; and opined that he couldn’t see why the situation couldn’t 112 be overcome. 113 When Member Gottfried reiterated previous Commissioner observations that it 114 seemed rational for an irrigation business to provide long-term maintenance for 115 the plantings, Mr. Wicklund stated that such an option could be explored. 116 Public Comment 117 Written comments were included in the agenda materials; as well as 118 summaries of the open house meeting held by the property owner and 119 surrounding property owners held on March 25, 2010. 120 Molly Redmond, 1455 Rose Place (total northern property boundary against 121 applicant’s property) 122 Ms. Redmond provided written comments, included as Attachment C to the staff 123 report. Ms. Redmond reviewed those items addressed in her written comments, 124 including, their water bills for watering the trees on the property line over the last 125 twenty-plus (20+) years; the willingness of the neighbors to work with the 126 property owner for resolution of this visual blight while not impacting Mr. 127 Wicklund’s small business; topography of the neighboring residential property 128 and impacts with the height of the screening materials and/or fencing; a history of 129 the development of the property and original mandate of the City of Roseville for 130 the evergreen tree barrier between the commercial and residential parcels; 131 current status and condition of those plantings; and concerns in maintaining their 132 residential property values. 133 Ms. Redmond reiterated the desire to implement the tightest plan possible to 134 remediate this ongoing issue that they’ve dealt with over the last fourteen (14) 135 years, while ensuring that Mr. Wicklund’s business remained vital. 136 Ms. Redmond invited Commissioners to view the Albrecht parcel from the inside 137 of their home to have a better concept of their view; noting that one residential 138 property was currently for sale, with comments received by the realtor expressing 139 concerns about adjacent commercial uses. 140 Discussion among staff, Commissioners and the applicant included location of 141 vegetation on the north or south side of the fence; gaps in the current privacy 142 fence; review of the proposed screening plan from the perspective of the 143 commercial property as well as residential properties. 144 Steve Ring (Molly’s husband), 1455 Rose Place 145 Mr. Ring concurred with previous comments; however, he expressed additional 146 concern that the proposed INTERIM USE would continue the long-term visual 147