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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Page 8 well as seeking clarification of a small strip of land on the eastern portion of his 350 lot used for right-of-way (Elmer, Woodbridge, and Skillman). 351 Mr. Paschke advised that Mr. Larson’s main property was designated LDR-2; 352 however, he advised that staff would need to further research the strip of 353 land being referenced by Mr. Larson. 354 Patrick Oden, 1971 Arona Street, Ryan and Arona – south end of Har Mar 355 Mr. Oden questioned the rationale for changing current zoning designations, if 356 not being driven by Har Mar Mall and if residents were not seeking any current or 357 future changes. Mr. Oden assured the Commission that, as an attorney, he 358 would sue to prevent any zoning change, and opined that he would be supported 359 by the neighborhood, many of whom were in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Mr. 360 Oden further opined that the only practical effect in the proposed zoning change 361 would be to cost the City money. 362 Mr. Paschke once again reviewed the Comprehensive Plan guidance and Zoning 363 Code Update processes in accordance with State Statute; and provided staff’s 364 research to-date on the zoning of the Har Mar properties, and its three (3) 365 different zoning designations, as guided by the Comprehensive Plan as 366 Shopping Center since 1979, now proposed for designation as Community 367 Business in the Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the City Council in the fall of 368 2009. 369 Denise Wells, 1964 Arona Street 370 Ms. Wells expressed her dissatisfaction in any changes to the southern portion of 371 the Har Mar Mall for LD with a parking overlay. Ms. Wells endorsed the legal 372 action proposed by Mr. Oden on behalf of the neighborhood. 373 Karen Schaffer, 2100 Fairview Avenue N 374 Ms. Schaffer, speaking as a resident and member of the Comprehensive Plan 375 Steering Committee, as well as identifying herself as part of the minority of that 376 Steering Committee attempting to include square footage requirements in 377 business districts to keep outsize development from the Har Mar neighborhood in 378 particular, noted the robust debate held at the Steering Committee level on these 379 business designations. While Ms. Schaffer recognized and remained unopposed 380 to the need for metropolitan communities to increase their density, as mandated 381 by the Metropolitan Council, she noted that tonight’s public comment resulted 382 from the final definitions for Regional, Community and Neighborhood Business 383 zoning designations. Ms. Schaffer noted that the Steering Committee discussions 384 centered on maintaining the quality of Roseville’s retail base as a leading retail 385 destination, with expansion of some of those areas recommended for Regional 386 shopping centers. However, Ms. Schaffer note the major debate at the Steering 387 Committee level that such retail businesses be held at a scale commensurate 388 with adjacent neighborhoods, with a prime example being Har Mar Mall. Ms. 389 Schaffer opined that it was imperative that the regulations be defined for 390 Community Business Districts, declaring how big their foot print could be and 391 how they would retain a scale that would respect the integrity of those adjacent 392 residential neighborhoods; and encouraged Commissioners to consider the 393 concerns being expressed, and as a regulatory body, not permit Regional 394 Business Districts to overwhelm those residential properties. 395 Lisa Belak, 1390 Skillman Avenue W 396 Ms. Belak questioned the obligation of the City to comply with the Metropolitan 397 Council. Ms. Belak noted that quick decisions were made on some properties in 398 the community; however, noted the overwhelming feeling of the audience about 399 this specific property adjacent to Har Mar Mall and lack of commitment of the 400 Commission to reconsider that property. Ms. Belak questioned how the public 401 would be aware of discussions of the Commission following the Public Hearing 402 and their ultimate recommendation. 403