Post in Subdivisions

2007 Feb 23 14:29 UTC

In all due respect to Mr. Hess, can we set the bar a bit higher for topics than
whether the city of Roseville is out a few bucks from the forum being down an
extra day or so?

I believe subdivisions are a hot topic.  How do we best balance a first-ring
suburb's interest in residential redevelopment and new housing options (and an
individual's property rights) against the interest in maintaining the character
and current density of our neighborhoods?

As a former member of the Planning Commission, subdivisions were difficult
matters to review in light of the relatively low standard in the code for
approving a subdivision.  Should we add an element to the code regarding
neighborhood character, similar to a variance?  I believe there may be a
special appointed group who will look at the subdivision issue (although I
admit I have not been following this very closely), but it may be helpful for
folks to get a sense of how the larger community views this issue via the forum
as the group begins its work.

Mark Traynor