Post in Subdivisions

2007 Feb 23 14:51 UTC

> 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?

One of the minor new features of the software, is to add a list of
identified "Hot Topics" to feature on the main page for this group.
I've just made "Subdivisions" a hot or featured topic. See:

   http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/roseville-issues/

The topic has also come up in this forum on two other occasions:

   #1) Dan Roe asked for input on the topoic:

        lot subdivision issues - moratorium
        http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/151145

   #2) Tim Pratt announced a call for citizens to serve
       on a committee looking at this issue. I believe
       the deadline to apply was Feb. 20th

       Lot Split Study Group
       http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/152373

In his post on this topic, Dan asked the questions (among others):

     How do we come up with a standard for the "right"
     density for an area?

     Or the right lot size?

     Or how close a home can come to the property lines, etc.?
     (What should the standards be?)

Does anyone have any comments, ideas, or responses?

Best wishes,

Tim Erickson
Temporary Forum Manager
Roseville Issues Forum