Planning Commission Minutes 2007 07 12

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes JULY 12, 2007 Page 3 of 13 Pritchard, speaking to Lathrop, asked if the limitation would hinder the work ofLRC in working with businesses within the HWY 42 area. Lathrop stated the vision from LRC for the area is not industrial. Sheets asked the commission to discuss how they as a commission or as the LRC would be able to help current businesses within the HWY 42 area. Lathrop stated that all parties need to be cooperative. The LRC role is in relocation assistance and how can they accommodate the needs of the business owner. McAvinew asked if the 25% limitation was an absolute one time. McCartney stated it was a total of 25% from date of approval of these standards and guidelines. Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: Sheets stated she appreciates the public comment and would like to hear the other commissioner comments. McA vinew stated the commission has been faced with other tough issues before and have successfully worked through them. He also confirmed that the percentage of limitation would be set by the commission and not by the LRC. Loo reminded the commission that the discussion tonight is not the first time to be discussed by the Commission because there is a community adopted vision for this area. She stated that by keeping the Industrial Uses in the area will only hamper the revitalization goal. Dalton had no additional comments. Hartman stated her views had changed during the course of the evening and she supports the idea of City Council determining the percentage limitation of expansion. Pritchard reviewed the parking and 1 st floor development discussions stating there are no outstanding issues. He stated the Commission needs to be looking at the long-term for the area, do what is best for the community by seeking individual input through the public hearing process. Dalton stated the HWY 42 Standards and Guidelines have been in process for a long time and supports moving this forward to Council. He stated the Commission should forward a percentage to the Council and request staff to address the Commission concerns to Council. Loo stated her support for the 25% because it has already been determined and used for commercial properties. Pritchard moved and Loo seconded a motion to approve Resolution No.9, Series 2007 HWY 42 Design Standards and Guidelines as recommended and reviewed by the Commission with the recommendation of the 25% expansion limitation. McAvinew offered a friendly amendment to remove the 25% expansion limitation. Pritchard and Loo accepted the friendly amendment. Roll Call Vote: I Name I Vote - amendment I Vote - original motion I