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• Planning Commission Minutes
June 23, 2005
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
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INDEX
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins
Commissioner Cole was excused, Ed Selich no longer serves on the
Planning Commission as he was appointed a Councilmember, all other
Commissioners were present.
STAFF PRESENT:
Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director
Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney
Rich Edmonston, Transportation and Development Services Manager
Ginger Varin, Planning Commission Executive Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
None
None
POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
POSTING OF
THE AGENDA
The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on June 17, 2005.
CONSENT CALENDAR
OBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of June 9, 2005.
ITEM NO. 1
Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins to approve the minutes as
Approved
corrected.
Ayes:
Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins
Noes,
None
Absent:
Cole
Abstain:
None
HEARING ITEMS
SUBJECT: Barry Saywitz Residence (PA2005 -085)
ITEM NO.2
5005 River Avenue
PA2006 -085
ppeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of Condominium
Continued to
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Conversion No. 2005 -004, Parcel Map 2005 -021 and Modification Permit
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No. 2005 -042. The applications would authorize the conversion of an
existing duplex into a two -unit condominium complex allowing individual
ale of each unit. Also included in the application is a request for a
modification to the Zoning Code to allow the installation of a partition wall
to establish two single -car garage parking spaces with substandard
idth.
Ms. Temple stated that the applicant has requested that this item b
continued to the next hearing on July 7, to allow him time to work with his
architect and structural engineer.
Following a brief discussion it was decided to continue this item to Jul
1, 2005.
Motion was made by Chairperson Tucker to continue this item to Jul
1, 2005.
Ayes-
Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins
Noes:
None
Absent:
Cole
Abstain:
None
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SUBJECT: Steven Fischer ( PA2005 -098)
ITEM NO.3
3600 E. Coast Highway
PA2006 -098
Use Permit approval to allow a waiver of 4 off - street parking spaces for
Continued to
he development of a new two -story, 3,250 square -foot commercial
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building.
Ms. Temple stated that the applicant has requested that this item be
ontinued to July 7, 2005.
otion was made by Chairperson Tucker to continue this item to July 7,
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yes:
Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins
Noes:
None
Absent:
Cole
Abstain:
None
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
ADDITIONAL
BUSINESS
City Council Follow -up - Ms. Temple noted that the Ordinance for the
Lexus property was given final approval, and the City Council mad
the nominations for the two vacancies on the Planning Commission
this month and those nominees are Ron Beers, Michael Henn, Mart
Klein and Commissioner Toerge.
b) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic
Development Committee - none. and it was noted that the City
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will select a representative to replace Commissioner Selich.
Report from Planning Commission's representatives to the
Plan Update Committee - no meeting.
Report from Planning Commission's representative to the L
Coastal Plan Certification Committee - Commissioner Toerge m
that discussion related to the Coastal Commission response to
submission of the City's Land Use Plan was started and will conti
through to the next meeting.
Report from Planning Commission's representative to the
Committee - no meeting.
Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report
at a subsequent meeting - none.
Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on
future agenda for action and staff report - none.
Status Reports on Planning Commission requests - distributed w
agenda.
Project status - none
Requests for excused absences - Commissioner McDaniel asked
be excused from the meeting on July 7th, and Chairperson Tucl
will be excused on July 21st.
Presentations - Chairperson Tucker then read and presented
Commissioner Ed Selich a Resolution of the Planning Commiss
commending his work and dedication to the City, a Certificate
Achievement for perfect attendance, and a Proclamation from
City Council in recognition of service on the Planning Commission
the past ten years as well as participation on various ad t
committee meetings established by the City Council.
Chairperson Tucker then read a letter noting Commissioner
contributions.
Ms. Temple presented a plaque to Ed Selich in recognition of
dedication and hard work to the City.
Councilmember Tod Ridgeway then spoke noting Ed's contributior
and dedication, and ability to communicate to the citizenry at large.
Former Commissioners Anne Gifford and Michael K
and reminisced about Ed Selich's time on the Planning
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Commissioners Toerge, McDaniel and Hawkins noted
appreciation of Ed's work while serving on the Planning Comn
and that his awards were well deserved.
Ed Selich then made comments thanking the Commission and
for their support, noting the dynamics of the Commission and the
and that it was a great opportunity and experience for him.
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