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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS M S T P R W R K Z S A T A A I A O A A T N O V R G D S I K O CITY PLANNING COMMISSION N S A K G E S N I C MINUTES I E G E L O K N L L R E U T G 1 O THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014, 9 A.M. o N ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL N 3900 MAIN STREET E City ofArts 8Z Innovation c c c W w w WARDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 3 5 the conditions. Comments from the audience: Art Kaspereen, Jr. Member of Alvord Board of Education expressed his concern regarding safety and encouraged further discussion or cancellation of the project. Vivian Moreno, Ward 1, stated that when she heard plans for the site's development, she had envisioned restaurants. She stated that there are already two gas stations down the street. The area to be vacated is not owned by the applicant yet and the project should be continued by the Planning Commission until ownership is secured. Larry Allen, Ward 6, appreciated that the plans were redrawn. He stated there is an opportunity for a better use on this property and didn't believe the site complies with city standards as the site is less than an acre. He asked that the case be continued or denied. Following discussion the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council: 1) Determine that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a mitigated Negative Declaration; 2) Approve Planning Cases P14-0341 (Rezoning), Motion X P130967 (Conditional Use Permit), P13-0968 (Design Review) and P14- Second X 0342 (Findings of Public Convenience and /or Necessity) based on the Ayes X X X X X findings outlined in the staff report subject to the recommended Noes X conditions; with the following modifications: 1) The applicant shall submit an administrative variance application for the rear setback encroachment; 2) That the applicant shall work with staff to provide adequate and safe maneuvering areas for vehicle fuel trucks; and 3) The recordation of an easement providing access to the site and service driveway along the rear shall be required. RECESS The Planning Commission recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened at 10:18 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber with Chair Riggle presiding and all commissioners present except commissioners Parker and Tavaglione. PLANNING CASES P13-0553, P13-0554, P13-0583 and P14-0065 — 5940 and 5980 Sycamore Canyon, CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 Proposal by Kevin Kohan of The Planning Associates on behalf of Paul A. Newkirk of Emri-Newkirk Properties, LLC to consider: 1) a General Plan Amendment; 2) a Specific Plan Amendment; 3) a Zoning Code Map Amendment; and 4) the Site Plan and Design Review of the plot plan and building elevations related to the construction of a 275-unit multiple family residential development, including common and private amenities and covered and uncovered surface parking, on two contiguous parcels, Planning Commission Minutes— August 7, 2014 Page 2 of 5