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City of Arts &Innovation PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, April 15, 2021, 9:00 A.M. VIRTUAL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE 3900 MAIN STREET to have any impacts regarding traffic, noise, biological, water or air quality impacts. The project is less than 5 acres and will be served by adequate infrastructure. Additionally, indoor air quality impacts will be addressed through standards set forth by the State under Title 24 California State Building Code. Condition 63 will need to be modified as follows: Backflow prevention devices will need to be located inside the building in a mechanical room adjacent to an outside wall. Andrew Walcker, Overland Development, introduced his development partner, Atkan Kadakia, Greens Group. He thanked city staff and his design team and introduced his design team present to answer questions. He stated that they were in agreement with the published conditions of approval. He noted that a 31 page letter was received yesterday from Lozeau Drury citing unfounded claims regarding the projects CEQA findings. A written response to the letters received, was prepared by Sagecrest and distributed to the Commission this morning. Christine Saunders, Director of Environmental Services, Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, reiterated that the Class 32 categorical exemption remains the appropriate CEQA determination for this project. She summarized Sagecrest's letter for the record. She noted that the Cultural Heritage Board will review a Certificate of Appropriateness on April 21, 2021. She indicated that no new significant information identifying significant impact or inadequacies has been identified. Atkan Kadadia, Managing Principal at Greens Group addressed the Commission. They are in agreement with the recommended conditions. They are excited to have this before the Commission and requested the Commission's support for the project. Public Comment: Richard Drury, law firm Lozeau Drury stated they did not oppose the project, but noted that the hotel requires CEQA review. Rico Alderetti and Nick Adcock, Vice President Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Villalobos commented on the height of the hotel and expressed his concern with the compatibility of the hotel with the fire station and the surrounding historic structures Commissioner Roberts expressed her concern regarding parking, especially during events such as the Festival of Lights, the height of the proposed hotel and the compatibility with the historic structures adjacent to the site. APPROVED Planning Commission Minutes - April 15, 2021 2