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PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Chairperson Kumaran expressed his regrets to the applicant of Lynnewood United Methodist Church for not being able to hear his application this evening. He commented that the Commission desired to provide ample time for each applicant's hearing and that the Lynnewood United Methodist Church application would be the first item on the April 14, 1999 meeting agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, to continue Item Nos. 6.b. and 6.c. to the April 14, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. ROLLCALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Maas and Sullivan, Chairperson Kumaran None Commissioner Cooper Commissioners Karneny and Roberts Commissioner Sullivan reiterated that he desired a future public hearing to comment on any changes made to the Specific Plan as a result of this heating. Commissioner Sullivan commended staff for their work on this project; however, he noted additional work still needs to be done. He expressed concern with the possibility of mining on Lot 21 due to mining not being a compatible use for this area. He noted he desired an agreement from RMC Lonestar providing more explanation of mining activities before a Specific Plan is approved. Further, he expressed concern with the "significant and unavoidable impacts of aggregate processing," and the statement of overriding considerations. Commissioner Sullivan further expressed concern with agricultural chemical use and the proposal for an Integrated Pest Management Plan. He stated he has concerns with moving forward without knowing what the impacts will be. He noted he would be providing the Commission with documentation relating to methyl bromide use and non-use in the State of California and expressed concern with the use of methyl bromide and pesticides without having specific guidelines. He suggested that the EIR and Specific Plan contain requirements to have an organic program for pest management that meets the California Organic Food Act of 1990. He noted that sulfur qualifies as an organic use and might be used adjacent to the school. He stated that agricultural users should be certified by a third party such as the California Certified Organic Farmers. Commissioner Sullivan presented a copy of the Organic Food Act of 1990 and other documentation from the California Farmers for the commissioners and staff's review. Commissioner Sullivan also commented that noise and traffic impacts on Vineyard Avenue need to be further addressed, and he expressed interest in Mr. Posson's suggestion for traffic mitigation, including Vineyard Avenue being reduced from four to two lanes. He further noted that implementation of traffic-calming measures on Chardonnay Drive to reduce cut-through traffic and reduction of Vineyard Avenue to two lanes with bike and pedestrian land would lower the impacts of noise and traffic. He stated his desire for a study to be conducted on traffic issues and impacts before approval of the Specific Plan to determine mitigation factors such as responsibility of funding. He expressed concern for the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 March 23, 1999