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5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION RZ-99-04, Ted Mavridis Application to rezone a 9,120-square-foot site located at 357 Ray Street from the R-1-6,500 (single-family residential) District to the C-C (Central Commercial) District. The Planning Commission will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for the application. Greg Plucker referenced a memorandum dated October 27, 1999 and stated that due to a tie vote at the October 13, 1999 Commission meeting, no action was taken on this application. He highlighted background information contained in the October 13, 1999 staff report and stated that staff's recommendation is that the Commission find that the project has a de minimis impact on the site's wildlife and adopt a resolution recommending approval of the attached negative declaration; and adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Case RZ-99-04. Discussion ensued relating to the furore plans for the building if rezoning is permitted, whether the building has historical significance, zoning designations for other residences on Ray Street, and clarification of zoning designations. Commissioner Kameny noted there are no changes being proposed in the application and that the residence is being brought into conformance with the General Plan. He noted that the applicant owns the adjacent property and that there is adequate parking for this site. He commented on the Municipal Code as it relates to parking and noted he does not have any concerns with rezoning the property to bring it in compliance with the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan. Commissioner Sullivan expressed his concem with the potential of losing residential houses in the downtown area and he noted his desire for mixed-use development in the downtown area. He stated he would be in support of denying the application. Commissioner Kumaran expressed concern with the traffic at Ray and Main Streets and he stated he would not be in support of impacting traffic further in the area. A motion was made by Commissioner Kameny, seconded by Commissioner Maas, that the project be found to have a de minimis impact on the site's wildlife; that a resolution be adopted recommending approval of the attached negative declaration; and, a resolution be adopted recommending that the City Council approve Case RZ-99-04. ROLLCALLVOTE AYE S: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Maas, and Chairperson Roberts Commissioner Kumaran and Sullivan None None Resolution Nos. PC-99-78 and PC-99-79 were entered and adopted as motioned. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 October 27, 1999