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Main Street Property Commissioner Pearce inquired about the status on the former Union Jack property on Main Street. Ms. Decker replied that the project was approved for design review approval a year ago and that a demolition permit was subsequently granted. She stated that the building was demolished, and the design review was due to expire on June 15, 2008. Staff had extended the approval for another year, and the new expiration date was June 2009. She stated that she believed the project was in the plan check process and that staff would follow up. Commissioner Narum inquired whether the design review extension could be appealed by the Planning Commission. Ms. Decker noted that the extension was a staff level approval, which she signed as the Principal Planner, acting as Zoning Administrator. She noted that action could be appealed. She noted that it was extended on June 13, 2008, as the expiration would have occurred on a Sunday. California Splash Buildings Commissioner Fox inquired about the buildings that had been put up for California Splash and that she thought would be dismantled. Mr. Dolan noted that the East Bay Regional Park District was considering an alternative use for the buildings other than their original intent. He noted that the District had been somewhat slow to act and that there had been some dialogue within City Hall to encourage it to make a decision; if nothing is to be done with the buildings, they should come down. He noted that the City did not wish to encourage another public agency to waste its funds. He believed the District was leaning towards using them for another purpose. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding whether the District would have to come to the City for a conditional use permit or whether it would be grandfathered in, Mr. Dolan replied that it depended upon the intended use. Sprinkler Ordinance Chair Blank inquired whether staff could provide a target date for the completion of the Sprinkler Ordinance, which was referenced at the last meeting as being very close. Ms. Decker replied that staff would continue to follow up on this issue and would provide additional information at the July 9, 2008 meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 25, 2008 Page 12 of 14