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Commissioner Pentin stated that he would support the request if it were a cigarette <br /> store, but he was opposed to removing a tobacco store. <br /> Commissioner Blank stated that when he read it, he thought it was more along the lines <br /> of a pipe and cigar store. <br /> Commissioner Narum requested that it be stated that way. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he believes the people who run the shopping <br /> center will do what is best, such that if they do not want an adult book store or a <br /> cigarette store or any other store, they will do the right thing. He indicated that he did <br /> not think it should be micromanaged unless there is something prohibited citywide. <br /> Chair Olson agreed. <br /> Commissioner Narum referred to Condition No. 34.a. under the sign program and stated <br /> that she sees a huge opportunity for the monument signs on Bernal Avenue to tie into <br /> the Downtown. She indicated that the developer has indicated a willingness of this, and <br /> she inquired if it would make sense to have this portion of the signs reviewed at the <br /> Planning Commission level, similar to what was done with the Kolln Hardware store. <br /> Commissioner Blank inquired what impact this would have. <br /> Mr. Pavan stated that the application, drawings, and conditions would be reviewed by <br /> staff and the Zoning Administrator's action would then be forwarded to the Commission <br /> who can appeal the decision. <br /> Commissioner Narum stated that having a staff approval and then appealing it and <br /> scheduling it for a Planning Commission meeting would entail a longer processing time <br /> versus having it come immediately before the Commission. <br /> Commissioner Blank agreed with Commissioner Narum. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor suggested that it could be agendized under the Consent <br /> Calendar. <br /> Commissioner Narum referred to the workshop discussion regarding the back side of <br /> Safeway. She inquired why the Commission would not want people to know there is a <br /> Safeway off of the freeway ramp, as we would want people to stop and shop here. <br /> Commissioner Blank stated that the Commission wanted the store to be a local store <br /> and not have people necessarily getting off of the freeway with their 18- wheeler trucks <br /> pulling into the store and then pulling back out. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 12 of 14 <br />