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compatible with the seniors who live there and spend time at the Senior Center. She suggested .- that another vote be taken to see how the community feels about the train now, since people would now know about the issues. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, Suite 210, stated that in general he supports the Specific Plan and the recommendations of the PDA Board. He advised that he is concerned about going from a IS-page plan to a 50-page plan with policies on everything, and he is afraid the rules will make it difficult to expand and improve buildings in the future. He commented that he feels the train will be a wonderful thing for the Downtown as it will bring the activity that will make the Downtown vibrant. He stated that he feels the issue of parking is a false issue, in that the plan showing the train coming into the Downtown showed as many parking spaces with the train, as in other plans, other than Sunday. He advised that trains can travel at slow speeds that will not impact residents. He noted that he does not believe the three residential areas west of Peters A venue should be downzoned. He commented that the parking waiver has done a lot to revitalize the Downtown, and he fears that a new set of rules will stop the revitalization. He noted that retail and residential uses on the east side of Peters Avenue is appropriate. Mr. MacDonald also voiced support for the Historic Preservation Ordinance, noting that he thinks staff and the Committee did wonderful work and were sensitive to the comments they received. Vera Dunder, 4713 First Street, stated that she supports the Specific Plan as presented. She advised that she is opposed to the realignment of Main Street. She reported that there is an error in Figure VI-1 of the report, in that the 25 feet of the width shown for parking is actually her property. Mr. Iserson advised that this will be corrected. ,-.- THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED The Planning Commission provided the following feedback on the issues presented in the staff report. I 1. Land Use Designation of Lots Bordering the East Side of Peters Avenue North of Old Bernal Avenue Commissioner Sullivan advised that he generally supports the reasons the Committee did not want to have retail in this area, but he would like to have the ability to have second floor residential, while maintaining the first floor as office, or some less intensive use, as a compromise. Commissioner Arkin stated that he supports the Committee's recommendations, but also agrees with Commissioner Sullivan's position if the other Commissioners agree. Commissioner Roberts stated that at first she agreed entirely with the Committee's recommendation to leave it as office, but she believes it is difficult to get financing for residential above office. She noted that retail on Peters Avenue now would be very spotty, but the flexibility of a broad Downtown zoning would be useful. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 28,2001 Page 11