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Mr. Kavayiotidis replied that they do not have any plans for it and are leaving it the way it has been the last five years. He added that they take care of the weeds annually as required by Fire Department regulations. Commissioner Blank requested confirmation from staff that weed abatement work is required by the City and that no condition was needed for this. Ms. Stern confirmed that was correct and added that staff could add the condition if the Commission so desired. Commissioner Pentin stated that his only concern is that a chain across the "flagpole" would stop someone from driving into it. Commissioner O'Connor expressed concern that if the back lot is developed, and there is no soundwall or fence along the strip, and the people next-door who access off of Sycamore Road have no control over it, a simple annual weed abatement would not be adequate maintenance. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if there is an existing home next-door. Ms. Soo said yes. Chair Narum stated that the property on the other side is owned by the estate of Mr. Wagner, who used to own the trailer park on Stanley Boulevard. Commissioner Blank commented that the property does not look like it is well maintained. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the lot next door is zoned for two homes or three homes in the North Sycamore Specific Plan. Ms. Stern indicated that they are zoned for either residential or commercial use, but could be developed commercially only if developed together. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the lots are under separate ownership, and if one sold and the other did not, there could be five to six homes in those next two lots. Commissioner Pentin stated that ultimately, if all the lots around the site are developed, the ten-foot wide "flagpole" could have a wall on one side and a wall on the other, or a fence on both sides, and it will not be blight. Commissioner Blank recalled that that a while back, the Commission was informed that it should not burden the current property developer with what might happen in the future. Commissioner O'Connor noted that it is not a "might" as it is already zoned, and what will go there is already known. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, OCTOBER 12, 2011 Page 5 of 6