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Commissioner Pearce expressed concern about this being a slippery slope as another applicant can come later and say that the proposed project is also a remodel. Commissioner Blank stated that Legal Council has stated in the past that what the Commission does and decides on does not set a precedent. Commissioner Pentin stated that he agrees with Mr. use of the 50-percent and the single-stick-standing rules. He noted that if the project were a single-stick-standing, he would not be in favor of calling it a remodel; however, since a substantial part of the front of the building and the landscaping in front would remain, the project fits more into the category of a remodel. He stated that the back side will be brand new but noted that this has happened before. Chair Narum agreed and stated that she is not comfortable with amending the Specific Plan and does not want to go down that slippery slope as well, knowing that the City will be going through a complete update soon. She indicated that she would rather get it down right in a broad sense where everyone understands what the Commission is trying to do and how the Commission will be dealing with similar cases in the future. Commissioner Pearce emphasized once again the need to work on the Downtown Specific Plan update as soon as possible. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Commissioner Olson Resolution No. PC-2011-32 finding that proposed project is a remodel and not a demolition and therefore does not require a Specific Plan amendment (P11-0716), and Resolution No. PC-2011-33 approving P11-0714 (Design Review) were entered and adopted as motioned. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS No discussion was held or action taken. 8. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION a. review process. This item was continued to a future meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 14, 2011 Page 26 of 28