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ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Blank, Narum, O'Connor, Olson, and Pearce NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSED: Chair Pentin ABSENT: None Resolution No. PC- 2012 -05 approving Case P11 -0941 was entered and adopted as motioned. Chair Pentin returned to the dais. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Materials for Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearing Item Commissioner Blank referred to the staff report for the public hearing and indicated that he does not recall having the nice visual simulations when the item came to the Commission. Commissioner O'Connor agreed. Commissioner Blank stated that it is often commented at the Planning Commission that with the ability for everyone to appeal things de novo for no reason at all, oftentimes, applicants come to the Planning Commission with a presentation, but the applicants know it is not for real and would go to the City Council. He noted that in those cases, certain information get presented to the City Council that do not get presented to the Planning Commission, such as really nice visuals and graphics. He requested that perhaps staff can make sure this does not become a trend down the road. Mr. Dolan replied that this is a legitimate request and that this case was a unique situation. He noted that this went on for a very long period of time, and a lot of issues were discussed in between. He added that the Commission will recall that originally, the Lopezes were unwilling to participate in the mediation but were strongly advised after the Planning Commission action that they should and they ultimately agreed. Commissioner Blank noted that it was interesting how at one meeting, Mr. Dolan provided an estimate of the cost of story poles versus the ultimate costs, and that was a valuable lesson. He indicated that he appreciated Mr. Dolan's recognition of his request and thinks that Mr. Dolan provided sage advice on a complicated matter. Allotted Time for Speakers Chair Pentin stated that he would like to bring up the time allotted for speakers during public hearings. He noted that the Planning Commission has allows ten minutes for the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 25, 2012 Page 16 of 19