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never run into any homeless people. He added that he does not see them on the street and does not know why there is a need for it, for one thing. He stated that his main concern is bringing in discrepancies into the neighborhood, which would affect the businesses in the neighborhood, create security issues especially since some possible residents could be from correctional institutions, and negatively impact property values as well. Lori Ferriter, owner of Perfection Auto Glass on California Avenue, stated that her particular business park is extremely packed and street parking is an issue. She inquired how this particular area was chosen instead of maybe Quarry Lane or another area that is less packed. Ryan Tunison, owner of an auto parts service business on Washington Street, stated that she has the same question as Ms. Ferriter regarding how their area got picked for this type of housing. He indicated that he understands the need for homeless shelters and transitional living space and is glad to see that something is being done for people in the country. He asked why their area was picked as opposed to some place like Livermore that has Shepherd's Gate, the nice - looking battered women's shelter within a residential area. He indicated that their neighborhood is not the place for residential housing, which will stick out like a sore thumb. He noted that, as mentioned by Ms. Ferriter, it is busy in that area, and parking is always an issue because the buildings were overbuilt for the amount of available parking. He stated that whoever is going to build there will have to upgrade street lighting, utilities, and things like that, as the area is not safe, especially at night, to have more residential -type traffic. He asked what would happen if none of the owners sell their property to private individuals coming in or if someone who is not in the housing business purchases all that land. He further asked if it would be a burden for the City to pick another area. Chair Blank clarified for the audience that the Commission is just looking at regulations and does not necessarily authorize it to seek development. He added that these would have to come back to the Commission for comments through the public hearing process. Commissioner Narum corrected that it would not, as long as they meet the standards, because this is by right. Chair Blank agreed that it is by right and asked staff if there would not be any public notice. Ms. Stern replied that if it were a new structure and if other development in the area require design review, then there would be noticing; however, the operation of that use cannot be regulated other than by the established standards. Chair Blank inquired what the process would be if it went into an existing structure. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 23, 2013 Page 37 of 44