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EXHIBIT B MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Narum to prohibit ground-floor residential behind commercial properties on mixed uses downtown, not including parking. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Pentin Absent: None Discussion followed regarding the rationale behind prohibiting residential units behind the downtown commercial district including that the space could be used for parking and the area is already intensified. Councilmember Pentin stated opposition adding that the Task Force and the City have better options that could be worked through; suggested sending it back the Planning Commission to vet the matter further and make a recommendation to Council. In response to Councilmember Brown regarding the kind of business that would be successful at 50 feet in, Director of Community Development Beaudin explained it is a minimum threshold and reported 50 feet is a commonly used number, but it goes up to 75 feet, depending on the market and the kind of businesses. Mayor Thorne reiterated the City can meet its Housing Element in the General Plan without housing in the commercial district. City Manager Fialho clarified that when considering the downtown commercial core, Council must think about areas such as Railroad Avenue and Spring Street and noted the motion on the floor also applies to those properties. He suggested modifying the motion to apply it only to Main Street having less of an impact on existing property owners who have the ability to put residential behind commercial on Railroad Avenue, Spring Street and other areas. Councilmember Brown asserted each of the projects that come through where the applicant wants an exception, they can apply; adding that if the City wants to make a more vibrant downtown the City will have to take residential off some areas and place more retail. Director of Community Development Beaudin noted that if the City removes the policies that facilitate residential on the ground floor, the typical use of PUDs and mis-matched policy framework applies; the policy is clear, and zoning is for commercial, and residential on the ground floor would be removed. There would be less flexibility unless it is built into the plan as part of the update. City Manager Fialho clarified, what staff is saying on non-Main Street options, is that the only residential on Main Street would be above commercial. Councilmember Narum added it would make existing residential non-conforming and Councilmember Brown indicated they will be grandfathered in. Director of Community Development Beaudin added that if Council decides to have no residential on the ground floor in the commercial core, then the Barone project would change dramatically. City Manager Fialho suggested limiting the motion to just Main Street, to avoid conflicts in the future. in response to Councilmember Pentin's question regarding the effect on other areas besides Main Street, Director of Community Development Beaudin stated if Council is silent on it, the assumption is residential would be acceptable on the ground floor if it was behind a new or proposed commercial use. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 6 of 8 the Civic Center site, adding residential to downtown commercial properties. Director of Community Development Beaudin asked whether Council would support parking on the ground level for self-parked residential. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 5 of 8 ide; felt a small residential development would generate fewer vehicle trips than the gas station; and urged Council to support staffs recommendations. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 4 of 8 the original proposal and the draft plan. She stated people have a sense of pride in the downtown area because of its quaint, small-town feel and spoke in opposition to adding residential there. She urged Council to consider a plan where everybody can continue to be proud of downtown. Laureen Green referenced a letter she submitted to the City and felt the survey and felt the plan has diverted from it. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 3 of 8 g and the State's intent on reducing costs and staff has not reduced or waived parking requirements as part of this update. He added that under SB 50, the corresponding issue will be the BART Station. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 2 of 8 residential units in the back, Director of Community Development Beaudin reported there is a policy in the draft plan that prohibits new curb cuts and staff will ensure access is provided without impacting Main Street. In reply to Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 1 of 8