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Mr. Luchini responded this is a de novo decision and the Planning Commission has the ability to review everything within the record to date. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan cautioned the Commission to do so, stating the issues and impacts were well-analyzed and discussed when the project previously came before the Commission. Chair Allen referred to the EIR and said one section has been revised while the other sections remained the same. She said she thought adjustments might need to be made since it's been two years since the project came before the Commission and assumptions had been made at that time. She asked if there was any standard when sections of the document might need to be reviewed and amended. Mr. Dolan stated staff's analysis is adequate and he deferred to the EIR consultant, Rick Jarvis. ESA consultant Rick Jarvis spoke to the previous analysis conducted, the current analysis conducted and the previous EIR, all of which are believed to be sufficient. Commissioner Pace inquired about the impact to the existing retail within the City and the suggestion that retailers might be benefited by what is proposed to occupy the space. Mr. Luchini responded that the Economic Impact Analysis had drawn the conclusion that because Costco sources many products there is a small chance they would benefit existing retailers in town because they could source products locally to them. Additionally, due to the anticipated growth within the City over the next 10 years and the demand that will accompany that growth, the grocery sector may initially be affected but it is expected to grow, and existing facilities are not expected to be negatively impacted. Commissioner Balch referenced the Planned Unit Development (PUD) conditions and staff- level approval in the future and inquired whether that was to benefit the City and also whether those would be presented to staff as a Zoning Administrator or staff-level approval. Mr. Luchini confirmed. Mr. Dolan clarified that an over-the-counter process would include staff's review of the application and plans, as though it were to come before Planning Commission, but it would not be required to come before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Pace inquired about which conditional items would come before the Commission. Mr. Dolan responded that the conditional items as outlined in the chart as "C" would come before the Commission. Commissioner Balch inquired about 40 percent compact parking and confirmed it was a standard code requirement and questioned as to how the percentage relates to this Costco location. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 December 11, 2019