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Chair Ritter inquired about the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone (JDEDZ) and whether staff had a timeframe for the opening dates of Costco. Ms. Clark responded the JDEDZ was delayed due to the pending litigation, which was the main obstacle. Ms. Denis added that Costco had resubmitted development review drawings and staff was moving forward with processing. Commissioner Balch inquired about the funds for the work to be done on the Stoneridge Drive freeway ramp before Costco was allowed to build. Ms. Clark explained those funds had already been set aside and were not impacted by the current budget cutbacks. Commissioner Allen explained why she voted in favor of the Bringhurst item at the last meeting, stating Commissioner Brown's statement about completing the street convinced her that a new precedent was not being set. She appreciated the applicant's flexibility and staff's willingness to work with her on landscape screening. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ritter adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tI5Ut(iM-(1 ‘P,dka/likiV' , Stefanie Ananthan Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 June 24, 2020 lan and whether staff was aware of a timeframe. Ms. Clark stated she was unsure of when the plan might move forward but that she would provide an update upon receiving additional information. Commissioner Allen inquired if staff was looking at priority of developing the Housing Element for the City. Ms. Clark confirmed and stated it had to be done by 2023 and staff was recommending starting in 2020, in order for thoughtful discussion and community input. Commissioner Balch asked if the Stoneridge Mall Properties would be included. Ms. Clark explained that the housing site was identified and zoned in the last cycle and it would go through the PUD process, but it was already zoned for mixed use. Commissioner Pace brought up the impacts the County's Shelter-in-Place Order was having on retail in the City, especially at the mall. He expressed concern and asked if the City understood the impact to retailers and retail space and what was planned to ease the burden and accelerate reopening. Ms. Clark expressed the same concerns not just with sales tax but with employment and livelihood. She stated it was hard to know the impact because the pandemic was ongoing. She confirmed this item was a priority for the City's Deputy City Manager Pamela Ott, with the concept of an economic recovery framework part of the reentry plan for the City. Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 June 24, 2020 0 erated his concern about the restrictions on second story windows on ADUs. He did not want the approved ordinance eventually getting kicked back from the State because of window standards. Chair Ritter asked if the State provided specific guidelines regarding windows and Ms. Clark indicated the State regulations did not outline window regulations. She explained staff decided on these standards, in the absence of being able to conduct design review, because they were the most common points of contention between neighbors. Commissioner O'Connor suggested looking at each unit individually instead of applying blanket standards. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 June 24, 2020 between eaves and ridges and ADUs measured from the ground to the top of the structure. Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 9 June 24, 2020 lanning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 June 24, 2020 ure. Regarding windows, she confirmed the windows would have to be six feet above the finished floor or have obscured glass. Ms. Clark further noted, it might be reasonable to develop exceptions for existing windows to allow for those windows to be the same size, shape, and height. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 June 24, 2020