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Commissioner Pace referenced the closure of Main Street and inquired how successful the re-opening and outdoor dining had been. Chair Ritter responded that Neal Street was going to be closed so the Haps restaurant could take advantage of outdoor dining. Ms. Clark further explained the street closure had been very successful, and the City was working on flyers and messaging around the importance of wearing a mask. Commissioner Pace inquired if there had been a rise in COVID-19 cases since the County's shelter-in-place restrictions were loosened. Ms. Clark explained the entire State was experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases and the factors were too broad to assign to just the Main Street opening. However, the larger re-opening of businesses and activities allowed by the State and County, more generally, did facilitate increased exposures. Chair Ritter explained that only one percent of people being tested for COVID-19 were positive in March 2020, which had increased to six percent. Commissioner Brown asked if the extra State funding was going to be used at a local police level for mask enforcement. Ms. Clark responded that some funding had been provided for mask enforcement. Chair Ritter further explained police officers were currently handing out masks to people who were not wearing them instead of ticketing. Commissioner Balch inquired about the successfulness of the rental assistance grant for residents and the loans for businesses. Commissioner Allen explained that although there were no specific numbers, it was not well subscribed to, and there were still funds available. Commissioner Balch stated that the rental grant was well publicized, but the business loan was not. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ritter adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stefanie nanthan Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 8 July 8, 2020 ssful. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 8 July 8, 2020 ow the conversion of a boiler room, he found it unlikely they would disallow the conversion of a pool room just because it was not specifically listed. Ms. Clark stated staff would further review the regulation and ensure it was defensible. Commissioner Balch inquired if any of the Commissioners were concerned about the 25-foot height restriction. Commissioner Allen stated she could support the recommendation because it was simple and consistent. She stated she would have been open to stating ADUs should be no higher than the primary residence, but she was amenable with the current proposal. Commissioner Balch stated the ADU would always be a few feet shorter than the primary residence based on the means of measuring ADUs and primary residences. Ms. Clark explained staff's decision on the 25-foot height maximum to address Commissioner Allen's concern about neighborhood uniformity. It could also provide an opportunity for parking under the ADU, which would benefit neighborhoods. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8 July 8, 2020 uggested allowing a default option for five-foot, opaque windows. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 8 July 8, 2020 se latter comments, Ms. Clark recommended that the Planning Commission receive public comments, discuss the currently proposed draft ordinance, then continue the item to allow staff the opportunity to review the late correspondence and determine if further revisions were necessary. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 8 July 8, 2020