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(CAP) 2.0 plan. She then stated that CAP 2.0 is going to have better prioritization. She also reported on her attendance at the Heritage Tree Board of Appeals, stating the first item discussed was a resident who had topped a heritage tree; they were given a partial fine and the City covered the remainder, as both parties shared responsibility for maintaining the tree. Commissioner Balch also attended the Heritage Tree Board of Appeals and reported on the second item covered during the meeting, which was a resident who wanted to remove a heritage tree from his property in order to install additional solar panels; the request was denied. 7. Future Planning Calendar Planning and Permit Center Manager Melinda Denis gave a brief overview of future items for the Commission's review. Commissioner Allen inquired whether the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee (BPTC) had an opportunity to comment on the Public Storage item coming before the Planning Commission at the next meeting; Ms. Denis stated she would ask Associate Planner Megan Campbell. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Brown mentioned he had spoken with a concerned resident regarding Bicentennial Park and he inquired under what conditions would the project come before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Balch clarified this project was under the Parks and Recreation Commission's jurisdiction. Ms. Denis confirmed the Parks and Recreation Commission had been tasked with the Century House Assessment and they had held a few study sessions over the last year. The project has been paused due to the Alameda County Public Health Department's shelter-in-place order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but there is discussion around bringing it back. Next steps are uncertain as it may be recommended to go before City Council or it could go back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further discussion; staff is still gathering information and input, but it will eventually be brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission for formal recommendation. Commissioner Brown mentioned that elements of the project were similar to the discussion around parking in the downtown area and Chair Ritter stated the BPTC previously had an opportunity to review and comment on the project. Ms. Denis named the staff members working on the project and informed the Commissioners the building assessment and parking options were taken before the Parks and Recreation Commission and had been commented on by the surrounding neighbors. Interior floor plan options were also brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission and next steps include compiling all the information and working through any outstanding items. Ms. Denis also stated if any residents have questions, comments, or concerns, they could reach out to her, directly. Commissioner Allen posed a rhetorical question as to what the City would do with historical signs downtown when buildings change ownership. She then asked if there were any updates regarding who would be moving into the vacant site previously occupied by Dean's Diner. Ms. Denis responded tenant improvement (TI) plans had been submitted to the Building Division for this location, but they were withdrawn after the County's shelter-in-place order went into Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 October 14, 2020 dwelling unit that is 800 square feet or less may be 16 feet in height regardless of the maximum height limits on the main structure,as prescribed by state law. P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission 3 of 7 e and complicated. She further explained the City relied heavily on private developers in that section of town for completion of the trail. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 12, 2020 ing/City Engineer. (Address this condition prior to permit issuance) P19-0128/P19-0129 Planning Commission Page 10 of 15 ater from escaping to the north. The site grading must therefore be redesigned to provide an `emergency overland release' allowing storm water to escape the site before flooding the buildings or the neighboring properties to the west and east if the pipe network becomes plugged. (Address this condition prior to permit issuance). Project Specific Condition. P19-0128/P19-0129 Planning Commission Page 8 of 15