_Minutes_August 11, 2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

There were no reports from meetings attended. 6. Actions of the City Council Ms. Clark noted there had not been a City Council meeting since the last Planning Commission meeting, therefore there were no items to report. 7. Future Planning Calendar Planning and Permit Center Manager Melinda Denis gave a brief overview of future items for the Commission's review. Commissioner Pace referenced Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers and inquired when that might come back before the Commission. Ms. Clark explained that the City filed an appeal, which was in the review period and public hearings would be scheduled in a month or two. She stated once concluded, staff would report back to the Commission. Commissioner Pace inquired on the status of litigation around the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone (JDEDZ). Ms. Denis stated she would provide an update at the next meeting but anticipated a decision to be made in October. Commissioner Pace asked the process if the RHNA numbers were reassessed. Ms. Clark responded that the project approvals would remain valid and assumptions about approval of the Costco project would be included into future analysis of Housing Element sites. Commissioner Pace questioned whether approved projects would be reconsidered if the RHNA numbers changed. Ms. Clark stated approvals would remain valid. Chair Brown explained that Costco was tied to the JDEDZ and there was no housing aspect related to that project. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Gaidos thanked staff for their efforts at the Farmer's Market to help highlight the Housing Element Update and engage with the community for feedback. Chair Brown also commended staff for its efforts. Commissioner Allen also thanked staff for their attendance and outreach at the Farmer's Market and for engaging with the community on the Housing Element Update. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stefanie Ananthan Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 August 11. 2021 Committee, Task Force, etc.) Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 August 11, 2021 ce be required to be occupied by an active use); and 2) clarify policies related to vacancy such that the language specifically indicates the vacancy as commencing at the end of a lease; and to require evidence of marketing to include posting of a leasing sign at the site and an active listing; plus other measures to demonstrate proactive marketing of the tenant space. Additionally, the Commission recommended that as a future discussion item, consider expanding the range of non-active uses that would be allowed to occupy ground floor tenant spaces after a six-month long vacancy to, for example, potentially include Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 July 28, 2021 ibility would be allowed under the six-month vacancy if the percentage went from 60- to 100-percent. Ms. Clark explained that any use could be located on the property if the tenant space was vacant for more than six months. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 July 28, 2021 the pros and cons of broadening the overlay and excluding personal services from active use. Ms. Clark stated it was not discussed at the most recent City Council or Planning Commission meetings but was discussed when the item was considered by the Chamber of Commerce and PDA. She stated other cities had allowed and some had excluded personal services. She summarized the discussion regarding massage businesses that arose during the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) update, and concerns then about an overabundance of personal services. She Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 July 28, 2021