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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, fa<tMetit CIA/L) Stefanie ' anthan Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 August 11, 2021 c Hearings or Other Matters. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION/INFORMATION 5. Reports from Meetings Attended (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 August 11, 2021 cifically indicates the vacancy as commencing at the end of a lease; and that all of the following measures be taken to show evidence of marketing to include a) posting of a leasing sign at the site, b) an active listing; c) other measures to demonstrate proactive marketing of the tenant space. Additionally, the Commission recommended that as a future discussion item, consider revising the Downtown Specific Plan to allow only an active use or a personal service business (e.g. barbershop or nail salon) to occupy ground floor tenant spaces after a six-month long vacancy, rather than any use whatsoever as is currently allowed. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 July 28, 2021 ke that recommendation and City Council could accept or modify. Ms. Harryman stated it was the Commission's job to make recommendations based upon its determinations. Commissioner Nibert asked what flexibility 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 eetings 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