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MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS <br />Chair Ritter inquired about the Open Counter zoning portal and how the process is working. <br />Ms. Denis responded that staff is encouraging applicants or prospective tenants to have early <br />communication with staff prior to signing a lease, as the location might not be zoned for their <br />anticipated use. <br />Commissioner Balch continued by stating that use of the Open Counter portal has its <br />drawbacks because an applicant cannot use an address to obtain zoning information, <br />however, using the portal requires the type of use and will then populate the addresses in <br />which that type of use is allowed. <br />Ms. Denis responded that staff is aware of these limitations and has expressed such concerns. <br />Commissioner Pace inquired whether staff was aware of the reasons that certain businesses <br />are vacating the downtown area, perhaps foot traffic or parking issues and what might be <br />driving the change. <br />Ms. Clark responded that there are a variety of reasons why businesses might be vacating but <br />expressed the City's interest in helping to fill the vacant spaces. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Chair Ritter adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. <br />Respectfully su mitted, <br />Schiko Riddle <br />ecording Secretary <br />Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 March 11, 2020