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. . . rubber stamp. If a person comes forward during an amnesty period and needs a variance, staff must still be able to make the variance findings or the project will be denied and need to be removed. Commissioner McGuirk noted his opposition to the direction of discussion; he wants to maintain the Planning Commission's flexibility. He feels their flexibility was being taken away. Commissioner Cooper commented that the real estate disclosure laws will take care of a lot of these illegal structures because when the property is being sold, these situations must be righted. At this time, the Commission decided to take no action at this time regarding projects built without City approval, however, they will try to be tougher in their decisions. 8. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW a. Future Planninl!: Calendar On Staples Ranch project, Ms. Barker stated the Affordable Housing Commission does not want the affordable housing portion to be the last phase built. b. Actions of the Citv Council There were none. c. Actions of the Zoninl!: Administrator There were none. d. Determination on whether a business where a customer makes his or her own wine shall be considered to be similar to and classified the same as a "microbrewerv." Me. Iserson presented the memorandum from staff on the request for a determination whether a business where a customer would be making his own wine shall be considered to be similar to the definition in the zoning code of a microbrewery. Staff referred this issue to the Planning Commission. Recently the City amended the zoning ordinance to create definitions for microbreweries and to allow them subject to certain standards. In this case the applicant, Grapes 4U, would like to do something very similar for winemaking. Staff felt more comfortable to have the Commission make the determination that for employees who would be helping customers make their own wine and eventually take it home would be similar enough to the definition of a microbrewery. Staff feels this type of business would have less of an impact from an odor standpoint because there would be no boiling on site. Staff feels comfortable to recommend the Commission make the determination that the wine making establishment is similar to a microbrewery for purposes of the zoning code. There was no public hearing, however, the applicant for Grapes 4U, Allan Wells, 2401 81. Helena Dr., #6, Hayward, was present for any questions of the Commissioners. Commissioner Dove inquired if the pressurized containers would present a fire hazard. Staff commented that the Fire Department did not have any objections with the facility. Mr. Wells stated Planning Commission Minutes Page 17 Angust 28, 1996