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Mr. Iserson presented the staff report recommending approval of Case RZ-91-6 subject to the conditions of the staff report. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 W. Neal Street, represented the Lin family. He stated he could not describe the situation any better than Mr. Iserson had just done. He said the property under discussion has been in the Williamson Act Contract, but is due to come out this year. Bryan Scott, 3248 Arbor Drive, stated that he felt the Initial Study/Environmental Checklist Form, RZ-91-6, is a quality piece of work, but he felt it conveys a false message to the Planning Commission and subsequently the City Council. The letter further expressed concern about an increase in traffic should future development take place. Commissioner Hovingh pointed out to Mr. Scott that the only action to be taken tonight is a rezoning of the property. Mr. Scott stated that he only wants the record to reflect in the early stages that people in the immediate area are concerned about development on the property under discussion. Mr. Scott also felt that he did not have enough time to read the staff report as it was not completed until September 19. Crystal Lane, 3256 Arbor Drive, stated she has concerns about any possible future development. She said she lives across from the park in the area and takes care of her grandchildren. She does not want to have to worry about increased traffic in the area should development take place. Commissioner McGuirk assured her as did Commissioner Hovingh that action tonight is only a rezoning. Should development take place, there will be ample opportunity for public testimony. Martin Inderbitzen returned to the podium. He commented that if development takes place the primary access would be Hearst Drive. He also noted that there will be plenty of time for public testimony. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to Mr. Scott's comment, Chairman Mahern replied that even the Commission does not receive the staff report until the Friday before a meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Hovingh recommending approval of the Negative Declaration prepared for Case RZ-91-6 inasmuch as approval would not have any significant adverse effects on the environment, and also fmding that the Fish and Game "de Minimis Impact" finding is appropriate for this case. Minutes Planning Commission September 25, 1991 Page 13 -