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suitability. He had not seen any reports, and noted that the site was not that different from Valley Business Park. Commissioner Roberts noted that Stanley Business Park had previously been a brickyard. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan about potential environmental contamination of the various sites, Mr. Swig described the stormwater runoff from the garbage transfer station. He noted that there was a chance that a portion of that land had debris and other materials in it. He did not expect that there were any difficult materials in that area. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift confirmed that there would be soils testing. In conjunction with the Master Plan, a geotechnical report would examine any required toxic cleanup, as well as the stability of the existing banks of the channel and 7 akes. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin, Mr. Swift noted that the ongoing process would be driven by City Council. He would recommend. that it be rolled into the comprehensive update of the Land Use Element. He noted that this would be one of the major areas of focus in that update, because it was the last large area of undeveloped land in the City. The area is the last area in town to offer significant opportunities to make different land uses. Commissioner Maas agreed with the use of the word "opportunity," and noted that it was a key element to the development of the area_ Mr_ Swift noted that a list of potential options for the self-storage property owners expansion plans was attached to the staff report, including townhomes or single-family detached homes. He noted that they would make a presentation to the Planning Con-tn-tission about that plan, and that they would be interested in moving forward. He noted that the timetable with respect to General Plata Amendments was the Commission's prerogative. He noted that it was also the Commission's decision to consider the item separately, or in concert with Hansen and Kie-Wit to develop a comprehensive plan. Chairperson Arkin requested that the Commission's comments be forwarded to the C=ity Council. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 9c 1 O p_m_ Chairperson Arkin reconvened the meeting at 9.20 p.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED_ Brian Myers, Griffin Advisors, noted that he represented Hanson Aggregates on land use issues related to their property. He wished to update several issues, and noted that they had worked very closely with Zone 7 and the County with respect to issues such as the bridge PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 12, 2003 Page 1 1