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12. Project #43 First Street Sidewalk and Landscape 13. Coir~missioner Sullivan's addition regarding energy studies '7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Maas noted that at the Farmer's Market, the delivery vehicles are often parked on the sidewalk and encroach on the park. She noted that the available pedestrian space on the street has been reduced because of the delivery vehicles. She added that she had discussed the issue with the man in charge of the Farmer's Market, but she did not believe he was receptive to her concerns. Mr. Iserson advised that he would examine their use permit, as well as health and safety issues, and that he would report back to the Commission. Commissioner Maas noted that she enjoyed the Farmer's Market very much, but that it was becoming difficult to walls through it comfortably. Commissioner Maas wished to address the 50 % rule for remodeling and demolition- She would like the report to address the peer reviews of contractor bids and appraisals, how the formulas are devised, and how to "grandfather." She suggested contacting other communities to see how they approach the issue. Comi~nissioner Sullivan agreed with Commissioner Maas's suggestion. Commissioner Maas inquired how these rules would be grandfathered in with respect to properties that had already been purchased. She suggested that the rules be grandfathered for any current property owner, and that any new property owner after any new enactment would be subject to the new rules. Mr. Iserson noted that because this rule was not in the Municipal G'ode, grandfathering was not an issue. He noted that it was used as a rule of thumb for staff to use in determining the feasibility of remodeling versus demolition. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the Commission voted to receive clarification of the standards. Chairperson Arkin believed that it was important to be consistent in the implementation of this rule. Commissioner Roberts appreciated the new, larger street signs near the arch on Santa Rita Road and Hopyard. Commissioner Roberts noted that she read a newspaper article stating that the Hacienda owners decided that they may be able to put in more housing. They wished to keep the amount of commercial square footage, and she hoped they could work that out. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 26, 2003 Page 25