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Minutes August 27, 1986 Planning Commission Commissioner Inner felt the best way to monitor this would probably be through having expiration dates on approved projects. Commissioner Innes wanted some statement in the policies somewhere controlling this development aspect. Mr. Swift stated that once a project gets growth management approval, there are time limits which have to be met. PUD development approval does not expire. Design Review Board approval expires after a year, however, the applicant may request an extension prior to the approval time. The time allowed for tentative map approval has been lengthened by State Law and allows six-nine years before a final map has to be filed. Chairman Lindsey asked Mr. Swift if a City has the right to not renew a project. Mr. Swift said a City could exercise this right if traffic conditions, or other conditions have changed since the original approval. Commissioner Innes felt he would like to see the results of some of the theories used in the approval process. Commissioner Michelotti suggested the Commission ask staff to look into this a little further and come back to the Commission with a report on the merits and ramifications of project expiration control. Mr. swift stated that one way to do this would be to amend the PUD ordinance. Commissioner Hoyt felt restraint on the growth management plan for the unbuilt units might be the best way to regulate expiration dates of development. Commissioner Inner was concerned with seeing what conditions have changed since the time of development approval for any particular project. Chairman Lindsey felt this to be a significant issue and one which requires public testimony. He did not feel it could be acted on at this meeting. The other Commissioners agreed. CIRCULATION After further discussion, the Planning Commission agreed to the addition on page 6 of the staff report "Page III-34, Revise Figure III-5 to add a pedestrian bridge over I-680." Commissioner Michelotti referred to Table III-5, Page III-25 of the General Plan. Commissioner Michelotti discussed enforcement to encourage the implementation of the traffic computer so that it can be determined where we are now in terms of traffic control. Mr. Lee stated that the General Plan includes policies for the City to work with Caltrans regarding traffic and circulation. Commissioner Michelotti emphatically stated that the Chart shown as Table II-5 showing LOS "D" and "F" at some intersections is totally unacceptable to her. Commissioner Inner then asked if there was nothing that could be done on First Street. Mr. Lee stated that the abandoned Southern Pacific right-of-way could perhaps be used but staff does not recommend it because it would preclude other options including light rail, parking and other uses to be evaluated in the Downtown Specific Plan. - 11 - _ _ _...~. __ _ _ _ __._ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ r