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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 11/9/83 Page 4 Mike Niklaus, President, Capital Conveyance, 2101 J Street, Sacramento, understands there were many concerns regarding the center in the past. He realizes the concerns of the neighbors contiguous to the parcel under application. They acquired the shopping center in August '83and have met with the City staff, building department, etc. concerning parking and use of the parcel. He felt some of the concerns regarding the problems relating to parking are real and some may be regulatory. He felt it would be a good idea to change the zoning of both parcels to PUD as this would probably ameliorate the parking situation. He concurred that restaurant use of the parcels is not appropriate for the center and that retail was desirable. On 10/27/83 they met with the neighbors and explained their intentions to them. He stated they will continue to meet with them in the process of development. They explained the two processes to them, i.e., general plan amendment and then subsequent rezoning. They concur with the staff report and also concurs that "Office District" would be appropriate zoning and one they would be happy to live with. Commissioner Getty asked the developer if they hoped the restaurants in the center wouldn't last long. Mr. Niklaus said 'no,' it is their intention to not add additional restaurants in the center. Commissioner Getty then asked the developer if it would be advantageous to the present tenants to make all of the property under application all parking. Mr. Niklaus said it would not be but parking could be utilized by both parcels. They can provide additional parking for the center and have sufficient parking for office use. He felt that in the interest of the neighbors some office would be appropriate for the parcel because of noise and aesthetics. Chairman Jamieson asked Mr. Niklaus why they wanted to add on to the center with the existing structures only one-half occupied at the current time. Mr. Niklaus said they first have to have a general plan change for the parcel, then rezone it and it could be well into 1984 or 1985 before any activity would take place on the parcel itself. He felt very confident in the ability of Capital Conveyance to lease out their center. Commissioner Lindsey asked about the second floor in the two-story structure and asked what the intended use will be. Mr. Niklaus said it will probably be used as office. Pat Mahoney, 2820 Longspur, stated the owners of the shopping center met with some of the neighbors and there was a very good rapport. She said, however, she didn't receive notice of this meeting until 7:20pm this evening. She indicated that the Pozzebons had a notice stating the meeting was to be held November 8, 1983. She asked that this general plan amendment be continued for proper notice to the neighbors. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mrs. Mahoney about the meeting held with the developers and how many people were in attendance. Mrs. Mahoney said there were four neighbors at the meeting. Commissioner Lindsey pointed out that a general plan amendment is being heard this evening and that there was no development plan submitted at this time. Mrs. Mahoney said she knows this but this is the first time they have been made aware there would be so much parking on the property. She said they are very aware of the parking problems of the shopping center and that there has been a parking problem since day one. Commissioner Wilson asked if there were two-thirds office and one-third parking if they neighbors would be in accord. Mrs. Mahoney felt that the neighbors would be happiest with perhaps a doctors office, etc. Commissioner Doherty was very concerned about the alleged lack of offical notice to the neighbors and supported a continuance for renotification. He then asked Mrs. Mahoney how she found out about the meeting. She stated she found out about it through the Pozzebons. Commissioner Doherty then asked Mrs. Mahoney the location of her home. She stated she backed up to the property under application. -4-