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PLANNING COMMISSION June 22, 1983 Page Six There was then discussion about the reasons for this amendment. Mr. Swift indicated that because the Government Code speaks to population density that there has to be a correlation between that and the number of dwelling units. Also because of the Twain Harte decision, if the City does not amend its General Plan, it coul e open to litigation in the future. Mr. Harris indicated in the past we looked to our zoning ordinance to make sure that a proposal is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Lindsey asked if other municipalities were doing something like this. Mr. Swift responded that many already have these specifications. All we are doing here is putting a range of the number of people who can occupy a specified number of dwelling units. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Harold Dixon., 4066 Suffolk Way, indicated this amendment should be postponed because the public has not had adequate notice.. Mr. Swift indicated notice was published in the newspaper because it was a text change to the General Plan. Mr. Harris stressed that the important thing to remember is this is not proposing to change density;either the number of dwelling units or people within. classifications of the General Plan. It is simply equating the number of dwelling units with the number of people per acre. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lindsey recommending approval of the negative declaration prepared for Case GP-83-3 because approval of the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arrigoni. ROLL CALL VQTE AYES: Commissioner Arrigoni and Acting Chairman Lindsey NOES: Commissioner Getty ABSENT: Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson and Wilson ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. 2322 was :then entered and adopted recommending approval of the Negative Declaration prepared f_or Case GP-83-3 as motioned.