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The public hearing was then opened. Bill Hirst, attorney for the applicant (147 Bernal) spoke stating he had reviewed the staff report with Larry Billings and Tom Richert. He stated it is true some of the materials in the December 19 letter aren't "Garden Center." He re-emphasized it would be basically the same operation; high quality redwood lumber, etc. He stated the site is appropriate for the uses proposed. He stated what is really being talked about is how to go about affecting the proposal. He stated the 12/19/78 letter is subordinate to providing finished lumber -- the use permit is already granted. He urged the Planning Commission to make a determination that continuing operation is compatible with the definition of "Garden Center" and allow the applicants to proceed. He stated Mr. Richert is aware that by extending the product line he is staring rezoning in the face. He stated he and Casa Verde would be more than willing to work with the Planning Commission, Staff and City Council to effect reasonable land use to put the site; C-S, L-I, I-P or whatever it might be. He urged again the Planning Commission to allow these appli- cants to proceed. He stated a C-S zoning would require a General Plan Amendment and this could take several months and rapid action is necessary. A minor modification of the use permit as indicated by Staff and then the applicants would be more than happy to work with the City in any way to effect a permanent land use designation change. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Doherty made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Geppert to accept the request made in the December 19, 1978 letter as substantially conforming to things that can be sold in the Garden Center, as shown in Ordinance No. 823. Resolution No. 1710 was then adopted making the findings that the uses requested are substantially in conformance with the items and the intent of Ordinance No. 823. Roll Call Vote Motion: Commissioner Doherty Seconded: Commissioner Geppert Ayes: Commissioner Doherty, Geppert, Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None Getty, Wilson and Chairman Jamieson Commissioner Wilson then pointed out that perhaps approval is being given to something the applicant feels he is allowed to interpret. A motion was made by Commissioner Doherty and seconded by Commissioner Getty that the staff get together with the applicant to look at the land use. All five Commissioners concurred with this motion. -6- _ _.r_... _ .. _. _ _ .