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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 11, 1979 Commissioner Wilson stated he didn't understand the lack of consideration given to where the employees would be living, where they are coming from. Burkhardt gave an example of the Eastridge mall: 105 acres (larger than Stoneridge). He stated this shopping center left 60 acres next to it and for 8-10 years this acreage had been undeveloped as it wasn't marketable. He said recently because of other circumstances developers were attracted by it. He said the land was finally used for housing for the elderly and subsidized housing. He stated that land adjacent to a regional center has either gone to planned community, office, retail and/or commercial uses. Thomas Andrews, 6537 Lanser, requested this item be continued because of the impact it has on the community. He stated an EIR should be required as this project would have a longstanding effect on everyone. He said he was formally protesting the negative declaration. Dagmar Fulton, Mirador Drive, spoke stating no proper maps are being shown for the audience to see. Mr. Harris then brought out the General Plan map for that purpose. She further stated that before any drastic steps are taken there should be public hearings. She stated people in the valley who supported a community hospital (VMH) should be allowed an opportunity to understand what is being considered at this time. Commissioner Wilson responded to Mrs. Fultan by stating the human factor should be considered in this situation. He stated he is 100% in favor of a hospital in this area and believes it to be necessary. He stated based on his personal experience, Valley Memorial Hospital does not service the community satisfactorily. Mrs. Fulton stated this has no bearing on whether or not there should be a new hospital. Commissioner Doherty stated that what is being discussed is a General Plan Amendment which would change the land use and not a hospital. Robert Myers of Angela Street addressed of congregate housing. He stated he has housing approved. Mr. Harris explained. Public hearing was closed. the Commission and asked for a definition been trying for five years to get congregate Commissioner Geppert stated the issue is whether this area is zoned properly as it is now and he stated he doesn't believe it is. He stated he supports this application. Commissioner Jamieson stated he has a problem with the recommendation of staff that the Planning Commission look to 1200 to 2000 multiples and says maybe a spot should be found for multiples before a change is made. He stated that in the study session held the previous week, the Commission was going to discuss the ratio of 25% multiples, 75% single family but doesn't feel this has been adequately done at this time. Mr. Harris stated that in actuality if this project is approved the ratio would be 20%-80%. Chairman Jamieson stated the Planning Commission couldn't change any of the alternatives on the staff report at this meeting without public hearings. He stated the only thing being dropped in the General Plan Amendment request is "Parks and Recreation". Mr. Harris stated that Murray School District is no longer interested in a school site at this location and that the park doesn't make any sense. He spoke to concerns of eliminating 91 acres and doing nothing else as an alternative. He stated that the Planning Commission could only initiate alternative sites or change the ratio by making a recommendation to City Council. Burkhardt spoke again stating it is not the applicant's proposal to entirely eliminate high density residential. He stated the door has to be left open to have a portion of the land used for high density residential including congregate and other types of residential housing. He stated the idea is to initiate action to plan large parcels of land for other uses than what it is currently used for but not to limit it to congregate housing. He stated the total amount of land for -7- _ ---- '--_- _T Y. _ __ -- - ---__ ~..