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expensive process for them. He had no intention of having the tenants or himself apply or ask for any additional temporary Certificate of Occupancy. He noted that Subway was a local tenant and requested that Subway receive a short extension from March 14 to allow it to continue to do business. He described the work that would be completed in the next few days, weather permitting. He confirmed that all of the items, with the exception of the landscaping, would be completed by Mazch 17~'. Commissioner Maas noted that it was not the tenants' fault and did not wish to penalize them. Mr. Walsey confirmed that it was not his tenants' fault and that he took responsibility for the deficiencies. Chairperson Arkin thanked Mr. Walsey for coming before the Planning Commission and for his forthrightness. Commissioner Blank concurred with Chairperson Arkin's comments and added that this was not a pleasant task for the Commissioners. Pamela Ott, Economic Development Manager, noted that her role was to act as an advocate for businesses in the City. She noted that this may be a moot discussion after the applicant's statement that the unfinished work would be completed. She expressed concern about withholding or not extending Certificates of Occupancy, which she felt penalized the wrong ply' THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Mr. Roush noted that the Commissioners would be noticed if the improvements were not completed by the time a new Certificate of Occupancy were to be renewed or issued. b. General Plan Update and Denartin¢ Commissioners Commissioner Roberts thanked Commissioner Blank for bringing this item up and added that she was concerned about the General Plan Update. She would not want to put the Commission in jeopazdy by voting beyond her term. She noted that she would continue to speak from the floor. Commissioner Blank noted that both Commissioner Roberts and Maas had a wealth of knowledge; he agreed with the suggestion to extend their terms another year, at the discretion of the Council and if they agreed to do so. Cormissioner Maas noted that she was very flattered by the comments but stated that new blood on the Commission will be beneficial. She noted that a task force may be a good approach to the General Plan process. She did not want the newer Commissioners to underestimate their own abilities. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mazch 8, 2006 Page 20 of 22