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_ The Commission further discussed the uses of the fairgrounds, and Mr. Iserson agreed to provide each Commissioner with a copy of the land use agreement so that they could review the types of uses. Commissioner Kumaran commented that he views the document as more of a marketing tool than a 20-year strategic plan. He agrees that the City should have input relating to future uses of the fairgrounds. He also agrees with Cormissioner Barker that a City representative should be appointed to serve on the Fair Board in order to keep the City fully informed of events and in order to allow it the opportunity to give its input. He further commented that [he fair and fair grounds events should not negatively interfere with the surrounding areas, noting that the noise and traffic concerns are very vital. A motion was made by Commissioner Dove, seconded by Commissioner Wright, recommending that the Commission support the staff s recommendations that detailed wording be included in the strategic plan which references the City's involvement in the development of the land use master plan and involvement in the determination of future uses. It was further recommended that the Council be informed of the Commission's strong feeling that there be firm agreements between the City and the fair relating to the noise and traffic issues and that the City wants to have input into any issue relating to those topics. Additionally, it was recommended that EIRs or negative declarations be considered for every major modification to the plan. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Barker, Dove, Kumaran and Wright, and Chair Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Commissioner Wright initiated a discussion regarding the parking issue. Mr. Iserson advised him that the City is not involved in the fairground's planning on parking control. However, with an agreement in place between the fair and the County, the City would be involved in the evaluation and planning of parking and traffic noise issues. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Wright reported to Mr. Iserson that he again recently noticed the parking lot at Mika's Coffee Shop had not yet been repainted. He further stated that the arrow directing one- way traffic is very faded and he has observed that area being used by two-way traffic. Additionally, the barrier between the coffee shop and Jack-in-the-Box has never been constructed as this Commission instructed under a previous design review. He noted that the owner had an agreement to follow this Commission's recommendations and suggested that she be given one Planning Commission Page 12 January 14, 1998