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of the quality of life. He stated that the commendations to staff were also very clear. He advised that there will be a Special Meeting on April 29, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for additional public comment. Commissioner Wright asked Mr. Rasmussen to follow up on the discrepancy between Mr. Spotorno's -- and Mr. Smith's understanding relating to the 22 lots on the Spotorno Flat Land. Mr. Rasmussen explained that during the General Plan Update process at the Steering Committee level, Mr. Spotorno said there was 45 buildable acres on the Flat Area, so the homes were projected based on 45 acres. During the recent neighborhood planning process for the Happy Valley Specific Plan, it was determined that there were only 33 acres of developable land which would allow 16 lots. However, staff agreed to the 22 homes as a density bonus given the requirement in the Specific Plan that there would be a significant open space easement dedication in that area and also considering the trails on the Spotorno property. Commissioner Dove commented that this has been a very friendly group working together for a long time. He assured them that the Commission is listening to all of their concerns and wants to make the public awaze that the Commission will take their considerations under advisement. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Kumaran called that at one point in recent months there was a suggestion that staff should take care of most granny flat/secondary units at the staff level and that only exceptions of objected plans come before the Commission. Ms. Seto stated that an ordinance has been drafted addressing the issue and is in the process of being finalized for future Planning Commission review. -_ Commissioner Wright stated that next week will be the last meeting for him and Commissioner Barker since their terms have expired. He noted that three months ago he directed Mr. Iserson to schedule Mica's Coffee Shop for review since the owner has not applied with the conditions of approval. However, since that time, he has not heard anything further on the issue from Mr. Iserson. He suggested that somebody follow-up on his suggestion. Commissioner Kumaran stated that he was unaware that Commissioner Wright's and Commissioner Barker's term had expired. He noted for the record that he enjoyed serving with them, and he will miss them. Commissioner Barker stated that she had a complaint about a motor home that has been parked on Singletree Court for a long time. She asked Mr. Higdon look into the matter. Commissioner Barker asked whether the City still has a program to trim trees along City streets or whether it's encouraged to the property owners. Mr. Higdon stated that the procedures change over the yeaz, but that currently the City contracts with a tree trimming company to handle large trees. He will get some information to her on how the City handles street trees. Commissioner Dove noted that there was a comment eazly in the meeting about old approvals that have not been acted on which made him think about the senior hotel on Foothill Road. He asked for the status of the project and for the zoning requirements. Mr. Higdon agreed to follow up on that. Planning Commission Page 16 Apri122, 1998