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Commissioner Roberts expressed reluctance in delaying approval of project as recommended by Commissioner Sullivan; however, she expressed agreement with having specific requirements relating to traffic issues and having discussions with the TSM coordinator. Commissioner Roberts expressed approval with having awell-defined hospital lobby and with increased signage in pazking lot to allow clear instructions to visitors. Further, she suggested moving hospital staff parking away from building to provide incentive for ride-sharing. She spoke in favor of the building's azchitecture. She continued by expressing concern with the left-hand turn lane situation out of hospital parking lot and suggested providing signage to exit out on Andrews Drive. Commissioner Roberts concluded by stating her support of project and for providing cleazer direction in the TSM Program. Commissioner Maas stated she is in support of the project and stated this will be a wonderful addition for the hospital. She expressed concern with traffic issues and stated even though Va1leyCare Health is not the only contributor to traffic issues, they are part of the problem. She suggested after review of the TSM by applicant, that applicant be required to submit a quarterly report with statistics to evaluate the program and to address incentives being offered. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concurrence with Commissioner Mass's suggestion and again suggested having reporting defined and agreed to before application is approved. Commissioner Maas expressed reluctance with delaying application due to the TSM and reiterated her suggestion of having a quarterly update submitted by the applicant. _ Mr. Iserson suggested having applicant provide a draft program including specific numbers, tazget and goals to Planning Commission before occupancy of the building is allowed. Chairperson Kumazan suggested approving the application with a condition that the TSM coordinator and applicant develop a mutually acceptable program within 90 days. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan relating to establishing goals, criteria and a mutually agreeable TSM program as part of a condition of approval, the applicant responded that very limited discussion relating to the TSM has been had and the variances in workers shifts affect caz-pooling activities; however, he expressed willingness to work with TSM coordinator to make a best effort to develop guidelines for development of a TSM program. The applicant expressed concern with further delay of project and stated there will be an impact on the health needs of the community due to delay of the project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued relating to guidelines of the TSM program and the possibility of establishing a TSM task force. Commissioner Sullivan stated he will address that issue later in the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 August 26, 1998