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Ken McCoy stated a need for careful planning and supported staff recommendations. He <br />stated the tools proposed are less complicated, although the Floor Area Ratio tool is new to <br />the City, the parking tool is appropriate and the recommendations are sufficient for an <br />interim ordinance. <br />John Murphy stated dissatisfaction with the office across the street from him although he is <br />not opposed to change in general. <br />Daniela Gasparini, speaking for Keith Bautista from the Chamber of Commerce, stated a <br />letter from the majority of the executive committee urged no action be taken on the <br />urgency ordinance. She stated the Chamber has not had an opportunity to discuss the <br />proposed ordinance with the membership and the City's regulations that are currently in <br />place are adequate to assist in proposed projects. <br />Johanna Tesauro spoke about the proposed project on Canyon Road and opposed a <br />precedent being set in the hill area. <br />Jeremy Archdeacon stated most are not anti- development, but objecting to change in the <br />CN zoning which would allow further development in the area. He urged that if the <br />ordinance is adopted, the regulations in the CN zoning be made more stringent rather than <br />less, allowing possible variances where applicable. <br />Heidi Romano submitted 7 more letters to the Canyon Road area group of letters and spoke <br />of concerns with permanent changes to the area. She stated the rural setting should be <br />retained and requested notification of any proposed changes. <br />Donald Gambelin expressed concern with changes to the neighborhood involving <br />commercial building and requested slowing down on Canyon Road building. <br />Stan Smith supported the urgency ordinance and stated the speed on Hopkins is too <br />dangerous. <br />Brad Martin stated there is a safety issue with heavy equipment and questioned whether the <br />road can support commercial activity in the Canyon Road area. <br />Philip Crosby agreed with the previous speakers and supported maintenance of commercial <br />in its own area but stated focused development will be prevented on small parcels. <br />Murdo Morrison stated he was pleased with the depth of thought involved and thanked the <br />staff and Council for work involved with the interim urgency ordinance. He urged <br />adoption of the recommendations. <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br />September 11, 2000 <br />PAGE 9 <br />MINUTES Book No.58 <br />Page NO. 211 <br />