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<br />DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM THE GENERAL COMMERICAL AND <br />INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL-BUSINESS <br />TRANSITION ZONING DISTRICT <br /> <br />Blake Lyon, Zoning Administrator, provided the report sharing a presentation with Council <br />(on file). The form and the height of the building were discussed. The historic context of this <br />site was discussed. One Council Member inquired about the parking requirements for a <br />skilled nursing facility. Council discussed the concept of this becoming an incubator area. <br />Regarding the aesthetics of the project it was briefly mentioned by a few Council Members <br />that the brick and old New England look and feel were welcomed versus a cold and stark <br />facade. Council discussed the need for the project to be sensitive to the fact that this is a <br />transitional district and the architectural component should reflect that fact. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust opened the public hearing <br />Lou Deziel, the applicant, with time donated by Pam Deziel presented his project to the <br />Council. He highlighted its benefits and how he has been focusing on this parcel for some <br />years. He shared his excitement and provided details on the various components of the <br />project. <br /> <br />Council asked about the parking and how this will work for post acute facilities. Another <br />Council Member said that the current parking numbers may not be enough and asked that <br />staff look into the matter. <br /> <br />M/S Hartnett/Aguirre to close the public hearing. Motion carries unanimously with <br />Council Member Ira absent. <br /> <br />Transitional zones, incubators and jobs were discussed and seen as big pluses for the <br />project. One Council Member asked for home work on parking ratios and possible parking <br />impacts. Some Council Members wanted to find ways to get a compatible "look and feel" <br />while encouraging development that does not stand out. Based on the discussion, the <br />parking and the current architecture were issues that need further consideration. Another <br />item that was mentioned was the consideration of traffic flow and the existence of nearby <br />residential areas. It was pointed out that the Main Street's old world feel and look should <br />be considered in this transitional area. <br /> <br />M/S Hartnett/Aguirre to introduce the first ordinance. Motion carries unanimously with <br />Council Member Ira absent. <br />Hartnett/Aguirre to introduce the second ordinance. Motion carries unanimously with <br />Council Member Ira absent. <br /> <br />9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br />City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 9-2009 and 10-2009. Council may direct staff to <br />act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority <br />Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />MARCH 23, 2009 <br />PAGE 9 <br />