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Meg Van Buren the appellant (with Kelly Escobedo who did not speak) spoke about her belief that this site is different from other sites (presentation on file). She agreed with the reduced hours and lighting but she still had concerns about the parking. She asked that if Council approves the project to do so with the modifications. Mayor Foust offered an opportunity to Mr. Helppi to address the Council since the appellant was given a chance to address the Council again. Mr. Helppi, representing the applicant, referred to a communication from Mr. Yang. Mayor Foust clarified that the Council had received it via email and Mr. Yang's daughter had shared it tonight with the Council. Various Council Members made comments about the fact that there was an extensive discussion at the last meeting on the proposed Use Permit. The need for rules and regulations on certain zoning relating to "uses" was discussed and one Council Member would like more clarity. Zoning Administrator Lyon said that staff could look at pertinent articles in the zoning ordinance. M/S Bain/Ira to uphold the appeal thereby overturning the decision of the Zoning Administrator resulting in this business not opening at this location. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote with Council Member Aguirre absent. Minute Order 09-160 Council took a break at 7:45 p.m. to move to Study Session mode. BREAK TO TRANSITION TO JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION City Council and Planning Commission in Study Session mode B. Draft New General Plan. Recommendation: Conduct a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission on the Draft New General Plan. (601) Mayor Foust made some opening remarks regarding the General Plan process. She referred members of the public to a particular Appendix of the Draft General Plan. Laura Stetson, one of the consultants gave an overview of the Draft General Plan (presentation on file). Jill Ekas, Planning Division Manager, spoke about next steps and how additional items will need to be looked at such as jail sites. Ms. Ekas clarified that tonight is a check-in point to get some input from the Council, since the Planning Commission has looked at most of the Elements. She added that staff will continue its work with various Boards, Committees and Commissions and outlined upcoming joint meetings. Ms. Ekas provided the outline for the joint session which included: comments from the Council and Commission, a break to revisit exhibits, hear public comment, and finish with additional comments from the Council and the Commission. Mayor Foust suggested hearing public comment first and the Council and the Planning Commission were in agreement. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 27, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 426