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. , . I . -, housing in that area. He said there were no guarantees that participation by Council - Members on subcommittees would identify issues any earlier. But certainly one of the lessons learned was to widen the area receiving notification of proposed developments in residential neighborhoods. Vice Mayor Howard said the HHCC has a direct link with the public, non-profits and public service agencies, and their expertise is very much underutilized. She commended the Planning Commission for their interaction with the neighborhoods and agreed the notifications should be more widely distributed. She added that the HHCC should be involved in those kinds of neighborhood meetings, and in all large projects. She also asked that the Child Care Coordinator be included. She said all large projects impact our community and have housing and child care consequences. Vice Mayor Howard said that Planning Commissioner Verdone had been very helpful in bringing projects and issues to the HHCC, but there needed to be more discussion on how to involve the HHCC and the Architectural Advisory Committee earlier in the process, with mandatory architectural review. She said those measures will send the message that the Council, boards, committees, commissions and staff do care how the City looks. Councilman Ruskin said the Council should think seriously about having mandatory architectural review, about bringing it into the process at an earlier stage, and said he felt a sense of urgency around this issue. He said there were many buildings in the - City that do not give residents a sense of pride. Councilman Ruskin said each additional building should be a step forward. He said the Economic Development Coordinator could monitor the permit process to make sure it was not being slowed by additional reviews. He said the World Bank building was very disappointing and, "There was something between the concept and the execution that didn't work well." He said that process should be studied by the Architectural Committee and make recommendations to the Council to prevent that from happening again. 3) Comments from public. Nick Watry, 1050 Lakeview, described his involvement with the 2150 Roosevelt development as a member of the Specific Plan Committee years ago, and as a member of the Planning Commission this year. He said he was excited about the learning process that went on and the plans being shaped to make sure similar situations do not ever happen again. Mr. Watry agreed the sphere of influence should be expanded and key stake holders must be involved from the very beginning. He said staff employed that methodology for the Franklin Street Area Plan and it is working. Mr. Watry said the City needed an architectural review board, and should better utilize the expertise and services of the HHCC in this expanding market. - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION OCTOBER20,1997 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 PAGE 13 Page No. 597