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. , u . , . - 5. STUDY SESSION JOINTLY HELD WITH THE REDWOOD CITY PLANNING - COMMISSION AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE Community Development Director Nelson advised there were two El Camino Specific Plans, 1980 and 1988. She referred to the recent data supplied to the Council from the City Manager's office regarding current Code Enforcement activities and said tonight's presentation would focus on the policies and programs stated in the two El Camino Specific Plans and how they have been implemented. She described the efforts of the Code Enforcement Team, including Councilman Ruskin, Consultant Terry Bottomley, and herself and other staff to address landscaping issues in the target area of E1 Camino Real, between Woodside Road and Vera Street. Director Nelson described plans to hold joint sessions with the Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee to discuss approaches to set a tone for improving El Camino Real and other gateways of Redwood City. Director Nelson said the purpose of the presentation was to have the Council provide direction to staff based on desired outcomes for El Camino Real which could include direction to: continue or modify the existing E1 Camino Real Specific plans and programs; work with the County on certain projects; continue pursuing landscape improvements; and others. Director Nelson said Senior Planner Passanisi would describe the desired outcome of the discussion on process which could include direction to: make more use of subcommittees for - early input; evaluate opportunities to consolidate the review process; provide for a more active role with the neighborhood boards; and others. Director Nelson described the staff's pursuit of approval from the State of California for the Housing Element adopted by Council in 1993. She said the State responded "saying there were some additional data they needed." Director Nelson described the letter they sent to the State addressing the deficiencies. She said Senior Planner Riordan would describe the desired outcomes of the discussion on the Housing Element which could include direction to: provide input on desirability of including new programs in the Housing Element, a design charette; R-l MD zoning; triplex zoning; rezoning underutilized industrial land; and expanding mobile home district. Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas will present the Consolidated Plan. A. El Camino Real - Senior Planner Charles Jany I) Review existing plans and initiatives Senior Planner Jany discussed the two El Camino Real Specific Plans which focused on improvements including: physical improvements, land use irnprovements, store front improvements, signage, landscaping, medians, and housing on second floors over retail on El Camino Real. He described the implementations over the years and the involvement of the Planning Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee. - SPECIAL CITY COUNClL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 20, 1997 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 PAGE 3 Page No. 587