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. I " . , . - . Make public process understandable (simplify) with roles and issues clearly - derIDed; . Balanced interests, such as environmental and economic development. Senior Planner Passanisi highlighted several recent planning projects, what was learned from each one, as well as suggestions for better planning processes in the future: 2150 Roosevelt, which turned into a very divisive development in the neighborhood, and eventually rejected by Council; the Circle Star Theatre, with San Carlos as lead agency, involved the neighborhood very early on, had a responsive developer and a modified plan was eventually approved by all parties; Franklin Street Area Plan development, in progress, involving subcommittees of the Council and Planning Commission, with direction and parameters established early on; and Pacific Shores, in progress, where the EIR process involved a joint Planning Commission and Council subcommittee. 2) Discussion of alternative processes. Senior Planner Passanisi asked the Council and Planning Commission for input and recommendations for further improvements to the planning process. Planning Commissioners provided input regarding the process and outcome of 2150 - Roosevelt. They pointed out some of the unique problems involved, including the limited mailing requirement, and the need to expand that sphere to be sure everyone interested or impacted is notified from day one (practical notice v. legal notice.) Several Commissioners said the process they followed was a good one, they had observed the conditions cited above, but they recognized that somehow, opposition evolved. They commented on the need for more and better communication between staff, developers, subcommittees and the neighbors, and an earlier response by the developer. They spoke in favor of joint Planning/Council meetings to discuss proposed large projects. In response to Planning Commissioners' questions, Senior Planner Passanisi said staff does give developers the names of key neighborhood representatives and a mailing list of the properties surrounding the proposed development. HHCC Vice Chair Loriana Kastrop asked the Council and Planning Commission to include the HHCC in discussions of large projects, such as the Franklin Street Area project, as many of these developments will request funding for housing services from the HHCC. The developers need to learn early on what requirements the HHCC will impose on them regarding affordable housing. Ms. Kastrop said the City will shoulder a heavy burden in trying to meet housing requirements over the next decade, and the - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION OCTOBER20,1997 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 PAGE 9 Page No. 593