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7.1.B. - Page 34 <br /> One other Planning Commissioner asked about the grandfathering of Docktown and <br /> what it means. Mr. Ekern responded that his read on the matter would be that once the <br /> Legislature approves such grandfathering, then questions arise as to what exactly does <br /> that mean, what the standards are, what the infrastructure is, and what the issues are. <br /> He feels that with approval of Council direction, the City would need to have that talk <br /> with the Legislature. <br /> A Council Member inquired about the wetlands, specifically if there was an assessment <br /> of what currently exists. Mr. Ekern replied that it's hard to legally classify wetlands. He <br /> provided examples of what are generally presumed to be wetlands. Furthermore, he <br /> said that it is questionable if the Ferrari's site is wetlands as defined by law, and they <br /> need to talk to the Army Corps of Engineers to get that answer. He mentioned that <br /> because a place may be classified as wetlands it does not necessarily mean that no <br /> development can take place at the site. The same Council Member then encouraged <br /> Staff to have assessments on the current state of the wetlands and maintenance of that <br /> area. <br /> Furthermore, she declared that she is a BIAC member and mentioned the strong <br /> relationship between them and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community <br /> Services. This Council Member wants the waterfront to be an area of interest and have <br /> solutions that are permeable. <br /> A Planning Commissioner said that he too would have liked to have seen the plans that <br /> were not incorporated by the Task Force and he inquired if the City has provided a <br /> response to the State Lands Commission. Mr. Ekern replied that the City did and <br /> received a response from them advising the City to look at the Ferrari site, because it is <br /> not State Lands' property. This Planning Commissioner noted his observation of the <br /> need for an amenity by the current overpass over Highway 101 and the connection of <br /> Blomquist area, where there will be new housing development and with the amenity it <br /> will help alleviate traffic. Mr. Ekern mentioned that there are private property owners in <br /> the audience that could address that issue. <br /> Another Council member asked if the current 100-acres include the land space and not <br /> the water surface. Mr. Ekern said that it includes the water surface as well. The same <br /> Council Member then asked if that included open space, which Mr. Ekern replied it did <br /> not. Mr. Ekern added that the creek and slough were counted as open space. The <br /> same Council Member had wanted clarity on what was truly a recreational area. <br /> Vice Mayor Foust reiterated that it was 100-acres and 33/34% is for Open Space and <br /> 60% is developable. She also asked about the private land ownership of Redwood <br /> Creek and Docktown and how were the relationships, which Mr. Ekern characterized as <br /> amicable. Vice Mayor Foust asked about the history of the ownership, which Mr. Ekern <br /> answered that for 40-years the land was owned and maintained by a single entity. This <br /> Council Member asked Mr. Ekern to provide a history of the facts and how this has <br /> been going on since March 2013. He replied that the owner didn't want to continue his <br /> land operations and terminated his agreement with the other owners, since there was <br /> no agreement between him and the City. Thereafter, the City became responsible and <br /> wanted to assess the situation of Docktown to create a longer term vision. Vice Mayor <br /> CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 <br />