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MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
December 13, 1983
7 :30 p.m.
Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioner Balshaw, Hilligoss 'Read, and Tencer
ABSENT: Commissioner Head, Lavin, Popp
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STAFF: Gregory' Freitas, Community 'Development and Planning Director
Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
Les Ruh, Assistant City Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 22, 1983 were approved
with ;the following clarification to Item IV, Page 4: The accessory dwelling
shad ;be constructed at the same time or after the main dwelling.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. ?ACK -IN -THE -BOX RESTAURANT, 837 EAST WASHINGTON STREET,
USE PERMIT REVISION, AP #007 - 022 -18, 19 & 54, (File •1.163A)
1 he public hearing was opened.
Speakers: Ron P.arron. representing Jack -in- the -Box
t.11 Stuart Curtis, 21 Alma Court
� public hearing was closed.
, AYES: 4 NOES:: 0
The Commission requested that SPARC be advised that Commission is
interested in the sound problem and not in bringing revised site up to
standards. _
Commissioner Balshaw suggested that staff submit sound study to Caltrans
for appraisal.
Amended. Conditions:
1. U'se permit shall be reviewed annually by staff. If complaints are
deceived regarding the operation of the restaurant . or if staff finds non
compliance with the conditions of approval, the matter will be brought
to the Commission's attention.
2. The "silent" speaker system will be used after 2:00 p . m. on Sundays
and before 8:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p..m. - all other days.,
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3. Operating hours for the restaurant shall be limited to 7 :00 a.m.
through 12 :00 p.m. (midnight) seven days a week.
4. All deliveries and garbage dumpster pick up shall occur after 8:00 a.m.
5. The garbage dumpster shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. or before 6:00
a.m.. _
6. A regular twice daily litter pick up shall be conducted by restaurant
employees covering the restaurant premises ' and neighboring properties
in the vicinity.
7. Driveway entrances shall be chained closed during non operating hours
and signs maintained at, the entrances.: noting. operating hours'.
8. All on -site lighting shall be redirected .to prevent. direct lighting of any
adjacent residential property.
9. A sound baffle wall /fence shall be installed, designed and located to the
approval of SPARC with technical. staff.
10. The proposed revised site planI// WNdhij/ / 1F1a(VW1Hd
YaWdiiiplig shall be subject to review by SPARC ifi/J/ /4AA1 / hhhh1/ /a/ll
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11. All planting shall be maintained in good growing conditions. Such
maintenance shall include, where appropriate, pruning.,, mowing,
weeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and regular. watering.
Whenever necessary, planting shall be replaced with other plant
materials to insure continued compliance;, :with applicable landscaping
requirements. Require irrigation systems shall be fully maintained in
sound operating - condition. with 'heads periodically cleaned and replaced
when missing to insure continued regular watering of landscape areas,
and health and vitality of landscape materials.
The existing evergreen tree near the Ellis Street entrance shall be
examined by a tree specialist and steps shall be taken to insure its
continued health.
II. PUBLIC STORAGE, 1724 LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY AT BAYW_OOD, USE
PERMIT FOR MINI S'TORAG'E WAREHOUSES AND ASSOCIATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS, AP. #005 -050- 1.7,18 and 00,5- 060 -08 ..(Files 1.409,. 11..783)
Commissioner Hilligoss stated a conflict of interest- due to ownership in
the. property, stated her intention to abstain and' , remained at the
Commissioner's podium.
The public hearing was opened.
Speakers: Don Brown, representing Public Storage
9973 Mangos Drive, San Ramon, California
The public hearing was closed.
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Motion introduced by Commissioner Read., - seconded . : Commissioner
Balshaw recommending approval of a negative 'declaration for the
p roposed project based on recommended findings.
Motion introduced by Commissioner Read, seconded by Commissioner
Balshaw to approve the use permit for a storage rental facility,
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anager's apartment, commercial buildings . and related site improvements
subject to'the' following findings and conditions.
AYES: 3 • NOES: -, 0 ABSTAIN:- 1
Amended Conditions
1. The buildings, walls, fences, landscaping, and other improvements be
subject . to review by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
PARC) per Zoning Ordinance .Section 26 -401 et al.
co 2. P to the initiation of • construction,' building permits shall be obtained
from the Chief Building Official. Said permit shall also be approved by
the Fire Marshal, Planning Department, and City Engineer.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, grading plans shall be
submitted to and approved. by the Public Works Department.
4. A loading space `be provided for the commercial buildings per Zoning
Ordinance, Section 20,- 200... .
5. 6q . ff= streeti -parking be- provided. for- the .manag:er,'is.-apar-tment per. Zoning
Ordinance Section 20 -300 requirements for single - family dwellings.
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6. No perimeter fences -or walls may exceed eight (8) feet in height unless
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sequently approved by SPARC.
. 7. 'Any locking device - for• the storage yard gate must be approved by both
the Fire Marshal and Police Department prior to. installation.
8. I revised site plan • must be resubmitted by the applicant for SPARC
I and approval prior to the issuance of. building permits. Said
site plan must meet minimum setbacks as set forth in the Petaluma
Zoning Ordinance, including' the following:
.. Building setbacks ..of ten (10):.f eet . or. more from, property lines
along Baywood..Drive.
Building . setbacks. of ten (30) feet.. .,between the
northernmost property line and Lakeville Highway. for _the
property located west of Baywood Drive and fifteen (15) feet
expanding easterly to twenty (20) feet for the storage
facility.
>) .Building setback of: -,ten (10) feet along easternmost and
:w,esternmost property line and. no required setback: along the
southernmost property line.
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9.. Roll -up doors. proposed.,for site perimeter buildings._ shall 'not be directly
visible from off -site public right -of -ways.
10. The trash bin enclosure shall be resituated to provide direct straight -in
access for the trash truck.
11. The project -shall ...comply ° with all requirements of, Zoning Ordinance
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12. All planting shall be maintained in good growing conditions. Such
maintenance shall include, where appropriate, pruning, mowing,
weeding,. cleaning, of debris and trash, fertilizing and regular watering.
Whenever necessary,,. planting . shall be. • replaced with other plant
materials to insure continued compliance with applicable landscaping,
requirements. Require - irrigation systems shall be fully maintained in
sound operating condition with heads' periodically cleaned and replaced
when missing to insure continued: ..regular.; watering - of. landscape. areas,
and health and vitality of landscape materials.
13. Right -of -way dedication Y*MhUidn and public improvements to City
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14. Existing access to this property from Lakeville Highway be moved to
Baywood :Drive to the satisfaction of CAL.TRANS.
15. Buildings ".A" and "B" are required to be protected by an approved
automatic fire sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 10.309A of
the Uniform Fire Code.
16. All-areas-of the project shall have Fire Department access to within 150
feet of all areas of. buildings..
17. Driveways turn radius shall conform: to C -50 design curve.
18. Fire ihydrants shall -be located as required by Fire Marshal. Exact
number and location will be dictated by final plan.
19. Fire flow-of 4000 GPM for Building "E" without sprinkler system shall
be provided.
20. Applicant. shall submit an 8 z i x 11 site and building drawing to Fire
Marshal prior to the issuance of building permits.
21. Fire Marshal. shaZZ review with appZicants wand their on -site man
.regulation for storage of hazardous materials with a notice regar
same to be developed by the Fire MarshaZ and provided to renter..
Public Storage
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III. SOUTHLAND .CORP.-; SUPER 7 GAS STATION, 201 SOUTH .MCDOWELL
BLVD. AT WASHINGTON STREET, • USE . PERMIT FOR A GAS STATION
AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AP #007- 280 -38, (Files 1.410
1 1.784)
he public hearing was opened.
peakers: • Rich Norman, designer of project
Hal Miller from Southland was present
The public hearing was closed.
Motion introduced by ' Commissioner Read, seconded . by Commissioner
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Balshaw that a negative declaration be approved based on recommended
findings.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0
co Motion introduced by Commissioner Hilligoss, - seconded by Commissioner
R ead that the use per-.mit . be approved based upon' the • recommended
findings and the conditions as amended as follows:
YES: 4 NOES: 0
otion introduced by Commissioner Balshaw, seconded by Commissioner
illigoss that the City Council be requested to approve extension of
uper 7 divider across the Washington Square entrance nearest their
roperty on East Washington.
YES: 4 NOES: 0.
Conditions:
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1. The trash enclosure shall be designed and constructed subject to the
City Trash Enclosure Screen Design Standards.
2.
Left -hand turns from the service station driveways onto East
Washington Street and South McDowell Blvd. shall be prohibited. To
prevent 'this' maneuver. from • occurring, the 'applicant shall extend the
existing. traffic • island on' both East Washington Street and South
McDowell Blvd. subject to the standards and approval of the City
Engineer. "Right turn only" signs shall also be placed at each
driveway.
3.
Fuel storage and dispensing shall: comply with. Article 79 of the Uniform
Fire Code.
4.
The trash enclosure shall be protected by one automatic fire sprinkler
supplied by minimum 3/4 inch domestic water supply.
5.
All landscaping shall be subject to the approval of SPARC.
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6. On -site 'sales shall be restricted to motor fuels and oil_ and - cigarettes
.and :small packaged -food. (individual, sized packages. of., cookies, candy,
chips, etc.), that, can be..dispensed from the attendants kiosk:. .
7. All exterior building design features, materials and signs shall be
subject to the approval of SPARC. - L
8. One low- profile monument style : free - standing sign, not to: exceed 5 feet
in height and 20 square feet of sign area, shall be permitted for the
station , subject to City Zoning Ordinance.
9. All planting shall be maintained in good growing conditions. Such
maintenance shall include, where appropriate, pruning, mowing,
weeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and. regular .watering.
Whenever necessary, planting shall be replaced with other plant.
, materials , to insure .continued. compliance. with, applicable landscaping
requirements. Require irrigation. systems shall be fully maintained in
sound operating condition with heads periodically cleaned and replaced
when missing to insure continued regular- watering of landscape areas,
and health and vitality of landscape materials.
IV. CLOVER STORNETTA, 91 LAKEVILLE STREET, AT MADTSO.N, USE
PERMIT FOR CREAMERY AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS,
AP #007 - 041 -01, (Files 1.412, 11.785)..
The public hearing was opened.
Motion, -introduced by Commissioner' Hiligoss; seconded bye . Commissioner
Read._ Ao.. ,continue the matter.: to—.the:. Plan nin,g:.:Commission meeting of
January 10, 1984.
AYES: 4 NOES:... 0.
V. -. CITY OF PETALUMA., JOSEPH ELLWO "OD... COMMUNITY .:CENTER, 301
PAYRAN STREET, USE PERMIT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER,
AP #007- 031704,. (Files 1:415, 11.790)
The public hearing was opened.
Speaker:.. James. Raymond,. Director of Parks and .Recreation . .
The public hearing was closed.
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on introduced by Commissioner Read, seconded by Commissioner
goss to approve use permit subject to recommended conditions.
YES: 4 NOES: 0
VI. I.NGERSON TRUCKING, 979 & 983 LINGBERG LANE, USE PERMIT
REVISION TO EXPAND AREA OF TRUCK YARD, AP #005 - 010 -02, (Files
11.340A, 11.675A)
he public hearing was opened.
tion introduced by Commissioner Hilligoss,, seconded by Commissioner
ad to Continue the matter to the Planning Commission meeting of
-ivary 10, 1984, with further continuance if necessary.
PLANNING MATTERS
VII. P SPECIFIC PLAN, REVIEW OF DRAFT PLAN PREPARED BY
T , HE - SONOMA COUNTY PLANN -IN.G DEPT. (File 4.708)
Speakers: Bob Shaw, Petaluma.:Hill Road,_ Penn grove, Chairman of the
Specific Plan Committee.
Ursula M. Faasii Liakos, 430 Ely Road
. 1265 Dutch Lane, :Penrigrove
Motion introduced by commissioner Read, seconded. by Commissioner
Hilligoss that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
l ass on to the County the six conditions recommended by staff.,
VIII. MCBAIL GO., SPRING MEADOW III, TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION, ELY
AND CAULFIELD , ( File 6.483)
tion introduced by Commissioner Hilligoss, seconded by Commissioner
ad to extend tentative map through May 30, 1984 subject to
editions.. recommended by staff..
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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y G. Freitas, Director
pity Development and Planning
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MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission
Regular 'Meeting t .
City Council- Chambers . =
January 10, 1984
7:30 p.m.
Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioner Balshaw, Head, Hilligoss, Popp, Read,• and
Tencer r ,
ABSENT: Commissioner Lavin
STAFF: Gregory Freitas.; Community Development and Planning-Director
;Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
Kurt. Yeiter, Associate. - Planner..
Les Ruh, Assistant City Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of December 11, .1984 were approved
with the following amendments: =�
Item I , Page 1, change to. read: The Commission requested; That. SPARC be
advised that Commission is interested in the sound problem and not in
bringing, revised site up to current standards.
Item I , Page 2, Condition 10, change to read:
10. The proposed. t *W4 site plan( / / MkYVdfdJ -/ / �a(tfldihig! /./ / ���dutl(altd��i�
YaWdh�Al IiA shall be subject to review by SPARC 4Ak1/ 19KA1l/ 1dibhk/ /aQl
Item II , Page 2,
Speakers: Db/n Dan Brown, representing Public Storage
COR RESPONDENCE: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1;
1. Discussed participation in League of California. Cities ,Planners' Institute.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. CLOVER STORNETTA, 91 LAKEVILLE STREET AT MADISON, USE
PERMIT FOR CREAMERY .AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, A.P.
NO.,: 007- 041 -01. (Files 1,412, 11.785)
The public hearing was opened.
Speakers: Gene Benedetti, President, Clover Stornetta Farms
Bill Dodson
Lawry, Cohen and Silva
Representing applicant
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The public hearing was .closed.
Motion introduced by Commissioner Head, seconded by r Commissioner
Popp that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a
iegative._declaration for the proposed project 'based on staff findings.
AYES: 6 NOES: - 0 .
Motion introduced by Commissioner Head, seconded by Commissioner
P opp that the Use Permit be. approved subject to the conditions outlined
in the staff report with modifications as noted below.
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AYES,: 6 NOES:. 0
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Amended Conditions
1. That the building additions," site.. plan and improvements, landscaping,
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nd placement_ of accessory buildings.. be. subject to -review by
Q SPARC per Section 26 -401 of the zoning ordinance.
2. That -no installation of accessory buildings or 'other site 'improvements
tae done within 5.5 feet of the top of the Petaluma River bank, based on
the Sonoma County Water Agency, standard setback formula of 2.5 times
b ank height plu's 30 feet, unless this setback is subsequently waived in
writing, in whole or in part, by both 'the Sonoma County Water A -gency
and / 6t the • Engineering Department, of the City of Petaluma iiiB
4 J)IrkHed -[b*/ SPA RC .
3. That the sidewalk and curb abutting this property along Madison Street
be improved by the applicant to. the specifications of the Petaluma
P ublic Works Department as required by Ordinance 1301. Said
improvement shall include. eliminating -. the' existing.. nonfunctional
curb -cuts and shall be bonded for .completion per Condition 7, below,
and completed prior to December 31, 1984.
4. That the abandonment or removal of! existing fuel tanks and pumps and
the installation of new . , fueling stations- be. accomplished -to the
specifications of the Petaluma Fire Marshal and Building Department.
5. That all necessary permits be obtained from the City of Petaluma
Building Department prior to the initiation of construction.
6. That prior to the issuance of building permits; grading plans.-shall be
submitted to and approved by the Petaluma Engineering Department.
7. All improvements necessary to bring- the site into conformance
w ith current City codes shall . be bonded for completion. 'prior to the
'issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy .by :the City for 'the first building
completed in Phase .-I. Said improvements shall be completed no later
than. the . corresponding date shown below.:
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AQY Perimeter landscaping along the Madison
and Lakeville frontages, including
.irrigation . . . December 31, 1984.
- Screening. along northern. property :line . , December-31, 1984,
- Improvement of employee parking lot including
paving, landscaping, irrigation . . . December 31, 1986.
- Paving of all truck .parking, and driveway
areas . . . - December 31, 1986.
A site plan showing all such improvements must be submitted to and
approved by SPARC .
8. That there shall be no open on -site storage of materials, vehicle or
machinery parts or . equipment. unless, i such , stor,age is adequately
screened from public . view as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
9. Any lights provided to illuminate exterior areas shall be arranged so as
to.-reflect the. light ,away from adjacent- properties ,and. streets and shall
cause no annoying glare. •City, codes require- parkin-g areas and
walkways to be "illuminated by ..luminar.ies so hooded or shielded that
the maximum angle of the cone: of direct illumination shall be sixty (60)
degrees, -if the . luminary ds not less ,than • six (6) , feet ,above ground.
Such luminaries shall be, placed :not more than. sixteen. (16) Meet above
ground level and the maximum illumination at ground level 'shall not be
in excess of three (3) foot candles."
10. No buildings may be erected within designated floodway zones.
1.1. No trucks may travel to _ or from this facility on ; Madison; Street
northerly, .of, the project site.
12. That the project shall be subject to the payment of storm drainage
impact . fees as provided in Resolution No. 9,565 N . C . S . , and. as
calculated in Chapter 17.30, of the. Petaluma. Municipal Code.
13. New building pad elevations shall meet City Floodway and Floodplain
Combining District regulations which permit finished floor levels to • be
at least .12 inches above -the base flood elevations (14.4 .to. 14.9 feet
above sea level as determined by the National Geodetic Vertical Datum
of ,1,9.2 (NGVD) or flood proofed if constructed before that date.
14. Wb Company truck parking may be located along the northernmost
property ' line; i 1.
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performance standards: ;or other ordinances might arise, the Commission
reserves the right to .require .relocation of this parking area and /or
other such measure as necessary to ensure compliance with City codes.
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15.. The following setbacks shall apply to this .project as required by code:
a. Twenty' (20) feet for buildings' and parking lots along 'Madison
Street:
b. Fifty -five (55) feet from top of riverbank for all new buildings or
structure unless approved by - SPlPIC 'the appropriate agencies.
C. Twenty -five (25) feet from northern property line for all
buildings.
16. New offices :shall be' protected by 'an . automatic fire sprinkler system
approved by the Fire Marshal in accordance with Section 10.309A of the
Uniform Fire Code.
17. One fire hydrant shall be installed at the driveway from Madison Street
to the trucking yard to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal.
18. All planting shall be maintained in good growing condition. Such
maintenance shall include, where appropriate, pruning, mowing,
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eeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and regular watering.
Whenever necessary, planting 'shall be replaced with other plant
materials to insure continued compliance' ' with applicable landscaping
r equirements. Require irrigation systems shall-be .fully maintained in
sound operating condition with heads periodically cleaned and replaced
when missing -' =to' - insure continued regular watering of landscape areas,
and health ,and vitality of landscape materials.
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II. JCWS ROCK - CD, 1385 PETALUMA BLVD. ;NORTH, USE PERMIT TO
QUARRY 10,-000, CUBIC YARDS OF AGGREGATE, A. P. NO.- 006 - 491 -04,
110. (File Nos 1.413, 11.786)
The public hearing was continued from November 22, 1983.
Speakers: John, - Broxmire,. 1305 Petaluma. B1v.d...North
Cindy Machado, 1375 Petaluma Blvd. North
he public hearing was closed:
otion introduced by Commissioner Head, seconded by Commissioner
ead that the use:permit be denied without prejudice.
YES: 2 (Head, Read) NOES: 4 (Balshaw, Hilligoss, Popp,
Tencer )
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Motion-..introduced ,by Commissioner Popp,. seconded, by - Commissioner
Hilligoss that the Planning. Commission delay action on the use permit
until 'the Commission has information necessary ."for, a decision, at which
time a new hearing will be held. Staff is directed, to readvertise
hearing and renotify property owners within three - hundred feet of the
project: . . .. •
AYES: 5 (Balshaw, Hilligoss, Popp, :Read, Tencer).
NOES: 1 (Head)
III. INGERSON TRUCKING, 979 and 983 LINDBERG LANE., USE PERMIT
REVISION TO EXPAND AREA OF. TRUCK. YARD; A.P.. NO_ 005 - 010 702.
2(Files 1.340A•, .11.675A)... , , ;
Motion introduced by Commissioner Hilligoss, seconded by Commissioner
Popp.- to. continue the Use Permit revision to the meeting scheduled -for
February. 14, 1984.
PLANNING MATTERS
IV. SONOMA . FINANCIAL CORPO,RATION., .W:ILLOW CREEK BUSINESS PARK,
35.5 ACRE . INDUSTRIAL /.COMMERCIAL PROJECT, .TEN :TATIVE MAP
-EXTENSION. (File No. 6.:4.77)
Motion introduced by Commissioner. Head, , seconded by Commissioner
Hilligoss to extend the, tentative..map through June 15;, 1984,, -
AYES: 6 NOES: 0
V. COMMISSION DISCUSSION
The Planning. Commission -requests that staff adivse . applicants to be
present at hearings and that the Commission may .not .continue a public
hearing unless there has been four days written notice that the
applicant is unable to attend.
The Planning Commission requested that its members be polled by staff
regarding a Technical. Committee meeting Tuesday.,. January.. •17,'. 1984 at
7:30 p.. m.
The 'Planning Commission requested that staff prepare a calendar of
meeting dates to be held during 1984. . . . , .
ADJOURNMENT The meeting--was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST
Gregory C. Freitas,, Director
Community ..Development and Planning