SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
In Room 326 of the City & County Building
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Present from the Planning Commission were Chair, Prescott Muir, Tim Chambless, Bip Daniels, Babs De Lay, John Diamond, Craig Galli, Peggy McDonough, Laurie Noda, Kathy Scott, and Jennifer Seelig.
Present from the City Staff were Planning Director Louis Zunguze; Deputy Planning Director Brent Wilde, Deputy Director Doug Wheelwright, Principal Planner Doug Dansie, Principal Planner Ray McCandless; Planning Commission Secretary Kathy Castro.
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. Chair Muir called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Minutes are presented in agenda order and not necessarily as cases were heard by the Planning Commission. Tapes of the meeting will be retained in the Planning Office for a period of one year, after which they will be erased.
Approval of minutes from Wednesday, September 22, 2004
This item was heard at 5:45 p.m.
The Planning Commission made revisions to the minutes. Those revisions as noted are reflected on the September 22, 2004 ratified minutes.
Commissioner Scott made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.
Commissioner Chambless seconded the motion.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner McDonough, Commissioner Noda, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Seelig voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. Commissioner De Lay and Commissioner Galli abstained. Seven Commissioners voted in favor, two Commissioners abstained, and therefore the motion passed.
Approval of the minutes from Wednesday, September 29, 2004.
The Planning Commission made revisions to the minutes. Those revisions as noted are September 29, 2004 ratified minutes.
Commissioner Scott made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.
Commissioner Chambless seconded the motion.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner De Lay, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner Galli, Commissioner Noda, and Commissioner Scott voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. Commissioner McDonough and Commissioner Seelig abstained. Seven Commissioners voted in favor, two Commissioners abstained, and therefore the motion passed.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
This item was heard at 5:46 p.m.
Chair Muir referred to the idea of a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting. He stated that the City Council is encouraging that idea and has indicated that they prefer that the meeting be held during the lunch hour. He said that they also indicated that they would like the meeting to be issue specific. Chair Muir suggested that the “Housing Initiative” or the “TOD Ordinance” may be potential meeting discussion topics.
Chair Muir asked Mr. Zunguze to give an update regarding the Salt Palace Expansion project.
Mr. Zunguze stated that Staff has been working with the Salt Lake County Administration as well as the Japanese Community to resolve the issues associated with the expansion. He noted that the Salt Palace conditional use request will come back before the Planning Commission at their next meeting. Mr. Zunguze stated that there is no longer a need for the partial street closure on 100 South. He said that Staff will meet with the Applicant to discuss the possibility of designing the site to meet all of the code requirements.
Chair Muir noted that the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) went before a panel of taxing entities, requesting that the life of the RDA Downtown be extended.
Chair Muir noted that the City Council is implementing community related dialogue regarding Walkable Communities.
Chair Muir read Commissioner Daniels’ letter of resignation. The letter has been included in the public record.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
This item was heard at 5:53 p.m.
Mr. Zunguze referred to the Planning Commission DRAFT Policies and Procedures saying that no action is expected regarding that document this evening. The DRAFT Planning Commission Policies and Procedures will be scheduled on an agenda in the future.
Mr. Zunguze suggested that the Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair elections be addressed at the end of the meeting.
The Commission agreed.
Mr. Zunguze noted that Staff is working with the Sugar House Community Council as well as stakeholders to resolve issues associated with the Sugar House Master Plan. He indicated that a coordinated vision will come before the Commission shortly.
Mr. Zunguze noted that the Housing Policy document that was included in the Planning Commission packets is to inform the Commission of the Administration’s revisions to that policy document. He asked if the Commission would like to review the document at the subcommittee level or as a whole Commission.
Commissioner De Lay felt that the Commission should review that document as a full Commission.
Chair Muir asked hypothetically, if the TOD Ordinance is approved by the Commission this evening; how long it would take for it to be transmitted to the City Council.
Mr. Zunguze replied that it would be transmitted within four weeks.
Chair Muir asked that the Housing Policies be scheduled on a Planning Commission agenda within 30 days. He indicated that the TOD Ordinance and the Housing Policies should be grouped together for the joint meeting with the City Council.
Commissioner Daniels encouraged the Commission to review the housing mitigation policy with respect to keeping as much affordable housing possible. He said that he felt that the proposed policies may be overlooking that aspect or changing it drastically.
Chair Muir noted that he received a letter from the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple thanking the Commission for their interest in the Temple’s concerns associated with the Salt Palace expansion. He stated that the letter also asked that the Commission communicate with the RDA in trying to encourage them to take ownership in the issue. Chair Muir stated that he has communicated that with Dave Oka of the RDA.
CONSENT AGENDA – Salt Lake City Property Conveyance Matters:
This item was heard at 5:59 p.m.
a. National Product Sales, Inc. (NPS) and the Salt Lake City Property Management Division – NPS is requesting that the City grant a right-of-way lease to them to allow a new telecommunications buried conduit to cross Empire Road (1825 West) at approximately 1600 South. This area is zoned Light Industrial “M-1”. This communications connection would allow information to flow between two buildings owned by NPS but are separated by Empire Road, a City street. Property Management and Planning Staffs recommend approval of this proposed right-of-way lease by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner De Lay made a motion to approve item A on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Noda seconded the motion.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner De Lay, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner Galli, Commissioner McDonough, Commissioner Noda, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Seelig voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. All voted in favor, and therefore the motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING – Petition No. 400-01-48, by the Salt Lake City Council, requesting to create Transit Oriented zoning districts (TOD) and Petition No. 400-01-12, by the Salt Lake City Planning Commission, requesting to rezone the 400 South “CC” Commercial Corridor to transit oriented zoning. This petition was originally heard by the Planning Commission on December 13, 2001. The Planning Commission is rehearing it to consider comments by the City Council and their consultant.
This item was heard at 6:01 p.m.
Principal Planner Doug Dansie presented the petition as written in the staff report. He stated that the proposed Transit Oriented District (TOD) will basically replace the existing Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning along 400 South, which is roughly between 200 East and 925 East. The proposed Transit Oriented Zone will change three fundamental things. One, the parking requirement will be lessened because there will be greater transit access. Two, it will increase the height for residential or mixed use buildings from the existing 30 feet to 50 feet (TC-50) or 75 feet (TC-75) for residential structures. Three, it will amend the land use charts to exclude the “highway oriented” uses such as the car washes. He noted that the Commission received a letter from the Chase Suites Hotel expressing the concern that what they were gaining in potential building height, they did not feel compensated for what they felt they may lose in potential land uses. Mr. Dansie outlined a chart delineating the current uses in the “CC” zone verses the uses in the “TOD” zones.
Chair Muir asked why the liquor store use has been eliminated.
Mr. Dansie replied that that was a value judgment made two years ago when the petition was first proposed.
Chair Muir asked why hotels have been modified to be a conditional use rather than permitted as in the “CC” zone.
Mr. Dansie replied that the hotel use was eliminated from the “TOD” zone that was proposed two years ago; however, hotels were added as a conditional use as a result of the Chase Suites Hotel’s concern that they may become a nonconforming use.
Chair Muir referred to the concept behind not mandating housing in the proposed zone. He noted that the density of a commercial zone is low, and the idea is that the market for more housing will increase once the zone is changed.
Mr. Dansie added that there is a philosophical perspective that if the housing is mandated then the development in general may be hindered.
Chair Muir referred to the requirement of 40 percent glass, asking if it applies to residential as well as commercial uses. He indicated that it should only apply to the commercial uses, saying that it may be problematic to allow residential on the ground level of structures. Chair Muir said that his understanding of the 15 foot setback with respect to the sidewalk is to allow the widening of the pedestrian right-of-way. He suggested that the ordinance include a new sidewalk configuration to force the implementation of the 15 foot setback to widen the sidewalk.
Mr. Dansie replied that the intent of the 15 foot setback is to allow pedestrians additional space adjacent to the sidewalk. He noted that the public passage of the sidewalk is only 8 feet. Mr. Dansie said that he did not know if the zoning ordinance could require that the public right-of-way cross private property.
Chair Muir said that it seem incongruous to require 40 percent glass on the ground level which basically asks for display windows in a pedestrian environment, while requiring a 15 foot setback which could be landscaped with shrubs and such that may obscure the windows.
Mr. Dansie replied that there is also the opportunity for outdoor dinning in the proposed ordinance. He reiterated that the 15 foot setback is to allow additional space adjacent to the pedestrian right-of-way due to the fact that the traffic lane adjacent to the sidewalk is not a parking lane. He added that the historical development pattern has a 15 foot setback.
Chair Muir reiterated that he feels that it would be a lost opportunity if the Planning Staff did not indicate the design of the street scape for the area.
Mr. Dansie stated that that is a concept that the Planning Commission may pursue.
Commissioner Scott asked Staff to explain the diagram of the length of shadows. She noted that there has been the concern expressed that some adjacent properties may be in perpetual shadow if there is a height increased in the “TOD” zone.
Mr. Dansie referred to a diagram that delineated the effect of the shadows on adjacent properties. He identified that shadows of structures compound each other, and perhaps the shadow issue is more complicated than just the height of a structure. He noted that many of the existing structures within the corridor are currently in the shadow of adjacent buildings.
Mr. Dansie presented photographs of various buildings to illustrate the scale of the proposed height increase.
Chair Muir asked for Mr. Dansie’s opinion regarding introducing language which would require a street level entrance for residential sites.
Mr. Dansie said that it is a policy question of whether the Planning Commission wants to legislatively take the role of designing the buildings. He indicated that the intent of the ordinance is not to supplant architects in designing buildings.
Commissioner Chambless asked what can be done with respect the zoning ordinance, regarding structures that may be blight in the proposed area. He specifically indicated concern with signs or billboards that may be incompatible along the 400 South corridor.
Mr. Dansie replied that hopefully as blighted structures are redeveloped there will be an opportunity for increased density. He said that the TOD ordinance does not address billboards; there is a specific “TC” section of the sign ordinance addressing signage, but no modifications to the billboard ordinance is proposed. He noted that to review the sign section as part of the TOD ordinance the Commission is specifically required to notify the billboard companies.
Commissioner Scott referred to the historic homes located on Strong Court, asking if Staff is aware of how the owners of the homes feel about their properties being located in a “TC” zone.
Mr. Dansie said that all of the property owners within the TOD area have received copies of the proposed ordinance as well as public notices for open houses and public hearings. He said that he has never been contacted by those property owners. Mr. Dansie indicated that the Planning Commission has the prerogative to initiate a petition to exclude those homes from the TOD zoning area.
Chair Muir opened the public hearing.
Ms. Cindy Cromer, a concerned citizen addressed the Commission. She noted that there has been considerable improvement with regard to the proposed ordinance. She noted that the Bryant neighborhood, which extends from 700 East to 1000 East is a complex area in terms of land use, in that there are many different sized structures as well as uses. She referred to past mistakes that she felt the City has made with regard to zoning. She specifically mentioned the use of the old “R-7” zone for office space, which resulted in the loss of a tremendous amount of housing. Ms. Cromer referred to the use of the “R-6” zone for medical office space, which was devastating for the Bryant neighborhood. Ms. Cromer indicated that there are approximately 22 medical offices which do not meet the needs of the medical profession. Ms. Cromer suggested that the Planning Commission target those nonconforming medical office spaces for transit oriented redevelopment. Ms. Cromer referred to the East Downtown Master Plan saying that it was sadly a monumental failure, which resulted in the loss of more population rather than gaining it. Ms. Cromer suggested that the Commission implement a compatibility review process for larger structures as they are redeveloped and introduced into neighborhoods of single family dwellings. Ms. Cromer predicted that the proposed area for the “TC” zoning will not remain as the Planning Commission intends. She suggested that the nonconforming medical clinics be given to developers as incentive for redevelopment as residential uses. She said that there are several eyesores in the area that could be revitalized. Ms. Cromer felt that the proposed plan is over simplistic for a very complex part of the City. Ms. Cromer said that there are sites in the Bryant neighborhood that need to be strategically changed to increase housing. Ms. Cromer indicated that the current proposal seems to work on the south side of 400 South; however, due to the complexity of the Bryant Neighborhood it is not a realistic solution.
Mr. Isaac Deskins, a concerned citizen addressed the Commission. He compared Salt Lake City development to European development, saying that Salt Lake City has set a trend of building structures that only last for 15 years. He felt that Utah is only interested in making short term money rather than constructing buildings for the long term as in Europe which last for 40-300 years.
Chair Muir closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Scott referred to the historic homes in the area noting that there are dwindling numbers of them. She felt that the Commission has an obligation to protect the historic homes.
Chair Muir indicated concern that the commercial pattern is basically auto oriented. He said that the proposal establishes a good pattern; however, it may not bring about the transformation that the City is hoping for. He noted that the auto oriented businesses may be disinclined to convert to pedestrian oriented businesses without being forced, because they are probably doing well.
Commissioner Scott said that she is inclined to initiate a petition to keep the historic homes out of the TOD ordinance. She noted that those homes have potential for affordable housing in the area. Commissioner Scott indicated that she feels that there is a need to initiate a petition to exclude billboards from the TOD zone as well.
Chair Muir asked Staff if billboards are a zoning issue.
Mr. Zunguze replied that it is a zoning issue because of location factors. He said that it is a complicated issue because it involves State requirements.
Mr. Dansie noted that 400 South is a State highway and is subject to the State and City requirements. He noted that there is a cap on the amount of billboards that can be built along 400 South.
Commissioner Galli asked for clarification regarding the discussion of increasing affordable housing by encouraging greater density. He referred to page 6 of the staff report.
Mr. Dansie replied that there is a density limitation on most multi-family zoning districts in the City. He said that the density limitation is based on the square footage of a lot. In the Downtown zoning districts there is no density limitation. He said that through discussions of 2001 in trying to increase affordable housing, the concept arose to give a density bonus for developers who proposed affordable housing. He said that to give a bonus on density the City would have to artificially restrict the density.
Chair Muir asked if it would be appropriate to include language that would include affordable housing as criteria for permitting that 120 foot height conditional use.
Mr. Dansie said that it is a question of whether the Commission wants to increase affordable housing, or just housing in general which would allow the market to determine the needed type.
Commissioner De Lay stated that it is prohibitive to develop affordable housing downtown as a private entity due to the cost of the land.
Commissioner Scott asked for further clarification regarding the amount of time that the homes on Linden Avenue would be in shade if the height increase is approved.
Mr. Dansie replied that the homes on Linden Avenue will be in the shade in December, but not the majority of the year.
Commissioner McDonough stated that there will always be a shade and transitional issue. She said that whether the boundary and development patterns change in the future, she is in support of the proposal.
Motion for Petition No. 400-01-48
Commissioner McDonough made a motion regarding Petition No. 400-01-48, based upon the findings in the original petition, that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt the two new zoning districts and change the zoning of parcels presently zoned “CC” Commercial Corridor located on 400 South, as illustrated by the exhibit attached to the ordinance, to Transit Corridor “TC-75” and “TC-50”, associated with petition 400-01-48 and 400-01-12.
Commissioner Galli seconded the motion.
Chair Muir asked if Commissioner McDonough would amend the motion to encourage Staff to clarify the 40 percent glass criteria, to not apply to residential on the first level of developments.
Commissioner McDonough accepted that amendment, and asked Staff to add language that is more descriptive of what would occur for residents on the ground level regarding the glass requirement.
Commissioner Galli accepted that amendment.
Commissioner Chambless asked to amend the motion to direct Staff to review the status of oversized signs or billboard along the area.
Commissioner Scott said that she felt that that should be an independent petition.
Mr. Zunguze agreed with Commissioner Scott saying that Staff does not want to hold the current petition from being reviewed by the City Council.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner De Lay, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner Galli, Commissioner McDonough, Commissioner Noda, and Commissioner Seelig voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. Commissioner De Lay voted “Nay”. Eight Commissioners voted in favor, one Commissioner voted against, and therefore the motion passed.
Initiated Petition
Commissioner Scott initiated a petition based on the conversation this evening regarding billboards along 400 South, to look at changing the special gateway designation of 400 South to a gateway designation, being fully aware that the impact that that would have would be the removal of billboards.
Commissioner Scott directed Staff to look at the two historic buildings that are on Strong Court and determine what the necessary zoning for that property should be.
Commissioner Diamond said that perhaps there are more sites than just the two properties that should be included in the study.
Chair Muir asked if Staff would explore the idea of whether individual parcels are better dealt with through zoning as the appropriate form of protection.
Mr. Zunguze said that it is important to realize that the zoning classification plays a part. He said that property owners have a certain expectation with regard to the zoning of a site.
Commissioner Daniels referred to Ms Cromer’s comments regarding some of the unused medical facilities in the Bryant Neighborhood. He asked that Staff look at possibly recouping those structures.
Mr. Wilde replied that perhaps a land use opportunity or incentive may be created to look at that area. He said that Staff will look at the possibilities and report back to the Commission.
Petition No. 400-04-04, by the Salt Lake City Housing Authority, requesting to change the zoning map at 1029 and 1031 South West Temple from Corridor Commercial “CC” to Residential Mixed-Use “RMU”. The project also requires an amendment to the future land use map of the Central City Master Plan. This petition was originally heard by the Planning Commission on August 11, 2004. Additional land is being included.
Petition No. 410-666, by the Salt Lake City Housing Authority, requesting a planned development and conditional use approval for multiple buildings on a single site, and minor modifications to the technical zoning requirements, to accommodate an expansion of the Jefferson School Apartments. This petition was heard by the Planning Commission on August 11, 2004. Additional land and units are being added.
This item was heard at 7:11 p.m.
Chair Muir noted that the two petitions will be heard concurrently.
Principal Planner Doug Dansie presented the petition as written in the staff report. He stated while the Applicant was proceeding with the design of the original approval, they acquired additional land. The additional land will allow the Applicant to build a new 24-unit building, a new 12-unit building, and a community center.
Chair Muir asked Staff to explain the RDA’s concern regarding the amount of affordable housing versus market rate housing in the proposed development. He asked who is measuring the mix of affordable and market rate housing City-wide. Chair Muir specifically indicated concern with the possibility of “ghettoizing” or creating a cumulative negative impact, in certain areas of the City.
Mr. Dansie stated that the City does not track all of the subsidized housing projects. He noted that there are other federal resources to assist people with affordable housing, which makes it a difficult thing to track. He said that in the past there has been an informal policy in the City to keep the mix of affordable and market rate housing at a ratio of 80 percent to 20 percent.
Chair Muir said that perhaps in the City’s housing policy there should be a statement calling for that survey.
Mr. Bill Nighswonger addressed the Commission saying that after the original approval of the 60-unit housing proposal, they acquired additional land which would allow them to construct an 84-unit development and a community center. Mr. Nighswonger noted that he met with the Planning Commission Planned Development Subcommittee who gave input regarding the revised site plan. He noted that the Peoples Freeway Community Council voted unanimously to approve the revised plan. Mr. Nighswonger referred to Chair Muir’s suggestion at the Subcommittee meeting of constructing the community center in the center of the site. He stated that effectively with that design they would end up with fewer units and parking stalls. He added that the efficiency of the construction cost is heightened with the proposed plan.
Chair Muir asked Mr. Nighswonger his opinion on the 1.26 required parking stalls per unit.
Mr. Nighswonger replied that he did not believe that is enough.
Chair Muir noted that the proximity of the site to the Trax stop may improve that situation.
Commissioner Scott referred to the phase three plan and asked where the playground will be located.
Mr. Nighswonger replied that the playground will be located west of the community center.
Mr. Nighswonger addressed Chair Muir’s question of the appropriate mix of affordable housing and market rate housing. He said that constructing affordable housing units adjacent to market rate units creates a cohesive environment. He said that he believes that the Salt Lake City Housing Authority is a very positive role model for this type of housing.
Commissioner Diamond suggested that the Applicant push buildings I, H, and the club house, as noted on the site plan to the north. He asked if the Applicant explored that possibility, saying that it would open the site for more green space to the west of the community center.
Mr. Nighswonger replied that they did consider that and found that it was difficult to fit the amount of needed parking on the site.
Commissioner Diamond said that hopefully in the future there may be a model that could allow for more activity on the ground floor of developments. He said that he would like to see more open spaces as oppose to garages. Commissioner Diamond suggested that the Applicant shift the community center further to the east to allow for more green space.
Commissioner Daniels asked the Applicant to explain handicap garages.
Mr. Nighswonger replied that the handicap garages are wider than the average garage.
Chair Muir opened the public hearing.
No one was forthcoming.
Chair Muir closed the public hearing.
Motion for Petition No. 400-04-04 & Petition No. 410-666
Commissioner Scott made a motion regarding Petition No. 400-04-04, in light of the comments, analysis and findings noted in the staff report, that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend the zoning map to change the zoning classification for the parcels generally located at 1029 and 1031 South West Temple from “CC” Commercial Corridor to “RMU” Residential Mixed-Use; and that the Planning Commission also forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend the Central Community Master Plan be to identify the site as high density mixed-use. Commissioner Scott made a motion regarding Petition No. 410-666, based on the comments, analysis and findings noted in the staff report that the Planning Commission approve the proposed planned development and conditional use approvals for a residential development for the parcels generally located at 1029 and 1031 South West Temple, including modifications to yard requirements as shown on the site plan subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Council approves the zoning map amendment.
2. The applicant completes the subdivision process to eliminate unnecessary lot lines.
3. The Planning Director is delegated the authority to approve the final landscape plan.
Commissioner De Lay seconded the motion.
Mr. Dansie noted that the additional land that was acquired for this project is 63 West Fayette.
Commissioner Scott agreed and stated that the motion should refer to the parcels generally located at 1029 and 1031 South West Temple.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner De Lay, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner Galli, Commissioner McDonough, Commissioner Noda, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Seelig voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. All voted in favor, and therefore the motion passed.
Petition No. 410-671, by Tom Stuart Construction, requesting approval of a commercial planned development located at 537 West Pickett Circle (1810 South) in a General Commercial “CG” zoning district.
This item was heard at 7:33 p.m.
Principal Planner Ray McCandless presented the petition as written in the staff report. He stated that the request is to construct a 10,000 square foot commercial building at the said address. Mr. McCandless stated that the proposed building is before the Commission because multiple buildings on a site require a planned development review. He stated that the request was previously approved. However, the Applicant did not obtain a building permit within one year of that approval. The Glendale Community Council is recommending approval. Mr. McCandless stated in consideration of the comments, analysis and findings noted in the staff report, Staff recommends approval of the proposed planned development provided that all applicable City Departmental requirements are met.
Mr. Bret McDonald addressed the Commission saying that the Applicant is not requesting any modifications to the previously approved plan, they are just requesting reapproval.
Commissioner Scott asked if the Applicant has a tenant in mind for the building.
Mr. McDonald replied that they do not have a tenant in mind but it will be a compatible use.
Chair Muir opened the public hearing.
No one was forthcoming.
Chair Muir closed the public hearing.
Motion for Petition No. 410-671
Commissioner De Lay made a motion regarding Petition No. 410-671, In consideration of the comments, analysis and findings noted in the staff report, that the Planning Commission approve the proposed planned development provided that all applicable City Departmental requirements are met.
Commissioner Noda seconded the motion.
Commissioner Chambless, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner De Lay, Commissioner Diamond, Commissioner Galli, Commissioner McDonough, Commissioner Noda, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Seelig voted “Aye”. Prescott Muir as Chair did not vote. All voted in favor, and therefore the motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Planning Commission addressed the Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair elections.
The Planning Commission elected Tim Chambless as Chair.
The Planning Commission elected Laurie Noda as Vice Chair.
There being no other unfinished business to discuss, the Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.