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RECOMMENDATION: <br />Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Minor Exception No. 2008- <br />02. <br />* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * <br />BUSINESS CALENDAR <br />D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED <br />PROJECTS) <br />No disclosures were made. <br />E. ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR COMMISSION <br />(Continued by the Planning Commission: July 14, 2008 to July 28, 2008; July 28, 2008 to August 11, 2008; <br />August 11, 2008 to August 25, 2008, August 25, 2008 to September 8, 2008) <br />Appoint a Planning Commission Representative to the Historic Resources <br />Commission for 2008 - 2009. <br />MOTION: Continue to October 13, 2008. <br />MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Gartner <br />VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Leo, Mill, Yrarrazaval (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: De La Torre (1) <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />F. PRESENTATION ON ARTIFICIAL TURF <br />Landscape Development Associate Marvin Ellenbecker introduced Julie <br />Foerester, a representative with "Your Turf", who gave a presentation regarding <br />artificial turf products for residential installation. Her presentation included <br />information regarding the change in product types over the years, the installation <br />process, cost range, site preparation, longevity, warranty information, product <br />permeability and drainage. She also provided the Commission with samples of <br />artificial field turf and residential turf. <br />The Commission expressed a range of opinions about artificial turf as an <br />alternative to sod in residential applications as the Commissioners discussed <br />balancing aesthetics and the benefits of preserving as much natural plant material <br />as possible with the need to provide alternatives to water-thirsty landscaping and <br />options for homes where heavy foot traffic makes natural plant materials <br />infeasible. The Commission directed staff to continue researching the direction <br />that other cities are taking in regards to artificial turf requirements, guidelines or <br />standards for residential installation and to return to the Commission with <br />recommendations. <br />G. Principal Planner Fregoso confirmed no public attendance at the Council <br />Chambers. The Planning Commission remained in Conference Room 1600 <br />for the duration of the public hearing. <br />Planning Commission Minutes 2 September 8, 2008 <br />