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2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1999-01, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO., 2004-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-01 AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.2004-02 Filed by Caribou Industries (Michael Harrah) to certify the Environmental Impact Report, to create a new zoning district, to amend the Land Use and Circulation and Urban Design Elements of the General Plan and to amend various provisions of the Midtown Specific Plan for the One Broadway Plaza office tower and parking structure at 1109 North Broadway. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Counci{: 1) Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations. 2) Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2004-01 for the One Broadway Specific Development District [Specific Development 3) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01. 4) Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004- 02. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendations as well as the addendum to the staff report. Commissioner Leo posed questions about traffic impacts and mitigation. Mr. George Alvarez, City Engineer discussed the various traffic impacts and the proposed mitigation measures. Commissioner Sinclair asked for clarification regarding traffic mitigation and fees. City Engineer Alvarez provided clarification. Chairman Mondo opened the Public Hearing: The following members of the public noted their opposition to the project and/or its location: Paul Giles, Steve McGuigan, Barry Jensen, Kim Gerda, Debbie McEwen, Vicky Yamamoto, Jeff Dickman, Jill Wood, Rob Cook, Ben Grabiel, Connie Major, Joann Ramirez, Mark Guzman, and Mary Guzman for Roberta Reeve. The following members of the public noted their support for the project: Ralph Opacic, Federico Sayre, Dale Ward, Gil Marrero, Dr. Alfonso Bustamante, Patricia Bustamante, Russ Nicholson, Laurie Hampton, Bob Modica, Richard Samaniego, Michael Seeley, Jim Adams, Cynthia Criollos, Armando Esparza, Reina Schmidt, Damon Gonzales, Edgar Medina, Piedmont Brown, and Joe Solis. Applicant Michael Harrah gave a brief presentation. He noted his work with Commissions, neighborhoods and others to address their concerns. He commented that the project reflects on economic viability, positive job creation and improvement for quality of life. He also clarified that though the project is close to neighborhoods, it is not close to homes. Mr. Harrah discussed the project's public benefits and distributed a petition signed by project supporters. Chairman Mondo closed Public Hearing. Meeting recessed at 7:40 p.m. Meeting resumed 7:45 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 February 23, 2004