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Mr. Apple responded that the surrounding owners had been notified of the project and no calla or complaints were received. Mr. Ayyad Ghobrial, representing the applicant, requested a waiver for the condition of approval related to constructing a pitched roof and requested to allow the applicant to work with staff to screen the mechanical equipment. Commissioner Doughty asked if the equipment was viewable from the street. Mr. Apple indicated that the equipment is viewable from the church parking lot and one adjacent property. ' Commissioner Pedroza asked if the entire addition proposed was a flat roof. Mr. Ghobrial responded yes and asked if all other previous conditions apply to the project. In response staff indicated that all previous conditions still apply to the project. Commissioner Oliver moved to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-27 for 30 days. Mr. Ghobrial stated that the applicant agrees with pitching the addition, but does not want to have to pitch the existing flat portion of the roof. Commissioner Oliver withdrew his motion for a continuance. Commissioner Doughty asked how the flat roof could be approved. Mr. Adams stated that staff had not done any research on the flat roof. After further discussion, Commissioner Oliver indicated that he supported staffs recommended conditions and moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-27. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. Commissioner Segura noted that she would like to see photos of the addition and she was in support of the request. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None A85ENT: Mondo ' 7. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 94-1 FOR THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (Maya DeRosa/Susan Helper) To review the Draft Environmental Impact Report and to receive public input on the potential impacts effects of the proposed Midtown Specific Plan. LEGAL NOTICED: August 16, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: August 15, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1. Me. Susan Helper, Community Development, provided an overview of the Midtown District, the history of the Plan, the vision for ultimate development, and the use of the district. She further described the five subdistricts and their character and context within the framework of adjacent neighborhoods and commercial district. Ms. Maya DeRosa, Environmental Coordinator, noted that the purpose of this meeting was to take public comments on the proposed environmental impact report (EIR). The comments would be noted and included in the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) as well as responses to comments. Ms. DeRosa also noted that adverse impacts were unavoidable and alternatives were considered in the analysis. The following public members commented on the DEIR: ' Ms. Debbie McEwen commented that she had traffic circulation concerns on Washington Street and that on page 56 it refers to "community serving district", what community is it referencing. Mr. Mel Vernon commented that he was concerned with the additional traffic on Lincoln, Fairhaven, and Santa Clara. In addition, he noted that he was speaking for himself and not the Park Santiago Neighborhood. Mr. James Kendrick commented that he supported the environmental report but he believed there were traffic impacts that had been overlooked. Ms. Ginger Flour commented that she was concerned about the blight and crime in the area and asked if the project would help the area. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 AUGUST 26, 1996