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Ms. Hale responded that a primary focus would be the City's land use patterns in commercial areas. Commissioner Oliver asked if the Housing policies would be updated. Ms. Hale stated that the Housing Element was not being updated at this time. Commissioner Nalle asked what initiates the update of the Elements. Me. Hale indicated that state law requires an update when local conditions and circumstances warrant change of the Elements; a general guideline is approximately every 10 yearn. Commissioner Nalle asked how many Elements were being updated and how long it would take to update the documents. Me. Hale responded that there are 11 General Plan Elements and the project can take approximately two to four years depending on the size of the City. In addition, she added that the Elements were being updated internally. The et ate requires seven Elements: Conservation, Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, Housing, Safety, and Noise. Commissioner Nalle asked if updating the Elements made it necessary to hold a public hearing. Me. Hale indicated that public hearings would be held. E. Cosrants from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that a court sanction had been issued for the demolition of 2828 North Bristol. The sanction ordered a complete demolition within a certain timeframe; Councilwoman Mills informed staff that Farm to Market Grocery Store would like to replace the Vone center on Bristol Street and Memory Lane; and Ms. Uptegraff apprised the Commission that a study session would be held on May 20, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library regarding the Main Street Corridor. F. Cosa eats frosr the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams indicated that there would not be a May 28, 1996 Planning 1 Commission meeting. 6. Coss~ents frost the Planning Cosmission. Commissioner Pedroza requested a copy of the City's ordinance for painted window advertising for businesses. Commissioner Mondo expressed his appreciation for Mr. Adams' assistance on South Main. He also noted two Conditional Use Permits (CUP No. 95-36 and CUP 95-32) non compliance of all conditions and requested that they be brought before the Commission at the next scheduled meeting (June 10, 1996). Commissioner Brown indicated that there had previously been a gas station on the northeast corner of First and Harbor Streets. The gas tanks had been removed and there was a large hole in the ground in addition to a fence that was falling down and in poor condition. She stated that there were many children in the area and she felt fearful for their safety and requested staff to look into the matter and to address her concerns regarding the location as soon as possible. Commissioner Oliver asked if there was an update regarding his request for the turn-outs at the Bristol Market Place. In response, Mr. Adams stated that Ma. Pam Lucado would need to address hie concern regarding the bus turn-outs and he would forward his inquiry to her. Commissioner Oliver indicated that there was a huge sign at a furniture store in the area of Penn Way and requested staff to verify if the sign was legal. Commissioner Segura informed staff that there was a "open fo r 24 hour" sign at the E1 Comal restaurant on Seventeenth Street. ' H. Recess. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 13, 1996