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PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS ROLL CALL ~;00 p,m, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 98-O1 AND SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 64 Filed by Mr. Bill Langston to allow a zone change from Limited Manufacturing (Ml) to Specific ' Development 64 in order to construct a 59,922 square foot, 123 room extended stay hotel located at 2600 South Redhill Boulevard. LEGALLY NOTICED: March 13, 1998 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 13, 1998 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Environmental Review No. 73. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 98-O1 establishing Specific Development 64. Ms. Melanie McCann, Assistant Planner II, displayed slides and provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Jerry King, representing Candlewood, spoke in favor of the project and requested approval. Mr. Bill Langston, representing Candlewood, discussed the background of the project and discussed additional details to improve the environment and landscaping of the proposed project. Commissioner Solorio informed the applicant that he would be voting in opposition to the project. He mentioned to the applicant that several study sessions had been conducted with staff and he believed maintaining the industrial land would be in the best interest of the community. Commissioner Solorio stated that he believed the project was an excellent project and that his vote was not against the applicant, but rather the specific location. Commissioner Mondo stated that Commissioner Solorio's concerns were legitimate but he believed the Candlewood Hotel proposal was an excellent project and he would support their request. Motion to recommend that the City Council approve Amendment Application No. 98-O1 and Specific Development 64. MOTION; Mondo SECOND: MacDowell AYES: Verino, MacDowell, Mondo, and Cribb NOES: Solorio ABSENT; Doughty and Nalle ABSTAIN: None 2. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Cribb asked if the development of the residential homes at 2828 North Bristol included outside decks or balconies to take advantage of the view. Mr. Adams informed him that the plans reviewed did not show any proposed decks or balconies for the homes. But he would inform the ' applicant that the question was raised. Commissioner Solorio expressed his thanks to the applicant for the proposed FATCO project. In addition, Commissioner Solorio indicated that he had reviewed the proposed project for 2828 North Bristol and he believed the community would be pleased with the project, however, he noted his concern regarding making the residential area a gated community. Madam Chair Verino, expressed her appreciation for the proposed project at 2828 North Bristol. Commissioner MacDowell indicated that he would like to encourage future developers to maintain the current street names in the City. %ANNINO COMMISSION MINUTES t) MARCX b, 1993