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changes to Chapter 30 and Chapter 41; reviewed the steps necessary to develop the Broadway Historic District; and requested feedback from the Commission. Mr. View commented that the HRC requested a special meeting to further discuss. Commissioner Cribb noted he is pro-development and pro-restoration and would like to achieve a meeting with both interests; added he feels it is totally applicable when it comes to new construction and would like to look more carefully at other communities where they have done things right; and noted this will ultimately have profound implications on the community. ' Discussion ensued on examples of the need to receive HRC approval to demo property and for exterior alterations to historic structures. Mr. View noted that the HRC is looking to have authority for architecture only. Vice Chair Nalle and Commissioner Leo voiced concern on proposed plan noting it would be cumbersome for a developer to go through the process to create another layer of bureaucracy and feels will scare businesses away from the downtown. Commissioner Verino also noted her concern and requested a list of the historical buildings on the register, how many are eligible with a breakdown on the number of residential and business structures; added it will assist in determining where to go on historic district; and noted it would detract from a business friendly atmosphere. Commissioner Cribb noted the intention is to have an opportunity to preserve the corridor and to make sure we do not lose quality in the particular district; noted the need to look at other districts more carefully; and noted that historic districts are becoming increasingly premium adding we need to be careful with the guidelines and not limit creativity. Chairman Mondo noted it is a worthy goal adding that historic structures are safe with the question on how to handle in-fill and suggested to review the Midtown Plan to ' strengthen goal to preserve historical nature. Ms. Nelson noted the importance of Chairman Mondo, Commissioner Richardson and another representative from Commission to attend the HRG meeting to provide feedback. F. STUDY SESSION ON HOTEL STANDARDS Jeff Rice noted that per Commission direction staff met with industry representatives to discuss design standards for hotels/motels and long-term stay facilities and presented revised standards as a result of these discussions. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, reviewed the design and development standards for the long-term stay business hotels and for hotels/motels highlighting the proposed standards and the industry response. Discussion ensued on the standards for the pedestrian walkways, kitchen sink with disposal, meeting room size, lobby ceiling height limit, and restaurant. Commissioner Cribb noted the need and demand for a restaurant in a hotel. Pamela Sapetto suggested better language for the pedestrian walkways and to make ' clear ceiling heights for lobby and small board room. David Rose, of Extended Stay America, noted he was glad to meet with staff; was pleased with the majority of the changes most significantly in the amenities; and noted concern on the requirement of a pool and spa adding they do not have any facilities with both a pool and spa. Mr. Rice noted that in addition to meeting with the industry, staff did investigate a full spectrum of hotels traveling to various cities adding the facilities that had a stronger presence had higher ceilings in the lobby and meeting rooms. Staff also lowered the minimum ceiling height requirement from 15 feet to 12 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MAY 29, 2007