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RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-19 to March 12, 2001. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve Consent Calendar items with the modification to continue item C (ZOA 00-19) to March 26, 2001 nether than March 12, 2001. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Leo NOES: None ABSENT: Richardson ABSENTIONS: None WORK STUDY SESSION D. Major Project Development Uadate Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, commented that staff prepared updates on the following projects: Brehm Homes, Main Street Concourse, Extended Stay America and the conceptual on Wilson Property located at 2000 E. First Street. Lynette Perry, Associate Planner, gave background information on the Brehm Homes proposed on the former Farmers Insurance site. The plan calls for 36 single-family homes that will sell between mid-$500,000s to mid-$600,000s with 6-7 bedrooms, 3-4 baths and 4 car garages. Brehm Homes will have a reimbursement agreement with the city for off-site improvements. Discussion ' ensued on the sound walls and grade change. Ms. Perry also noted that staff is in contact with representatives for the jet fuel line that runs along the Caltrans property. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the Main Street Concourse proposed at Main Street and Memory Lane which is currently in site plan review. The proposed mixed use project includes a 200,000 square foot, 9- story office tower, commercial and residential components with condominium lofts, rental units, parking structure, black box theater and a 7-9 story hotel. Commissioner Cribb noted that the 950 square feet for the rental units is too small and that the housing architecture and quality of materials is not adequate given the importance of this site. Commissioner Doughty voiced concern and noted she is not in favor of any rental units. Ms. Ne{son commented that Opus West is also seeking Redevelopment Agency financial assistance; and staff will re-agendize item for further discussion and invite Opus West to participate. Staff will bring item back item to Commission in 30 days and will provide copies of the site plan in advance to the Commission. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the Extended Stay America project proposed on the Crazy Horse Restaurant site which is currently in site plan review. The project will come to the Commission for action as it will require an amendment to SD-8 Specific Development Plan. The proposed project consists of a 4-story extended stay hotel with 115 rooms, swimming pool, laundry facilities, and kitchenettes. E. Adjourn to Citv Hall Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza The afternoon session recessed at 7:07 p.m.