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Associate Planner Melanie McCann presented the staff report and <br />recommendation. Principal Engineer Taig Higgins discussed the proposed Class <br />II bike lane on Memory Lane, and evaluating options of reducing parkway planter <br />or vehicle lane to one in each direction to accommodate the proposed bike lane. <br />Commissioner Yrarrazaval commented on how the bike lane on Memory Lane <br />would transition as it approaches Bristol Street transition. Mr. Higgins responded <br />that introducing skipped stripping as lane nears intersection and bus turn-out is a <br />common practice. <br />Commissioner Acosta inquired as to how the connectivity was determined; would <br />like bikeway to connect to river bed; also noted the need for bike lanes to serve <br />the downtown area. <br />Commissioner Nalle commented on proposed reduction of traffic lanes from four <br />to two on Bristol Street and inquired about available funding. <br />Commissioner Mill recommended bike trails in areas where the need exists. <br />The public hearing was opened. Eric Scandrett, President of Morrison Park <br />Association and Dave Hoen, resident of Morrison Park, support bike lanes. Desi <br />Reyes supports proposed reduction of two lanes in each direction, commented <br />on future opportunities for grant funding, and inquired as to why Memory Lane <br />hasn't been reconstructed. Principal Engineer Taig Higgins provided information. <br />Associate Planner McCann read letter to the Commission from Bob, Debbie, & <br />Chris Muise in support of bike lanes on Memory Lane from Flower Street to <br />Bristol. <br />• <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General <br />Plan Amendment No. 2011-01. <br />MOTION: Mill <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />SECOND: Gartner <br />Acosta, Alderete, Gartner <br />Yrarrazaval (7) <br />None (t)) <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />Mill, Nalle, Turner <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />ABSENT: <br />3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) <br />No public members spoke. <br />4. STAFF COMMENTS <br />No comments were made. <br />5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS <br />• Commissioner Mill <br />Requested information regarding tattoo parlors in the city. <br />Commissioner Yrarrazaval <br />• Commented on parking permits and asked if city can review policy. <br />Planning Commission Minutes 6 February 28, 2011 <br />