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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Deny Amendment Application No. 2014 -03 to amend the zoning from Light Industrial (M1) to Two - Family Residential (R2). 2. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2014 -03 to allow a reduction in rear yard open space for the property located at 1732 West Second Street. 3. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2014 -04 to allow a reduction in front and side yard setbacks for the property located at 1732 West Second Street. Matt Foulkes, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Nalle inquired about the alternatives to the development of the 1732 parcel. Mr. Foulkes noted if the second dwelling unit was not proposed for 1732 parcel, one of the variances would be removed from this request and noted staff's recommendation is because the project could be redesigned to have a compliant single family residence. He also noted that the project would need to comply with front and side yard setbacks and clarified 1728 does not need variances and only requires a zone change. Written communication received from Norma Andrews opposing proposed changes to zoning for the two properties and Mr. Foulkes received a phone call from Ruby Woo, Chairperson Artesia Pillar neighborhood, expressed concerns on the project relating to density, street parking with a second dwelling unit on each property. Public Hearing was opened. Carlos Bustamante, Midoros LLC Development Manager, spoke in support of the project providing history of projects they have done throughout the city, spoke on the meetings he had with staff adding they are willing to cut off portions of existing home and redesign garage and discussed setbacks. Commission discussion ensued on the changing of zoning to R2, the reason for opposition of project, the discretionary items for each property, park deficient zones, density of the area and the second dwelling unit at 1732. Commissioner Bauer noted concern is density and if applicant is agreeable with removing second dwelling from 1732 he would be agreeable to amend the request for recommendation of approval. Public Hearing Closed. Commissioner Yrarrazaval suggested to continue item and have applicant meet with staff and make changes. Ms. Haluza noted if Commission would like to continue two weeks for applicant's changes, make new findings, and draft the new recommendations. MOTION: Continue item to July 28, 2014 meeting to allow applicant time to change plans for 1732 building to make it a single family unit and only require variance for setbacks on the front and side yards and change zoning to residential. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JULY 14, 2014