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85B. DIRECT PLANNING STAFF TO INVESTIGATE FEASIBILITY OF <br />AMORTIZING M1 OR M2 ZONES ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONES <br />IN ORDER TO MITIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUISANCE <br />IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS — Mayor Pro Tem Martinez <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opined this would be the perfect opportunity to <br />direct planning staff to investigate the feasibility of amortizing M1 and M2 <br />zoned adjacent to residential zones to mitigate environmental and <br />nuisance impact. Expressed support in directing staff to move forward with <br />a city wide approach to help mitigate environmental and nuisance impact. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento thanked Sam Romero and Logan <br />neighborhood for sharing the information with the City Council. Noted his <br />support to direct staff to return to the City Council with feasibility of the <br />issues presented by Mayor Pro Tem. <br />Councilmember Solorio, requested clarification of item and determine if it <br />would phase out industrial areas. <br />City Manager Godinez, clarified that staff would return with plan to phase <br />out this type of use. <br />Planning Manager Fregoso opined item would look at all potential options <br />including updating zoning codes and general plan to address the <br />residents' concerns. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez suggested item would look at uses, how to <br />improve the quality of life, and not to hurt businesses but have a balanced <br />approach. <br />Councilmember Solorio, noted general plan process through advisory <br />committee is moving is moving forward and should be mindful of these <br />issues. Expressed his opposition in ending industrial zones in its entirety <br />and avoid the public to misperceive the intention of this item. <br />City Manager Godinez, stated that item would not end industrial in <br />general, but to address nuisance when M1 or M2 adjacent to residential <br />zones. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento clarified his motion to only have staff come <br />back to City Council to advise on issues presented, identify sensitive <br />areas, and not phase out industrial zones. <br />Mayor Pulido noted there will be a larger demand on the area as City of <br />Santa Ana becomes more vibrant. <br />MOTION: Direct staff as proposed by author of item. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 NOVEMBER 21, 2017 <br />