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Excerpt/rom the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Agenda No. 07-11 June 14, 2007 Page 3 0/5 Commissioner Nardine referenced the improvements that Mr. Landes cited as being made during reengineering to accommodate the clay tile roof. She requested more information about the changes that have not been presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Landes explained that nothing on the outside of the building has changed. The changes are confined to the commercial building. While changing the design for the roof structure, they shifted from metal to wood interior supports. From the inside, it will appear much more substantial and more aesthetically appealing as well. Acting ChairNice Chair Dlugosh, hearing no further comments or questions, entertained a motion to close the public hearing. Motion to Close Public Hearing Ponder / Nardine; 6 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent (Reed) Acting ChairNice Chair Dlugosh invited further comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Ponder, observing that this project has been around as long as he has served on the Planning Commission, sees no reason to deny approval, but considers the time previously given ample. If the other Commissioners agree, he proposed making a motion to approve renewal of the application and forward it to City Council, but with the proviso that it expire in three months rather than a year. Commissioner Nardine agreed with Commissioner Ponder, noting that the blighted conditions have gone on long enough. However, she would rather extend the time frame to six months rather than three. Commissioner Finberg, who noted that the debris problem had not been addressed until very recently, also expressed concern that the materials used to cover the debris are approved and that it might also prevent police from observing activities that might be taking place behind the cover. She would like to see the debris moved out quickly. Commissioner Collier said she agrees with the six-month expiration because the construction is not complicated, but she would like to ensure the time commences with issuance of the building permit, because the applicant has no control over how long it takes for the City Building Department to issue a permit. During a busy period, City permit processing may take four to six weeks. However, while Mr. Landes awaits the permit, she wants assurance that all of the debris will be gone, except perhaps for the buildings to be demolished. Motion to Forward PLN2007-00027 to the City Council with a Recommendation for Approval with the Condition that the Approval Expire within Six Months instead of One Year Ponder / Nardine Planner Penaranda requested clarification on the timing. He asked whether the proposal for the construction to commence within six months and be completed within a year of approval?