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Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes Excerpt January 26, 2012 Page S of S same conclusion that staff recommends, but that information isn't available to the Planning Commission for analysis. Commissioner Rennie said that he wants to support what needs to be done, but he cannot approve something unless he can at least explain why he approves. Motion to Forward to the City Council a "No" Recommendation on the Staff Proposal Regarding Assembly Uses, Commercial Recreation and Entertainment Activities as Conditionally Permitted Uses in Industrial Zones IG(AU), IL(AU) and ]P(AU) Dlugosh /Reed: 4 Aye, 0 No, 2 Absent (Collier, Fitzsimons) — Motion Passes Commissioner Dlugosh said that if staff wants the Planning Commission to be able to make an informed decision, he believes staff needs to rethink the proposal in light of the broader picture of San Leandro's industrial area. While some Commissioners have more background in terms of the General Plan and are more familiar with the industrial area than others, he said that staff should err on the side of being more informative rather than less. Commissioner Dlugosh also said he's not sure whether there's an answer to the "why are we doing this ?" question, but to arrive at an outcome that reflects what the Planning Commission believes its role to be, Commissioners need further explanation and a better understanding. Affirming Commissioner Reed's understanding that the Planning Commission voted to reject staffs recommendation at the December 15, 2011 meeting, and that tonight's vote also rejects staffs recommendation, Vice Chair Abero said that he's correct. Commissioner Rennie clarified that he would support some changes, that he has no ideological reason to be against some of the limits staff is recommending, and that he might even concur with staff, but he just needs to be better informed. Commissioner Reed complimented Senior Planner Livermore for doing a good job, and expressed his appreciation for all the work she's done. What troubles him, Commissioner Reed said, is looking at the whole picture and trying to decipher what we want to accomplish. From that perspective, he said, the proposal needs some work and the Planning Commission needs more information and clarity concerning what we're trying to accomplish. Vice Chair Abero also thanked staff for all the work they do. She said this is a difficult task to undertake, and she wants staff to know that the Planning Commission and the community appreciate their efforts.