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definition be expanded to Senior and Mixed Use Development Parking, at the minimum. BZA Member Daly, noting that the Downtown Transit Oriented District (TOD) Strategy already addressed minimized parking requirements for higher-density development downtown, warned against creating parking nightmares. Commissioner Fitzsimons agreed that senior facilities may have lower parking needs, but he also cautioned against too much relaxation of parking standards because cars are not going away unless the City receives benefits in return. Paving in Front Yards: Vice Chair Palma asked whether paving in front yards, which was included under the “Parking” umbrella in the staff report, should specify use of pervious materials. Although it’s more expensive, she said, it’s much better for the environment. Planner Barros said this would be a great thing to examine more closely in the future, but that this proposal is to clarify the existing policy to limit impervious paving to fifty percent of a front yard. In response to Member Daly’s asking whether something like a red lava rock yard would be considered paving, Planner Barros said that red lava rock would be “pervious,” and staff also is proposing adding the definition of pervious to the Zoning Code (Article 30). Recycling Facilities: In response to Commissioner Fitzsimons question about how the recycling center on the Safeway parking lot on Bancroft Avenue is categorized, Planner Barros said it would fit in the “small collection” category (Article 16, Section 1646-B). She said as she understands state law, recycling facilities are required within a certain radius of grocery stores. Signs: In response to Chair Mendieta, Secretary Barros said the Municipal Code covers the issue of awning maintenance. Although no language change was proposed in the Zoning Code text about temporary political signs, Commissioner Rennie said he believes it needs to be updated to align with current law. Tattoo Parlors: Although Planner Barros indicated that this definition would be removed and “tattoo studios” added to Retail Services, there was a question whether tattoo artists require licenses or certification, along the lines of the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Commissioner Fitzsimons raised several issues: • Who in the City would be the one to determine an acceptable neutral paint color for freestanding towers and ground-mounted facilities if they don’t have a galvanized steel finish? The Zoning Enforcement Official, according to Planner Barros. • The proposal includes a requirement that any exterior lighting must be manually operated; he would like freestanding wireless facilities able to use time-clock controls for any lighting that is allowed. • Could the table summarizing the individual zoning district process for reviewing telecommunication facility applications be included in the matrix? Planner Barros said it would be in the matrix as well as in the Zoning Code. Chair Mendieta expressed concern that the City does not require a certain distance between a wireless telecommunications facility and elementary schools. Planner Barros said staff would ensure that the City’s regulations align with federal regulations. Article 21: Planner Barros said staff is proposing placing conditions of approval on the development application for Administrative Review. Further, staff proposes adding a paragraph stating that notices may be mailed to owners of adjacent properties when the ZEO determines that granting a permit via Administrative Review could generate significant public concerns. At this time, she added that the Administrative Review process requires no public outreach. In regard to Section 5-2106 Effective Date; Lapse of Permit; Appeals, Commissioner Fitzsimons noted that the language addresses applicant appeals, but has no indication of the Exhibit E: Excerpt of Meeting Minutes for Planning Commission/BZA Joint Work Session, January 30 Page 5 of 9