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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Min 1994-11-10 1'-, ACTION MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL , PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 10, 1994 7:30 PM TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS The workshop was called to order at 7:40 PM. AII-Councilmembers were present. All Commissioners were present except Perlmutter. General Plan/Zoninq Ordinance Amendments There was a discussion of potential future amendments to these documents. Ginalski suggested that the Secondary Ridgeline Resolution (No. 2859) be added to the Open Space Element. It was also suggested that more s~cific definitions of "riparian corridor", "native grasslands", and "rock outcroppings" be adopted. There was a discussion of adopting specific policies in the Open Space & Conservation Element addressing the preservation of the native woodlands on the Paradise Drive side of the Peninsula. It was determined that the Department of Agriculture's One Forest /~ booklet was not an appropriate avenue to pursue in order to achieve the above objective. An ad hoc SUbco~ittee of Councilmember Ginalski and Commissioner Schrier was formed to work with Staff on traffic model issues. Staff was directed to work on a proposal to re-analyze peak hour traffic conditions. It was recommended that the hours of 7-10 AM and 2-6 PM be counted to determine if the peak hours as used in the current traffic model are still accurate. It was felt that these counts should be performed in late Mayor early June when school was still in session and tourism was not at a low point. There was discussion of amending the appeal procedures contained in the Zoning Ordinance. The consensus was that no amendments should be made but the Council should be conservative in radically deviating from decisions and/or recommendations of the Commission. It was noted that appeals of Commission decisions are rare and that Commission decisions are almost never overturned on appeal. Low/moderate income housinq ;'-- Affordable housing sites were discussed, especially the parking lot adjacent to safeway. It was noted that the Housing Committee is currently conducting a thorough study of potential affordable housing sites. 1 /~ other There was a brief discussion of staff/Commission relations and personnel performance. Some participants suggested that a more formal process be developed for Commissioners to be involved with staff evaluations. No consensus was reached on this issue. . The parking study was briefly discussed and the consensus of Council at .its October 19, 1994 meeting was recapitulated. noted that the aerial photograph base mapping and parking inventory information gathering were already underway. A possible leaf-blower prohibition ordinance was discussed. There was no consensus to proceed at this time. the Staff It was directed that the Fee Schedule be amended to charge double-fee penalties for u~s begun prior to issuance of proper permits. Staff was directed to ask Commissioners and Councilmembers whether they wished to receive the McCutchen Update letter on land use-related court decisions. Adiournment ~~ The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. \scott\tcpcws.min ~~ 2