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Communication 508 <br /> <br /> Bill 125 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> Committee Chair Pilago also made note of the absence of pazking requirements in this <br /> application and stated that better communication efforts with Planning Department should be <br /> taken to examine these kinds of issues. Dr. Sakamoto had no comments regazding the parking <br /> issue and Mr. Pilago advised applicant that contact with the Planning Department will be made <br /> to resolve the matter in a mutually beneficial manner. <br /> Council Member Jacobson expressed concern about the extent of applicant's due diligence <br /> efforts at the time they purchased the subject property and the issue of parking requirements not <br /> being addressed. Mr. Jacobson stated that in its current form, absent definitive parking <br /> requirements, he is unable to support the request. <br /> Council Member Donald Ikeda stated he had no problem with the area turning from residential to <br /> commercial and that points raised by Ms. Ford and Mr. Jacobson regarding pazking were correct, <br /> however, he recommended that the committee move this matter forwazd and obtain a <br /> recommendation from Planning Director Yuen. <br /> Council Chair Hoffmann concurred with pazking concerns previously expressed but disagreed <br /> that these details should be determined at the time of final subdivision approval. Mr. Hoffmann <br /> noted that pazking issues should be addressed as part of rezoning and noted that while there is no <br /> need to delay this matter, he certainly would not approve applicant's request until he hears from <br /> the Planning Director. Mr. Hoffmann explained that applicant's request partly concerns attempts <br /> to involve the Council in considering applications currently being decided at subdivision level <br /> and seeing that part of the code changed. Mr. Hoffmann concluded by stating he agreed with <br /> Mr. Ikeda and believed the matter can move forwazd without postponement, but noted he would <br /> not vote in Council until he hears from the Planning Department. <br /> Council Member Ford expressed another concern regarding deletion of the old Condition "J" <br /> relating to an annual progress report which includes a provision that conditions of approval <br /> remain in effect until fully complied with. In addition, Ms. Ford stated if this matter has to wait <br /> until Director Yuen returns from his vacation could someone from the Council be designated to <br /> write an amendment based on what the Council, as a group, determines what the number of <br /> pazking spaces would be. <br /> Committee Chair Pilago noted there is an agreement to move this forward and, as Committee <br /> Chair, he takes responsibility for crafting an amendment regarding parking and to communicate <br /> with the Planning Department to determine a fair number of parking spaces as the Code and <br /> Ordinance apply. <br /> Council Member Jacobson stated he preferred to work the details out in Committee and would <br /> not be able to vote for this until he sees that the amendments are made. <br /> Council Member Ikeda stated the reason he feels this matter can move forward is that there aze <br /> two more hearings at the Council level at which postponement can be requested to allow for the <br /> return of Director Yuen and obtain his input. <br /> PC Report No. 39 <br /> <br />