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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2002 Planning Commission Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2002 PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Acting Chair Jackman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi Absent: Commissioner Barry Staff: Director Tom Sullivan and Planner Ann Welsh PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting of April 10, 2002. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roupe, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, the regular Planning Commission minutes of April 10, 2002, were approved with typographical corrections to pages 5, 15 and 16. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman and Roupe NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: Kurasch and Zutshi APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting of April 24, 2002. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Kurasch, seconded by Commissioner Garakani, the regular Planning Commission minutes of April 24, 2002, were approved as submitted. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: Roupe ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communication Items Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 2 REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Director Tom Sullivan announced that, pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 2, 2002. REPORT OF APPEAL RIGHTS Acting Chair Jackman announced that appeals are possible for any decision made on this Agenda by filing an Appeal Application with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision, pursuant to Municipal Code 15.90.050(b). CONSENT CALENDAR There were no Consent Calendar Items. *** PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM NO. 1 Application #02-025 (386-01-008) YEH, 20444 Prospect Road: Continuation of a request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 1,500 square foot Institutional Use for the purposes of teaching second languages, delivering the gospel message and other enrichment programs. The building contains 2,500 square feet and is zoned CV-Commercial, the lot is 18,500 square feet and the property has 10 parking spaces. (WELSH) Planner Ann Welsh presented the staff report as follows: • Advised that the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit. This Public Hearing was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of March 27, 2002. • Informed that the proposed use consists of an enrichment program for children. • Reminded that the main concerns raised at the last meeting including parking and circulation. • Said that the applicant has arranged an agreement with the Home of Christ Church, located at 6345 Janary Way in San Jose, to allow their site for use as a pick up point for this Use Permit. • Said that there is a deed restriction on the Church property that requires gates to be closed after dark. • Stated that staff recommends approval with the conditions that maximum parking on the Prospect parking lot be striped, that two sheds be removed, that staggered arrival and departure times be coordinated and that the enrollment be limited to 30 students on site at any time. Additionally, staff is proposing an added condition requiring the applicant and/or the Church apply to the City of San Jose to change its current restriction on parking lot access at the Church site so that it can serve the intended use for a drop off site by this new institutional use at times that are compatible with this proposed use. Commissioner Roupe sought assurances that the City of Saratoga would retain the right to inspect conformance with this off-site transport and pick up arrangements. Planner Ann Welsh pointed out that there are six and 12-month reviews called out in the Conditions of Approval. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 3 Commissioner Kurasch reminded that the proposed hours of operation are to 8:30 p.m. Asked if the applicant can change her hours in order to conform to the available parking hours at this San Jose Church location. Planner Ann Welsh advised that the applicant extended her hours due to the limitations on the number of students on site at any one time. Director Tom Sullivan added that if the City of San Jose refuses to approve the extended hours for the parking lot at the Church for use by this applicant, this Saratoga Use Permit would become void. Commissioner Kurasch suggested marking off spaces belonging to the Medical Center, particularly since this off-site drop off program is being proposed in lieu of a Traffic Study. Commissioner Zutshi said that this marking of the parking spaces for the Medical Center would not be necessary on Saturdays, particularly since it appears that there would only be one-on-one tutoring occurring on Saturdays and the dental practice is closed. Therefore, the parking spaces should be available to this use. Acting Chair Jackman opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1 at 7:13 p.m. Ms. Jean Wu, Agent for the Applicant: • Advised that her client has operated successfully in Sunnyvale for 9 years. • Stated that her client, Ms. Gin Ju, is available for questions. Commissioner Zutshi asked Ms. Gin Ju how many students would attend class on Saturday. Ms. Gin Ju replied that the Saturday program includes tutoring with between one and five students per teacher. Commissioner Roupe stated that this represents a potential of 16 students plus four teachers for a total of 20 on Saturday. This creates a potential for congestion in both parking and traffic on site. Ms. Gin Ju said that while it is hard to say exactly how many students will be on site on Saturday, she assures that there will not be more than 10 students at any given time. Commissioner Hunter asked Ms. Gin Ju for clarification as to whether the dental office is open on Saturdays. Ms. Gin Ju replied only in the morning. Mr. Jim Yeh, Property Owner: • Identified as the owner of the building, Mr. Jim Yeh corrected that the dental office does not work on Saturday. Commissioner Roupe proposed a stipulation that no more than 10 students are permitted on site at any one time on Saturdays as a Condition of Approval. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 4 Acting Chair Jackman suggested that perhaps the Church could serve as an off-site drop off point on Saturdays too in order to allow more students on Saturdays. Commissioner Hunter pointed out that there are not the same traffic problems on Saturdays as on weekdays. Commissioner Roupe stated that this would be assured with a limitation to 10 students at a time on Saturday. Commissioner Hunter commended Ms. Gin Ju for her efforts to respond to the concerns raised by the Commission at the first Public Hearing. Thanked her for those efforts and stated that this proposal represents a good compromise. Acting Chair Jackman closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1 at 7:21 p.m. Commissioner Roupe stated that this could be an approved Conditional Use. Commissioner Garakani stated a concern for cars stacking close to the intersection as he observed occurred when making the site visit. He added that with the off-site drop off and pick up proposal, his concerns are somewhat alleviated. Commissioner Roupe suggested that perhaps entrance and exit arrows should be placed to eliminate confusion on how circulation should occur on site. Commissioner Garakani said that it would be helpful to have a traffic study. Commissioner Hunter reminded that the Commission could re-evaluate if problems occur. Commissioner Roupe added that if the proposed use of the Church for off-site drop off and pick up does not work out, the Use Permit can be reviewed. Commissioner Garakani asked how this would be monitored and by whom. Director Tom Sullivan replied that the staff planner would be the one to monitor. He added that generally, review is based upon complaints raised. Commissioner Roupe reiterated the importance of a special condition to require the Church in San Jose to obtain necessary approvals to assure compliance with its own Conditional Use Permit in allow this Saratoga-based school to share the Church’s San Jose parking facilities for the hours necessary to support this Use Permit. Planner Ann Welsh agreed that this could be added to the Conditions. Commissioner Kurasch asked if it is the consensus to limit the number of students on Saturday to 10 and to mark the parking spaces as reserved for the Dental Offices. Commissioner Zutshi again mentioned that so marking the parking spaces would not be necessary on Saturday when the Dental Office is not opened for business. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 5 Commissioner Hunter agreed that marking the parking would be confusing and assured that the Dental Office would promptly complain to the landlord in the event that their spaces are being taken by this school use. Commissioner Kurasch suggested a sign restricting the use of parking from Monday through Friday as an alternative. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roupe, seconded by Commissioner Kurasch, the Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a 1,500 square foot Institutional Use for the purpose of teaching second languages, delivering the gospel message and other enrichment programs on property located at 20444 Prospect Road with the following Conditions: 1. Compliance with the San Jose-issued Conditional Use Permit for the Church regarding approved hours for use of its parking lot; 2. An added Condition of Approval requiring the re-striping and signage for the on-site parking lot; 3. Establishment of a monitoring program to ensure conformance with the arrangements for the off-site student drop off and pick up process; and 4. A limitation to 10 students on site at a time on Saturdays. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: None Mr. Ken Silverman, 12179 Atrium Drive, Saratoga: • Said that he resides at the Park Saratoga Townhome Development and has concerns about this proposal. • Pointed out that there are many children and seniors and that additional traffic poses a concern, as do issues of overflow parking into the area. • Asked that the Commission take these concerns into consideration. Commissioner Roupe: • Pointed out that the students are picked up at their schools and will be dropped off-site to the Church location for pick up by their parents. Additionally, there is a limitation to 10 students on Saturday at any given time and a Monitoring Program will be in place. • Assured that if a problem comes up, Mr. Silverman can bring it to the attention of staff. • Asked Mr. Silverman if he finds these provisions to be adequate. Mr. Ken Silverman replied as long as everyone follows the plan. Director Tom Sullivan pointed out that neighbors are the best part of any monitoring program. One of the City’s two Code Enforcement staff can respond within thirty minutes. The Use Permit can be brought back for revocation if the use is not compatible with the area. *** Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING – ITEM NO. 2 Acting Chair Jackman stated that she received the Public Notice for this Item and will recuse herself. She turned the gavel over to Commissioner Roupe and left the dais to join the audience. Application #02-073 (517-09-069) POLLACK, 14500-14550 Big Basin Way: Conditional Use Permit application to allow an existing real estate office to expand into the adjacent 1,400 square foot storefront along Big Basin Way. The building is located in the CH-1 Commercial District. The lot size is .30 acre, the building contains 9,051 square feet and the property has 17 parking spaces. (WELSH) Planner Ann Welsh presented the staff report as follows: • Advised that the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to allow a real estate office to occupy a storefront at 14500 Big Basin Way. This site is adjacent to an existing Coldwell Banker office and the combined square footage would be 2,100 square feet. • Added that this conversion from retail to office would result in the loss of 1,000 square feet of retail space. • Informed that correspondence requesting denial was distributed. Additionally, the Economic Development Office is also requesting that this storefront be retained for retail use as it has desirable frontage. • Pointed out that the General Plan encourages commercial uses and therefore staff is recommending denial since this proposal would not enhance the commercial viability of the Village. Commissioner Kurasch asked if the Economic Development Office concentrates on the Village only. Director Tom Sullivan said that the Economic Development Office is concerned with every area of the City that has a Commercial Land Use designation. Commissioner Kurasch said that she assumes that the City Manager and Council concur with the recommendation of the Economic Development Office. Director Tom Sullivan replied yes. Commissioner Hunter asked Director Sullivan whether this proposal was ever agendized by the Business Group. Director Tom Sullivan said he does not believe so. Commissioner Roupe asked staff for the distinction between services and retail uses and questioned whether the generation of sales tax is the main difference. Planner Ann Welsh said that the Zoning Ordinance clearly identifies the service versus retail uses and clarified that a real estate agency does not generate sales tax. Sales tax revenue is encouraged in the General Plan goals for the Village. Director Tom Sullivan added that the Zoning Ordinance indicates that the first floor spaces in the Village are to be occupied by retail uses. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 7 Commissioner Hunter gave the example that a Kitchen and Design Store that also sells appliances would be retail while one that simply provided design services without sales of appliances would not be considered a retail use. Commissioner Roupe opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2 at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Mike James, Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker: • Said that the building owner, Mr. Pollack, provided a letter asking for approval of this Conditional Use Permit. • Said that Mr. Miles Rankin, a real estate broker in Saratoga for 35 years, accompanies him this evening. • Informed that Coldwell Banker currently has 150 agents in Saratoga and that they have always had an image in the Downtown. • Said that the two small spaces they currently occupy in Downtown Saratoga are not adequate and don’t work well for their needs. • Pointed out that with this Use Permit approval, they will shut down one of their two existing spaces, consisting of 400 square feet. Mr. Miles Rankin, Realtor, Coldwell Banker: • Identified himself as a 50-year resident and 40-year broker operating in Downtown Saratoga. • Said that they have 17 parking spaces, which would be adequate for their needs and that they would operate a very high-class real estate office in this space. This proposal will improve their existing operations in Downtown Saratoga. Commissioner Garakani pointed out that a retail shop would be more helpful to the other businesses in the area. Mr. Mike James replied that there are no potential retail uses pending for this location. Commissioner Hunter asked if there are other real estate offices nearby in the Village. Mr. Mike James replied no. Commissioner Hunter said that she has noticed that there appears to be lots of real estate offices in the downtowns of more affluent communities. Mr. Mike James said that their type of office would attract visitors to Saratoga. Commissioner Hunter said that she observed what appears to be office use within an empty store near this site. Director Tom Sullivan reported that this use is a current Code Enforcement case. Mr. Miles Rankin pointed out that there are already many other businesses in Downtown Saratoga that do not generate sales tax. Commissioner Zutshi asked Mr. Rankin if he has considered using a second floor space in lieu of a first floor storefront. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 8 Mr. Miles Rankin said that there are none available right now. Mr. Eugene Zambetti, 14540 Big Basin Way, Saratoga: • Said that he has concerns. • Pointed out that two businesses participate in Parking District 4 in this immediate area. • Stated that this is an ideal retail-based business location on a prime corner location. • Said that it is important to allow retail to come in. • Said that he has known Mr. Rankin for a long time but that he believes there is a better use of this site as retail since the windows are ideal for merchandise displays. Ms. Cynthia Fortino, 14510 Big Basin Way, Saratoga: • Said that she is a resident of the area and serves as Assistant Manager at the Butter Paddle store. • Stated that the store manager sent a letter. • Declared the importance of a vibrant retail environment. • Pointed out that a real estate office is a destination type business that will not generate traffic for the retail businesses in the Village. • Asked that the Commission not allow the erosion of retail business in the Downtown Area. Ms. Pinky Lafune, 14510 Big Basin Way, Saratoga: • Said that she is the Assistant Buyer at the Butter Paddle. • Stated that the Village is charming and needs to be left that way. Mr. Miles Rankin: • Stated that businesses are fleeing Saratoga and people are not shopping in Saratoga. • Added that vacancies exist up and down Big Basin Way. • Pointed out that there are other service-oriented businesses along Big Basin Way including banks. A real estate office is needed too. • Pointed out that they typically have only four to five people per office at any given time. • Said that everything would work out fine and that only 1,000 square feet of retail space would be lost. Commissioner Roupe proposed a potential compromise of having the real estate office give up all the current space occupied so that it can be returned to retail uses. This would result in a loss of only 300 square feet of retail space instead of 1,000. Mr. Miles Rankin said he would take the suggestion under advisement. Commissioner Kurasch pointed out that this is not the proposal currently before the Commission. Mr. Miles Rankin again asked why banks are a permitted use while a real estate office is not. Commissioner Roupe said that the banks have been there a long time and the City now has General Plan guidelines in place. The City does not want to worsen the situation by removing more retail space from the Village. Commissioner Roupe closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2 at 8:15 p.m. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 9 Commissioner Kurasch: • Said that public comments have been made and good points raised including parking concerns for the area. • Said that to change the use of this site from retail to office would be opportunity given away since this site has the potential of being a viable retail use. • Stated that it is important not to close the door permanently for retail uses, as it would have a longstanding impact on the Downtown. • Pointed out that the current economic downturn is occurring all over right now and not just in the Village. • Added that it is important to support the other businesses by bringing in foot traffic and it is also important not to have destination businesses as there are already enough and more are not needed. • Stated that this proposal is inconsistent with the Downtown both aesthetically and functionally. • Said that she will vote to deny this request. Commissioner Garakani agreed with Commissioner Kurasch. He added that for the good of Saratoga, this real estate office should consider space other than in the Downtown. Commissioner Hunter: • Advised that she attends the Business Development Meetings and also shops in Downtown Saratoga all the time. • Said that she has no problem with real estate offices but that there are two spaces occupied already by this real estate company. • Expressed agreement with the points made by Commissioner Kurasch. • Said that this is a relatively new building of approximately 15 years and is prominently located. • Agreed that adequacy of available parking is a concern. • Said that she hopes a retail use can be located for this site. • Stated her support for the staff recommendation for denial. Commissioner Roupe asked what the parking requirement is for an office use. Planner Ann Welsh replied that this is a 9,000 square foot structure and that an office use requires one parking space for every 200 square feet. This would result in a need for 45 spaces. While available City parking can also be applied, this project is very underparked. Commissioner Roupe asked for clarification that this building does not itself provide adequate parking. Commissioner Hunter pointed out that Exclusively Yours customers were not allowed to park there. Commissioner Zutshi agreed that retail uses are more necessary than a real estate office at this location. Commissioner Roupe: • Said that he supports the need for retail and staff’s recommendation. • Added that he also recognizes the benefit of a long-standing real estate office such as this one. • Suggested that the applicant consider consolidating their offices into the Exclusively Yours tenant space and leaving two spaces available for retail use. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 10 Commissioner Kurasch: • Stated that that alternative would still not be viable as it still represents the conversion of retail space into offices. • Cautioned that the Commission should not give this applicant the impression that this is a likely alternative. • Said that she is not in favor of converting retail into office at all. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Kurasch, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, the Planning Commission denied the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a real estate office on Big Basin Way. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: Jackman Acting Chair Jackman returned to the dais and assumed the gavel. *** PUBLIC HEARING – ITEM NO. 3 Application #02-058 (CITYWIDE) – SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION: Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding development standards for basements. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will include a revised definition of “basement,” provide a definition of “lightwell,” specify setback and size requirements and specify planning review requirements for proposed basements. (VASUDEVAN) (CONTINUED FROM 4/24/02) Director Tom Sullivan presented the staff report as follows: • Advised that at the last Commission meeting a Public Hearing was held to consider amendments to the development standards for basements. • Stated that the item was then continued to allow the conclusion of the Public Review Period, which occurred on April 29, 2002. No comments were received. • Stated that numerous reports and discussions have been held and commended Commissioner Jackman and Planner Lata Vasudevan for their work on this update. Acting Chair Jackman opened the Public Hearing on Agenda Item No. 3 at 8:27 p.m. Mr. Andrew Barnes, 14377 Old Wood Road, Saratoga: • Stated that this Basement Update would have been helpful to him when he was planning his home. • Said that it has taken 18 months to get his project through the City, which represents lots of time and money invested. • Asked if this Ordinance Amendment would be retroactive since he is fearful that it would limit his own project. Director Tom Sullivan assured Mr. Barnes that the Ordinance Update would not be retroactive nor apply to his project. He added that Mr. Barnes appears to misunderstand some aspect of the proposal. He added that basement space is still not counted as FAR unless it is a daylight basement. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 11 Commissioner Kurasch added that there is no net square footage effect as a result of this Ordinance. Commissioner Roupe added that the Amended Ordinance would help with basements on Hillside projects. Mr. Andrew Barnes said that mandatory Soils Report should be required very early in the process, as this would save time. Director Tom Sullivan said that a project planner addresses these issues and provides a letter to the applicant within 30 days and schedules for a hearing within 60 days of an application being found complete. Commissioner Kurasch told Mr. Barnes that it is important to comment on the Basement Ordinance Amendment in general terms rather than based upon his specific project. Commissioner Hunter suggested that Mr. Barnes provide his recommendations via letter for consideration by the Commission’s Subcommittee on Design Review Processes. Commissioner Roupe asked if one or two motions would be required. Director Tom Sullivan replied that one motion could suffice. Acting Chair Jackman closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3 at 8:40 p.m. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roupe, seconded by Commissioner Kurasch, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution granting a Negative Declaration and a second Resolution recommending adoption of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Application #02-058) regarding development standards for basements as proposed. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: None *** PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM NO. 4 Application #02-080 (386-26-080) CITY OF SARATOGA, 19848 Prospect Avenue: General Plan Land Use Map Amendment from Quasi-Public Facilities to Public Facilities. The proposed General Plan Land Use Map Amendment would allow the city to own and utilize the property in a manner consistent with the provisions of the City’s General Plan. The Land Use Element of the General Plan indicates that properties designated Quasi-Public Facility cannot be controlled by a publicly elected governing board. Director Tom Sullivan presented the staff report as follows: • Advised that the City has made an offer to purchase property owned by Grace United Methodist Church at 19848 Prospect Avenue. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 12 • Added that this purchase requires an adjustment to the site’s General Plan Land Use designation, which is currently Quasi-Public Facilities, since it is not appropriate for a property so designated to be controlled by a publicly elected governing board. • Recommended a change from Quasi-Public Facilities to Public Facilities for this parcel. Commissioner Roupe asked if this change is intended just for this one site. Director Tom Sullivan replied yes. Commissioner Roupe asked if a Condition could be imposed that this change not go through if the City does not end up buying this property. Director Tom Sullivan assured that this change would not go through if the purchase were not completed. He added that two Resolutions are required. One for the Environmental Determination and the second for the General Plan Land Use Amendment itself. The Commission must be able to make the finding that this change is consistent with the General Plan. Acting Chair Jackman opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4 at 8:45 p.m. Acting Chair Jackman closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4 at 8:45 p.m. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roupe, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, the Planning Commission adopted two Resolutions, one to make the Environmental Determination and the second to recommend approval of a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment from Quasi Public Facilities to Public Facilities for property located at 19848 Prospect Avenue, with the understanding that this action assumes the City will go forward with the purchase of this property. If not, the parcel will retain the current Quasi Public Facilities General Plan Land Use designation. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: None *** DIRECTOR’S ITEMS There were no Director’s Items. COMMISSION ITEMS Subcommittee Reports Commissioner Hunter advised that the Design Review Subcommittee held a preliminary meeting and will meet again soon. They plan to work to streamline the design review process. Commissioner Roupe strongly encouraged public comments on this process. Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002 Page 13 Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair Commissioner Hunter asked how long each member of the Commission has served and which Commissioners have served as Chair. Commissioner Roupe replied that he and Commissioners Kurasch and Jackman have each served for three years and none of them have yet served as Chair. He added that traditionally, if the Vice Chair is willing, they are invited to serve the following year as Chair. He asked Commissioner Jackman if she was interested in serving as the Chair. Commissioner Jackman replied yes. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roupe, seconded by Commissioner Zutshi, Commissioner Jackman was elected to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission for the next 12 months. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: None Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Hunter, seconded by Commissioner Roupe, Commissioner Kurasch was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for the next 12 months. AYES: Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe and Zutshi NOES: None ABSENT: Barry ABSTAIN: None Housing Luncheon Commissioner Zutshi advised that she and Commissioner Garakani attended the Housing luncheon today. Commissioner Garakani stated that he found it to be very informative. COMMUNICATIONS Written – Minutes from Regular City Council Meeting of April 3, 2002. ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING Acting Chair Jackman adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting set for Wednesday, May 22, 2002, to begin at 7 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: Corinne A. Shinn, Minutes Clerk