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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 18 3
Kristi Hanson X 18 3
Richard O'Donnell X 10 11
Chris Van Vliet X 20 1
John Vuksic X 19 2
Ray Lopez X 19 2
Karen Oppenheim X 11 1
Also Present:
Phil Drell, Director, Community Development
Francisco Urbina, Associate Planner
Tony Bagato, Planning Technician
Donna Quaiver, Senior Office Assistant
Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 28, 2003
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Oppenheim to
approve the minutes of October 28, 2003. The motion carried 5-0-1-1 with
Commissioner Lopez abstaining and Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. None.
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A. Final Drawings
1. CASE NO.: SA 03-138
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SURESH SHAH, 40-530 Morningstar
Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
revised building identification monument signs for Morningstar Plaza.
LOCATION: 73-733 Fred Waring Drive
ZONE: OP
Mr. Bagato stated that the applicant has returned with revised plans for
two monument signs. Mr. Urbina stated that the ARC had continued
this request so that the monument signs could be re-designed so that
some of the materials reflected the materials used on the building,
which has been done. The overall height of the sign is 6'.
Commissioner Vuksic asked about the material used on the part of the
sign that's not brick. Mr. Urbina stated that it will be a simulated stucco
finish.
Commissioner Hanson asked about the code for the height of
monument signs. Mr. Urbina stated that it's 6' for the sign area portion
but we could allow monument signs at 12' in height including the
decorative material on top of the copy portion of the sign.
Commissioner Hanson stated that the tenant signs are internally
illuminated and wondered if the whole sign will light up and not just the
letters. Mr. Shah stated that only the letters will be lit up.
Commissioner Van Vliet asked how many tenants are in the building.
Mr. Shah stated that he has twelve tenants, but will only allow three
tenants on the monument signs. The same three tenants will be on
both signs. Commissioner Van Vliet commented that he was
concerned about the need to even have the tenants listed on the signs.
They're only proposing having three tenants listed on the monument
signs. Commissioner Gregory commented that it's hard to see the
signs on the sides of the building because the trees have grown up in
front of them. The first time he went to the Keith Companies he had a
hard time finding them. The problem of having the signage on the wall
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of the building is that with landscaping there for a different purpose, it
ends up potentially obscuring the signage. Having a monument sign
would be a good idea in this case.
Commissioner Vuksic stated that he's trying to imagine what it'll look
like if they have names like the Keith Companies where it says "tenant".
He asked the applicant how it would work if the tenant requires two
lines to get their name on the sign. Commissioner Hanson stated that
they would have to stay within the size of the box and Mr. Shah
concurred.
Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner
Vuksic for approval subject to having only the letters illuminated on the
tenant signs. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner O'Donnell
absent.
2. CASE NO.: MISC 03-45
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ROB SHEARER, 8 Cholla Lane, Palm
Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
roof height of 17'6" on a single family home.
LOCATION: 44-818 Cabrillo Avenue
ZONE: R-1
Mr. Bagato stated that the applicant was not present.
Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner
Lopez to continue the request to allow the applicant to be present.
Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
3. CASE NO.: SA 03-159
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RORY WOOD, 12992 Trail View Lane,
Chino Hills, CA 91709-1015
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
business signage on awning.
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LOCATION: 73-260 El Paseo, Suite 3A, Legends Celebrity
Memorabilia
ZONE: C-1
Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hanson for approval by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with
Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
4. CASE NO.: MISC 03-47
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TIM BUENZLI, 463 Desert Falls Drive
North, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
18' roof height on a single family residence.
LOCATION: 38-770 Desert Mirage Drive
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Urbina stated that he went to the site and didn't see any other flat-
roof homes. The other homes all had tile roofs. In this case, the
applicant is proposing a flat roof home. He asked the applicant if there
was a specific reason why he's proposing a flat roof versus a pitched,
tile roof. Mr. Tim Buenzli, applicant, commented that he prefers a flat
roof and likes the style of it. His proposal includes a daylight basement
so he's raising the pad. If he put a pitched, tile roof on the home it
would exceed 18' in height. Mr. Drell stated that the issue is how high
the flat roof has to be or the variations in the various elements of the
building.
Commissioner Vuksic commented that he noticed that it looks like
you're stepping up quite a bit to get to the house. Mr. Buenzli stated
that it's approximately 3' up from the basement. Commissioner Vuksic
asked if the garage is about 3' below the house. Mr. Buenzli stated that
the garage is about 2'/2' below the house with a step up to the house
from the garage. Commissioner Vuksic stated that it looks like it would
be possible to lower the garage element. Right now, they've taken a
line that goes over the entry of the home and have taken it out over the
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entire garage near the front of the street at the same height, which is
pretty high. He asked the applicant if the garage element could be
lowered so that they have more stepping of the parapets.
Commissioner Hanson stated that the amount of white space above the
garage is quite excessive compared to what you would normally see.
Mr. Buenzli stated that he was expecting the garage to have a 9'
ceiling. The swamp coolers will be roof mounted. Commissioner
Hanson stated that they won't be screened by the parapet because it's
shown at 2' in height. That's not tall enough. Swamp coolers are
typically 36"-42" in height.
Commissioner Vuksic stated that the swamp coolers will be sticking up
a couple of feet above the parapet. Commissioner Hanson commented
that the height of the unit could be 24" but it sits on top of a curb which
can vary in height from 6"-8" plus the roof is sloped so if it's up by the
higher portion, he'll have some issues hiding the equipment. Mr. Drell
stated that typically when you put something on the roof you have to
create some part of the roof that's a little bit lower. Some part of the
roof will have an 8' plate, such as a hallway, and that's where you put
your rooftop equipment.
Commissioner Hanson stated that the sides of the parapet should lower
down to 15' or less, which makes the middle more prominent. It won't
change the plans that much but will drop the plate lines slightly.
Commissioner Vuksic stated that the swamp cooler needs to be
addressed. It will be very visible. Commissioner Gregory asked the
applicant if the swamp cooler has to go on the roof or could it be
mounted on the ground. Commissioner Lopez commented that he had
a swamp cooler on the ground on the north side of his home and it was
great because it was shaded. Mr. Buenzli commented that he could
drop the roof height over the closet to 8'. There would be no problem
dropping the garage element. Commissioner Hanson reminded the
applicant that he'll need at least 42" from the top of the roof to the
parapet in order to screen the equipment. Mr. Buenzli stated that he
doesn't want anything to be seen. There's also going to be a deck on
the roof so you'll see people up there occasionally. Commissioner
Vuksic suggested that the architect for the project prepare an elevation
and roof plan. Show the ARC in a sketch form what you propose to do.
Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner
Vuksic to continue the request to allow the applicant to submit revised
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elevations and roof plan showing (1) the garage element being lowered,
(2) 15' parapet height on sides, and (3) 42" depth from roof deck to top
of parapet to screen rooftop equipment. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with
Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
5. CASE NO.: MISC 03-46
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THEODORE R. NICOLAY, 44-630
San Clemente, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval
of a 6' garden wall 7' from the curb.
LOCATION: 44-630 San Clemente Circle
ZONE: R-1
Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hanson for approval by minute motion subject to adding landscaping
along outside of wall. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
6. CASE NO.: MISC 03-43
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHOICE ENTERPRISE, 74-925
Highway 111, Suite 14, Indian Wells, CA 92210
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of
final approval of a four-unit apartment complex.
LOCATION: 73-765 Shadow Mountain Drive
ZONE: R-3
Mr. Bagato stated that Mr. Urbina spoke to the applicant who told him
that he didn't want to do the recessed windows at first, which is why it
was added to the agenda. However, the applicant decided to go ahead
with the recessed windows, therefore, the request has been withdrawn.
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Action: This request was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the
meeting.
7. CASE NO.: MISC 03-48
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TOM LIBBY, 74-056 Aster Drive,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
detached storage shed.
LOCATION: 74-056 Aster Drive
ZONE: R-1 9,000
Mr. Bagato stated that he went to the site because in the photo, the
shed looked a lot closer than 8' to the property line. Mr. Libby,
applicant, was not present. The shed is actually 4'10" away from the
property line. In order for the shed to comply with the setback and
height requirements, the applicant would have to move the shed back
2'6" and cut it down to 8' in height. The shed is used for storage and
will have a stucco finish to match the house. The applicant told Mr.
Bagato that the wall is one foot off the property line so even giving him
the benefit of a doubt, he still would have to move the shed 2'6" feet.
Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner
Van Vliet for approval subject to (1) move shed away from the property
line an additional 2'6" to comply with the setback requirement, and (2)
reduce height of shed to 8'. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
8. CASE NO.: MISC 03-40
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): STAN & MICHELLE SMITH, 72-796
Willow Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval to
park RV in side yard of single family residence.
LOCATION: 72-796 Willow
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ZONE: R-1 10,000
Mr. Bagato stated that the applicant was not present and suggested
that the request be continued. Commissioner Gregory asked if any
changes had been made since it was last seen by the ARC. Mr. Urbina
stated that no changes had been made from the previous submittal. A
picture of the proposed gate was shown to the commission. The two
proposed gates would be 8' x 8' and would be made of wrought iron
with a solid metal backing.
Commissioner Hanson stated that the proposed area to store the RV is
too visible. It's an improper place to put it. The applicant has been
given two opportunities to be here. Commissioner Vuksic commented
that a letter from the neighbor isn't sufficient because it really affects
anyone who drives around there.
Action: Commissioner Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner
Oppenheim to deny the request because the proposed storage area is
in a very visible location and it would be difficult to screen an RV of this
size. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
9. CASE NO.: MISC 03-49
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MARLON CHANEY & ASSOCIATES,
255 N. El Cielo Road, #128, Palm Springs, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of
garden entry wall for a single family residence.
LOCATION: 72-916 Skyward Way
ZONE: R-1 10,000
Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hanson for approval by minute motion subject to applicant submitting a
landscape plan. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner O'Donnell
absent.
B. Preliminary Plans
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1. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 03-18
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED, LLC,
1400 Quail Street, Suite 135, Newport Beach, CA 92660
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval
of revised plans for a two-building center consisting of a Wendy's fast
food restaurant with drive-through and a proposed future sit-down
restaurant.
LOCATION: 78-078 Country Club, northwest corner of Washington and
Country Club.
ZONE: C1
Mr. Bagato stated that this item was previously before the commission.
The applicant has returned with plans that show significant changes.
They have tried to match some of the other buildings in the area.
Computer simulations were displayed for the commission to review.
Commissioner Hanson stated that one thing that she doesn't like is
parapets that don't tie back to anything. She commented that she was
generally okay with everything subject to one little addition that they
could make on the south side and the issues of view lines for
equipment.
Mr. Drell stated that the drive through is on the south side which is on
the Country Club elevation. It's not an architectural problem, but it is a
site planning problem. Drive throughs have to have something "special"
about them. They have to go above and beyond, design-wise, to meet
the standards of the City.
Commissioner Vuksic stated that his first impression was that the
building looked awfully close to the street on Country Club. There's not
a lot of planting area left between the drive through and the service side
of the building. Craig Smith, applicant, stated that one thing to keep in
mind about this site is that there's a difference in the elevation to what's
at grade. The grade differentiation between the hard corner where the
drive through is located is 8' or 9'. Mr. Drell stated that the issue is with
the Country Club elevation. If the building is that close to the street, it
should have far better architecture and should look more like a front. It
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looks like a dressed up rear end and not a front in addition to being the
aisle of the drive through.
Commissioner Gregory commented that in order to help the applicant,
they should be as clear as possible. What Mr. Drell was trying to say
earlier was that we're looking for extra effort. Right now we clearly
have a situation where the edges of the envelope are being pushed
because they're proposing a fair amount of "stuff' in a small place. We,
who have some trouble with drive throughs, and see only approximately
16' of setback from the curb face of which 8' is sidewalk, leaving only 8'
of landscaping behind something that we don't like. Right there, we
have a conflict. We're talking about wanting to have some type of trellis
work on the south side, which isn't indicated on the plans.
John Tarlos, Wendy's architect, and Rick Finkel, site architect, were
present to answer questions. Mr. Craig Smith stated that they were in a
tough spot the last time trying to speak on behalf of Wendy's, which is
why Mr. Tarlos was present at this meeting. All of the previous
comments made by the commission were given to Mr. Tarlos. When it
comes to a "special" element, they had talked about a really nice
outdoor covered dining area. Mr. Drell commented that the most visible
part of the building has both the greatest negative in some people's
perception and the least amount of positive architecture to overcome it.
The tower element is spoiled by the two service doors. Commissioner
Hanson suggested adding a series of palm trees in front of the blank
stucco face. They do have a planter area that appears to be a fairly
good size so they could have some vertical elements that would break
up the stucco face. If the doors were painted a dark brown that match
the rock and add awnings, which would give them a shadow line. It
would make the doors go away.
Mr. Finkel stated that this is problematic because the back of the
building is where the kitchen is located. They can't add windows or
have a lot of variations in and out because there are long lines of
equipment against those walls. He understands that they need to dress
this area up. They've tried to break up the parapet, add light fixtures,
stone elements, wainscotting, etc... What they're looking for is creating
more ins and outs with the walls and windows. They don't have a lot of
latitude to do a lot with the architecture itself. The wall is going to be a
windowless, fairly long wall. Mr. Drell commented that he had
suggested changing the site plan but the applicant seems to be
resisting. When you're backing up a building to the primary public view,
it creates a problem.
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Mr. Tarlos stated that they could push the building back 7' by cutting out
the patio in the front, but could probably create another patio in the
back.
Commissioner Gregory stated that as "unfun" as it is hearing it, it's
better to hear it now as opposed to us saying that it's okay and then
they get beaten up later. We're actually saving you a lot of grief. Mr.
Craig Smith commented that this is very productive and appreciates the
comments. He has to alter the plan in such a way that is more
palatable. The problem with the project in general is the elevation
along Country Club and how close it is to the street as well as the lack
of landscaping. The suggestions that he's heard include increasing the
landscaping, move the building further from the street and create
something architecturally on the south side that is sexier. Mr. Drell
commented that it should look more like a front and not like a dressed
up back. Mr. Finkel stated that there was also a suggestion to create
another trellis element over the drive through, which creates a
foreground element that can be landscaped and it softens the view
between the street and the building. It also adds a little more interest to
the rear of the building and screens the back equipment doors.
Commissioner Gregory stated that the trellis would also prevent people
from "frying" in the sun.
Commissioner Hanson asked if one of the solutions was flipping the site
plan. Mr. Tarlos stated that the pick-up window would be on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
Commissioner Gregory asked if the applicant was going to put up some
type of guard rail or have a wall continue higher to provide safety on the
slope. Mr. Craig Smith stated that they would have to build a wall high
enough to address that situation, however high it is determined to be by
the City. Mr. Finkel stated that they've already talked to their landscape
architect about doing a continuous shrub row with a guard rail right up
against the shrub row. From the street, you wouldn't see a guard rail.
Mr. Drell stated that they should've show cars in the drive through to
see how well they would be screened. Mr. Finkel commented that you
wouldn't see them. You would just barely be seeing the top of a car.
Commissioner Hanson stated that the parapet walls on top of roofs that
you can see the ends of them and they don't go anywhere. They don't
die into another wall. They're just sort of sticking out there. They're
going to have that issue here. That sort of thing is offensive looking.
They need to wrap around to complete the architectural treatment.
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Commissioner Vuksic commented that he's always been amazed at
how tall these small restaurant buildings are. They look like you're in a
funny house and you're looking through a mirror that stretching the
buildings vertically. There's a situation with Washington Street where
you can see the roof. What they should think about doing is introducing
some other screening elements to screen the roof-mounted equipment
because the parapets aren't going to do it when you're coming into
town. You're going to be looking at the roof and the equipment. They
should consider adding another tier of architecture where they're
screening the equipment which will give them the opportunity to lower
the parapets at the faces of the buildings because you will no longer be
relying on them to do that.
Mr. Craig Smith commented that he could see how a nice trellis added
to the corner of the building would go a long way to really dress up that
area. They could also move the building back and increase the
landscaping. Commissioner Gregory stated that he was wondering if
they were trying to do too many things in such a small space. Mr. Drell
suggested that their plan has to meet the City's minimum landscape
requirements. The parking lot looks very bare. The requirement in this
zone is double the landscaping and 15% of parking lot has to be
landscaped.
Commissioner Gregory commented that the applicant has to do
something extra special. What that means is doing something more
than adding bolt-ons, i.e. a bolt-on trellis, hedges, etc... It has to be
something where the intrinsic design is darn good and makes the City
Council happy. Mr. Craig Smith stated that they could dress up the rear
elevation of the building, add an awning, add a trellis to the end and
move the building further back. This is the direction that they're going
to move in. Originally, none of the site issues were addressed at the
first meeting. Commissioner Van Vliet commented that they were
addressed at the first meeting. Mr. Drell stated that staff has been
advocating a totally different site approach from day one. We've been
told that this is the only way that it can be done. They'll have to give
themselves more room to do it. They still have a long way to go. They
will probably have to physically expand the site to overcome the
handicap of having both the back end of the building and the drive
through the most visible public face of the project. They're probably
need 30' of landscaping along Country Club.
Commissioner Vuksic commented that some of the stone looks like its
applied in a very token way, especially the wainscot. They have a 3'
wainscot going all the way around the entire building with a standard
little cap on top of it, which could apply to any style of architecture.
They have a potential for a very nice desert contemporary type of
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building. They should think more about the application of the stone. He
suggested using a furred out element that's a darker color plaster and
forget the stone because it looks very token.
Commissioner Hanson suggested making the trellis columns all stone,
as opposed to wainscot so they look like an element. Commissioner
Vuksic stated that it would be nice to see it broken up instead of seeing
the same thing around the entire building even if it was plaster or stone.
Commissioner Gregory suggested using the same amount of stone but
use it in different places.
Commissioner Vuksic commented that he wanted to stress that they
should be creative on the parapet lines and bring them down by
introducing some architectural elements that screen the equipment that
isn't necessarily just having this high parapet as you need across the
face of your building. It's not necessarily just one screen in the middle.
With having different equipment up there, their exhausts may be in one
element and some of the air handlers are in a different element. They
could use a composition of forms to take care of that.
Commissioner Vuksic commented on the applicant's willingness to work
with the ARC and the commission will try not to be unreasonable or
dictate an architectural style.
Commissioner Gregory stated that the site plan needs a lot of work and
he expressed to the applicant that the ARC is very serious about this
issue. Mr. Finkel stated that they can't spin the building. Commissioner
Gregory commented that he's not saying they should spin the building.
The site plan is not acceptable. How clear can we make it? Mr. Drell
stated that the applicant is taking the worst elements of the building and
pushing them right up to the street. We're willing to accept the building
near the street if it looks great. The only solution in the applicant's site
plan is to sacrifice some more real estate and push it off the street.
Commissioner Gregory stated that he's worried that in our effort to be
gentlemanly, that we're creating a monster here. Mr. Craig Smith
stated that they have lots of land to work with. They can move the
building back. That's not something they can't do. They can't flip the
building, but they can add landscaping.
Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hanson to continue the request to allow the applicant to submit revised
plans. Motion carried 6-0-0-1 with Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
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2. CASE NO.: CUP 03-25
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GULF-CALIFORNIA BROADCAST
CO., 42-650 Melanie Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of
installation of 80-foot self-supporting telecommunications tower
adjacent to studio building. KESQ-TV
LOCATION: 42-650 Melanie Place
ZONE: SI
Mr. Urbina stated that the applicant moved the tower to the location
suggested by the commission at the last meeting. They submitted
revised photo simulations. The applicant is proposing two 35' high fan
palms in front of the tower. Bob Velans, representative for KESQ-TV,
was present and commented that 35' is about as high as you can get
palm trees. He's not aware of any taller than that. Next door is a pipe
storage yard, behind them is a settling pond, Cardiff bus parking is
across from them and they're in a service industrial area. Currently,
they have a 65' tower on top of the building which is not structurally
capable what's on there now. They're using a double guy wire and they
really have to do something to basically make it safe.
Commissioner Gregory asked Mr. Velans if he has letters from his
neighbors. Mr. Urbina stated that the neighbors won't be noticed until
they get to the Planning Commission public hearing. Mr. Drell stated
that the commission's job is to determine whether it's acceptable or in
some way can be acceptable. There's no way to change the laws of
physics.
Mr. Velans stated that putting the antenna in the proposed location will
require the City to allow them to remove one parking space.
Action: Commissioner Oppenheim moved, seconded by Commissioner
Lopez for approval. Motion carried 5-0-1-1 with Commissioner Van
Vliet abstaining and Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
TONY BAGATO, ASSISTANT PLANNER for
STEVE SMITH, PLANNING MANAGER
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