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Commissioner Ott indicated there was a need to address parking concerns and said there was a need for continuity and support for Planning Commission decisions. Commissioner Oliva agreed on the need for regular -size lots as people needed privacy and children needed space. She believed the cottages developer had good ideas but she said there was a problem with side yard and set -backs. Commissioner Archuleta referred to Club 215 and the parking area where big rig trailers lined up. Chairman Hernandez stressed the need to create ad hoc committee to reevaluate the (zoning) ordinance to help the process move smoothly. Councilmember Sanders shared frustration on the parking ordinance which, he believed, was circumvented when vehicles were moved just a few feet to avoid citation. He commented on cars that were not licensed properly; the recreation vehicle ordinance, in abeyance at this time; Centex development and amendments and the updating of the General Plan regarding Agua Mansa realignment. Councilmember Hutton asked that redevelopment projects be processed through the planning and development department, for its recommendation, and before the Planning Commission, for its concern and determination. He believed this would cut hours on some projects. He spoke about density transfer, where all units in a major development are condensed to one location. He identified the need for business growth, primarily, to keep businesses in the area to generate revenue and jobs. Alluding to his past service on the Planning Commission, Councilmember Beltran volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee. As chairman of the Redevelopment Agency, he informed that the Redevelopment Agency's goal was to stimulate economic growth and that it was working hard on economic development. He encouraged communication. Councilmember Bennett found the "cottage" display model attractive; however, she identified the need for standard -lot sizes. She declared there was a need for the City to be business friendly. She agreed there was a need for growth without sacrificing the quality of life. She submitted there was a need to re-examine pertinent ordinances. Highlighting information from the Oregon Benchwork, she spoke about values: Family, teamwork, Recognition, Partnership, Integrity and quality. She urged everyone to look for solutions to challenges and to respect each other. She stated that diverse ideas brought positive growth. Councilmember Cook said that good planning was using the present to build the future. With teamwork, she declared there was no limit 2 M M 14 1596