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PlanningBoard | 2007-12-10 | 6 | walkways." Mr. Garrison replied that was in the nature of findings, which summarized all of the review that had been performed; the finding would be summarized in that way. Board Member Lynch suggested that specific items were tangible, operational items that should be included to flesh out the macro findings. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft wanted to ensure there were adequate safeguards to reflect the work that had been done. Mr. Garrison noted that the Design Review Manual would be more appropriate to incorporate that level of detail, including recommended minimum width sidewalks and so on. Vice President Kohlstrand believed that staff's work on the guidelines was very positive, and she was encouraged to see the people from EDC in attendance as well. She believed that the bigger issues should be addressed first, such as the appropriateness of more shopping centers. She believed that public opinion seemed to be moving away from the development of shopping centers. Vice President Kohlstrand supported staff's plan to go back to the business community, and inquired whether a month would be adequate, given the upcoming holidays. Mr. Thomas replied that would not be adequate, but staff and the EDC wanted to move this item forward. They would like to get the Zoning Amendment and General Plan policies to City Council as a complete package. President Cook noted that she had been concerned about the large buildings at South Shore being changed piece by piece, and would like that level of change to come back to the Planning Board at one time. She inquired whether there were any instances where a nonconforming use would be desirable in a neighborhood commercial district. Mr. Garrison noted that when the City was looking at 60,000 square foot stores, they were not going to include the C-1 neighborhood districts, because there were already policies in place requiring the businesses to serve the neighborhoods, as well as other restrictions. He noted that the 30,000 square foot stores would still have to meet the other policies and requirements; if they did not, the City had the grounds to deny the use permit, which was a stronger permit than trying to deny it because of the design review when they were not changing the building. Mr. Thomas noted that there were a number of existing nonconforming businesses that did not have use permits, particularly if they were initiated before the use permit requirement came into place. Vice President Kohlstrand believed this would be a good conversation to have with the businesses. Page 6 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2007-12-10.pdf |