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  • regular meeting of the council

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-02-12

    Feb 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on February 12, 2026, and recommended passage of three ordinances. CB 121155 transfers partial jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities' Bitter Lake Reservoir property to the Seattle Department of Transportation for street and sidewalk purposes, approved 4–0 by the committee. CB 121160 authorizes Seattle Public Utilities' General Manager and CEO to enter an interlocal agreement with the regional Water Supply Forum to coordinate drinking water supply issues across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, approved 3–0. CB 121161 amends Secondary Use Policies for the Cedar River Municipal Watershed to permit limited application of the herbicide imazapyr to treat invasive knotweed species, approved 3–0. The committee also heard a Comcast Franchise Renewal presentation as an information item.

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  • Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee — Minutes 2026-01-15

    Jan 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on January 15, 2026, with five members present (Chair Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, and Eddie Lin). The committee heard an information item on traffic safety and Vision Zero goals, and unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 121022, granting HST Lessee West Seattle LLC a 15-year permit (renewable for one successive 15-year term) to maintain and operate a pedestrian skybridge over Virginia Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, and CB 121117, vacating an alley in Block 24 of the Denny Triangle neighborhood and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement with GID Development Group and Seattle Parks and Recreation. Both bills passed 5–0 with no opposing votes.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-15

    Sep 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 15, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, Rinck, Rivera) to conduct four items of business. The committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a contract rezone for 352 Roy Street, changing the zoning from Seattle Mixed Uptown 65-foot height limit to 85-foot height limit with Mandatory Housing Affordability overlay, with a related ordinance (CB 121074) also recommended unanimously. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121045, which updates timelines for City review of land use permits by amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.76.005 and 23.76.010 and amending Resolution 31602. A fourth item, CB 121047, relating to construction codes and substantial alteration requirements for buildings greater than 7,000 square feet, was recommended for passage, with voting results recorded as incomplete in the minutes.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-03

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 3, 2025, with five members present (Mark Solomon, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera) to address six land use items. The Committee recommended approval of a waiver to install 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course (CF 314536), approved unanimously 5–0. The Committee recommended passage as amended of the Roots to Roofs Bonus Pilot Program ordinance (CB 121011), which adds new Sections 23.40.090 through 23.40.097 to the Seattle Municipal Code, with a 4–1 vote in favor (Rivera opposed). A contract rezone application for 352 Roy Street to increase the height limit from 65 feet to 85 feet (CF 314534) was discussed, and an ordinance updating land use permit review timelines (CB 121045) was heard at a public hearing but not voted on during the meeting.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-08-06

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on August 6, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. with five members present and one excused. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121009, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.22.024, 23.22.064, 23.22.066, 23.22.070, 23.22.072, 23.22.074, and 23.22.078 and repeals Subchapter IV (Sections 23.22.082, 23.22.084, 23.22.086, and 23.22.088) to update subdivision procedures, with a 4–0 vote in favor from Councilmembers Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, and Rinck. The Committee also discussed CF 314536 regarding installation of 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course and three additional council bills: CB 121049 for rezoning land in the Lake City neighborhood, CB 121047 limiting substantial alteration requirements to buildings exceeding 7,000 square feet, and CB 121045 updating timelines for City review of land use permits. The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-06-04

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 4, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera) to consider land use and zoning matters. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120975, an ordinance addressing signage, light rail transit facility permitting, and amendments to 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code, with a unanimous 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The meeting began at 2:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-29

    May 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 29, 2025, at 2:07 p.m. with four members present and one late arrival (Councilmember Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Molly Spetalnick's reappointment to the Seattle Design Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use, zoning, and signage that clarifies requirements and supports efficient permitting for light rail transit facilities, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-12

    May 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Solomon. The committee discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that addresses signage, clarifies requirements for light rail transit facility permitting, and amends multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including Sections 23.40 through 23.88 and Sections 25.08 through 25.11. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-04-30

    Apr 30, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on April 30, 2025, with five members present (Councilmembers Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera) under the presiding of Councilmember Solomon. CB 120949, relating to land use and zoning amendments to expand housing options by easing barriers to accessory dwelling unit construction and use as required by state legislation, was recommended for passage by the full City Council on a 5–0 vote. CB 120975, relating to land use and zoning for signage requirements and light rail transit facility permitting, was discussed but no committee recommendation vote was recorded. The meeting was held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-04-17

    Apr 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 17, 2025, the Seattle Land Use Committee met with four members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck) to conduct five appointment items and two ordinance discussions. The Committee unanimously recommended (4–0) confirmation of Raymond W. Gastil and Shirin Masoudi as new members of the Seattle Design Commission, and reappointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert, Ben Gist, and Kevin O'Neill as chair and member, all for terms ending February 28, 2027. CB 120949, an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections to expand accessory dwelling unit options per state legislation, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120948, relating to construction code extensions for certain projects and building permits, was recommended for passage as amended by a 4–0 vote.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-02-24

    Feb 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on February 24, 2025, from 9:37 a.m. to 12:27 p.m., with Councilmembers Sara Nelson (presiding), Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, and Maritza Rivera present and Mark Solomon excused. The committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 120933, an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.74.002 and 23.74.008 to permit residential uses in the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District. The committee also heard an information item (Inf 2634) presenting a panel discussion involving the Port of Seattle, the Seattle Freight Advisory Board, and the ILWU Washington Area District Council.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-06-05

    Jun 5, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales with five members present (Morales, Dan Strauss, Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera, and Tanya Woo). The committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 120761, an ordinance adding Section 23.40.080 to the Seattle Municipal Code to address conversions of existing nonresidential structures to residential use. The committee also held a public hearing and discussed CB 120771, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that adopts interim provisions to facilitate occupancy of street-level spaces in Downtown, South Lake Union, and Uptown Urban Centers, amending multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code and Downtown Overlay Maps 1G and 1J. The committee heard an information item update on permit audit recommendations (Inf 2484). The meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-12-08

    Dec 8, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on December 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Councilmember Strauss presiding and five members present. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120674, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Section 23.76.029 to extend Master Use Permit expiration periods to six years for permits approved between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2026, approved 4–1 with Pedersen opposed. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120675, which modifies the maximum size limit for medical services uses in the Duwamish Manufacturing Industrial Center east of Airport Way S. The Committee unanimously granted as conditioned the rezoning application by Daniel Goddard/Weinstein A+U to rezone 1620 16th Avenue from Lowrise 3 (M) to Neighborhood Commercial 3-65 (M1). The meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-11-29

    Nov 29, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on November 29, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:34 p.m., with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and five members present (Strauss, Morales, Mosqueda, Nelson, Pedersen). The committee heard Information Item 2358 regarding an audit on the construction permitting process. The committee discussed Council Bill 120674, which would amend Seattle Municipal Code Section 23.76.029 to extend Master Use Permit expiration from current terms to six years for permits approved between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2026. The committee also discussed Council Bill 120675, which would modify the maximum size limit for medical services uses in the portion of the Duwamish Manufacturing Industrial Center located east of Airport Way S.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-10-20

    Oct 20, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On October 20, 2023, the Seattle Land Use Committee held a meeting presided over by Councilmember Strauss with three members present to consider two rezone applications and one audit item. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of Andrew Kluess's application to rezone a parcel at 1000 NE Northgate Way from NC3-55' (M) to NC3-65' (M1), increasing the height limit from 55 to 65 feet. The Committee also unanimously recommended conditional approval of Acer House, LLC's application to rezone a 19,343 square foot site at 701 23rd Avenue from NC1-40 (M/M2) to NC1-55 (M/M2), increasing the height limit from 40 to 55 feet. The Committee additionally heard an information item regarding an audit on the construction permitting process.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2023-07-18

    Jul 18, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on July 18, 2023, with four members present (Pedersen, Strauss, Herbold, Morales) and one excused (Sawant). The committee recommended passage of four items: CB 120614, authorizing department heads to accept grants and amend the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program; CB 120613, permitting the 300 Pine Street Condominium Association to continue operating a pedestrian skybridge over 3rd Avenue between Pine and Stewart Streets; CB 120600 (as amended), establishing additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras and designating restricted racing zones; and CB 120611, authorizing sale of the Former Henderson Street Pumping Plant property at 8817 Seward Park Avenue South as a direct sale to Seattle Public Schools. All four measures passed unanimously with no opposing votes. The committee also heard an information item on the Seattle Department of Transportation Annual Equity Report.

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  • Public Assets and Homelessness Committee — Minutes 2023-07-07

    Jul 7, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee met on July 7, 2023, at 2:03 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber to discuss CB 120609, an ordinance authorizing the Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent to enter into a Concession Agreement with Sail Sand Point. The agreement permits Sail Sand Point to occupy and use a portion of the Magnuson North Shore Recreation Area at Warren G. Magnuson Park to provide sailing and boating programs, education, short-term boat rentals, and dry boat storage. The meeting, presided over by Councilmember Lewis, adjourned at 3:23 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-06-26

    Jun 26, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. with four of five members present (Councilmembers Strauss, Morales, Nelson, and Pedersen; Mosqueda excused). The committee held a public hearing and voted 4–0 to recommend that the City Council pass CB 120582, an ordinance modifying Seattle Municipal Code sections to remove regulatory barriers and simplify permitting for small institutions in residential zones as part of equitable development initiatives. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2022-09-22

    Sep 22, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 22, 2022, at 2:02 PM with five members present (Councilmembers Strauss, Morales, Mosqueda, Nelson, and Pedersen) to conduct committee and City Council business. The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Gargi Kadoo to the Design Review Board for a term to April 3, 2023, and Brittany Port for a term to April 3, 2024. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120400, which updates Seattle Municipal Code sections to allow virtual meetings for the Design Review program and other land use permit processes following termination of the civil emergency declared on March 3, 2020, and CB 120401, which corrects typographical errors, section references, and makes minor amendments to multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2022-09-14

    Sep 14, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee held a meeting on September 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Strauss. The committee held public hearings and discussed four council bills: CB 120405 to approve the Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines, CB 120394 to implement changes supporting development of townhouses and rowhouses through amendments to multiple Seattle Municipal Code zoning sections, CB 120401 to correct typographical errors and clarify zoning regulations across numerous SMC sections, and CB 120400 relating to virtual meetings for the Design Review program and other land use permit processes.

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  • Minutes of Meeting No. 2870 Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 1: ...

    Jul 20, 2022

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission held Meeting No. 2870 on July 20, 2022, with nine members present. The Commission approved the minutes from July 6, 2022, and amended the minutes from May 18, 2022 to correct information regarding PUD-360-H. The Commission also considered a consent agenda item for PUD-592-B-1, a minor amendment requested by Tom Newman to add Apartment/Condo as a permitted use in the Development Area A, which the staff recommended for approval as apartment/condo uses are allowable within the underlying zoning classifications.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2022-02-15

    Feb 15, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on February 15, 2022, with four members present and one late arrival. The committee voted 5–0 to recommend that City Council pass CB 120256, an ordinance amending street and sidewalk use regulations and the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule. The committee also discussed two appointments: Douglas Migden to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023, and Xander Barbar to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board for a term ending August 2, 2023. The committee heard an information item regarding the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2022-02-01

    Feb 1, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee of Seattle City Council met remotely on February 1, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., with Councilmember Pedersen presiding and four members present (Alex Pedersen, Dan Strauss, Lisa Herbold, Kshama Sawant), plus Tammy J. Morales arriving late. The committee heard two information items: Inf 1982 regarding the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Winter Storm After-Action Report, and Inf 1981 on SDOT's Safe Starts Outdoor Permits Program Update. The committee also discussed CB 120256, an ordinance amending street and sidewalk use regulations and the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule under Seattle Municipal Code Section 15.04.074.

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  • CITY OF PITTSBURGH DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS, LICENSES, AND INSPECTIONS

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    The Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Board of Appeals held a meeting on October 21, 2025, via Zoom to review two new appeals regarding building code alternatives. The first appeal (PLI-BAP-2025-00223) involved a building addition at 709 N Aiken Ave that encroaches into required setback distances; the applicants proposed alternative equivalent compliance through perimeter grading for emergency access and additional sprinkler head placement. The second appeal (PLI-BAP-2025-00251) at 2865 Railroad St involved occupancy calculations under the 2018 International Building Code, seeking approval to use actual occupant numbers rather than prescriptive calculation factors for a renovation project with Group A occupancy.

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  • Buffalotownship

    Buffalo, NY
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    On November 8, 2023, the Buffalo Township Board of Supervisors held a regular monthly meeting with all five supervisors present. The board approved the October 2023 minutes and treasurer's report, paid monthly bills, and unanimously approved a $99,875.00 performance bond with Armstrong Utilities, Inc. for road work. The board tabled motions regarding a Verizon Wireless conditional use petition and an amended franchise agreement with Armstrong Utilities, Inc., pending further consideration.

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  • 0 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes

    Springfield, IL
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    On December 5, 2019, the Springfield Township Planning Commission approved the August 1, 2019 meeting minutes and held a Conditional Use Application hearing for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Restaurant at Old Sproul Shopping Village. The applicant proposed operating the restaurant in a former Sears space with hours from 11:30am–10pm Sunday–Thursday and 11:30am–11pm Friday–Saturday, with 12–16 employees per shift, while complying with most of the Engineer's report requirements, though exceptions were noted regarding street frontage improvements due to significant topographical challenges and potential parking space loss. The applicant committed to compliance with code requirements for ventilation, screening, deliveries, garbage collection, and parking regulations.

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  • PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

    San Diego, CA
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    The San Diego Planning Commission held a regular meeting on April 6, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 2:05 PM in the City Administration Building, with six commissioners and multiple staff members present. The commission voted 5-0-1 to deny an appeal and affirm the Hearing Officer's decision to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2243740 for a cannabis outlet at 16375 Bernardo Center Drive in the Rancho Bernardo area, with extensive public comment both in favor and in opposition. The meeting also included a workshop discussion on Housing Action Package 2.0, though details on that item were not provided in the available minutes.

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