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Special Meeting
April 14 , 1981 7 : 30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Wilkins.
ROLL CALL
' PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Stover and May Wilkins
Commissioners Lilley, Oglesby, Sherer, Wentzel, Summers and
Chairman Moore
ABSENT: Councilman Nelson and Commissioner Cannon
Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce thanked the City
Council and Planning Commission for providing an opportunity to discuss
the economic development of the City and to hear the Chamber ' s Economic
Development Committee's recommendations for possible industrial park
locations.
Chamber representatives expressed interest in identifying land
suitable for light industrial development and for encouraging indus-
trial development in order to provide a solid economic base for the
community and to provide employment opportunities. Chamber repre-
sentatives noted that the Chamber could assist the City in addressing
a program to attract desirable commercial and light industrial
activities within the City.
A problem of concern is the accessibility of commercial/industrial
traffic to any proposed industrially zoned area. It was noted that
there is a need to provide access without disturbing residential
areas. Accessibility requires identification of rail and road re-
quirements in
equirements ,in order to assure safe, orderly and non-congestive traffic
flow throughout the City.
Careful stud has to be made to determine developmentpotentials,
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labor market and skills; how to attract desired industries as well as
analysis of the economic, social and physical impacts of any indus-
trial development.
The Chamber representatives voiced an opinion that now is the
time to identify industrial needs and that the City could be "picky"
as to the type of industrial activities allowed within the City.
Commissioner Lilley stated that, as a municipality, the City cannot
discriminate against any industrial firm if they meet rational criteria
for land uses.
The Chamber representatives noted that the community's interest
in keeping a rural atmosphere had to be considered when addressing the
problems of light industrial development.
rChamber members asked about the status of hearings for bringing
the zoning ordinance into conformance with the General Plan. Larry
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Special Meeting April 14 , 1981
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Stevens, Planning Director, responded by noting that he was trying to
get a person under contract as soon as possible to start writing a new
zoning ordinance. It will probably take 30 to 60 days of Staff work
before a draft will be ready for consideration and hearings. It is
Likely that hearings will be held at special meetings in order to
devote full attention to the proposals. It is hoped that the entire
process will take no longer than 60 days.
Concern was expressed about being certain, whatever commercial or
industrial policies are adopted by the City, that attempts are made to
assure diversified commercial or industrial uses. The City should not
become dependent upon a single contributor to the economic life of the
City. Reliance on a single, large employer should be avoided.
It was concluded that a great deal of research and analysis will
be needed before a definite plan for industrial development can be
established. It was agreed, however, that the expression of views
presented at this meeting provided a basis for further, more specific-
and intensive policy statements and general plan provisions. It was
generally agreed that this meeting was a necessary first step in
defining the scope of the concerns as well as providing a basis for
resolving them.'
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk
By: Deborah Cini
Clerical Assistant
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