. >> again, commissioners, audrey butkus, planning staff. this would amend the planning code to require additional use authorization for health services on the ground floor and permit it above ground floor in the ocean avenue nctd. the ocean avenue nctd has fast-moving traffic. they've worked with the city to improve facades, plant trees, widen the sidewalks and create a pedestrian-friendly environment. this vacancy rate is considered to be healthy range 5% to 10%. the nctd in december, 2017, was 7 out of 157 storefronts. this includes chiropractors, podiatrists and dentists office. health service uses do not foster this on the ground floor to the extent that eating establishments do. in an nctd that has struggled to maintain an active pedestrian corridor, can serve to diminish the vibrancy of the district. it can be relied upon to assure that any health service uses are appropriate for the nctd. this concludes staff presentation. thank you. >> thank you. we will now hear public comment on this item. anyone want to give public comment? >> go

as well, we have audrey butkus from the planning department to answer any questions, as well as mr. capper from the city attorney's. rob here? no. and then we also have kevin birmingham who is the property owner to answer any clarifying questions you may have as well. >> good afternoon, supervisors, the planning department shlg here to just give you an idea of what happened at the planning commission. the commissioners and i heard the item on december 21, 2017. three members of the public spoke against the rezoning and one member of the public requested that copper alley be extended to connect burnett avenue as part of the rezoning. the commission voted to continue the item. the planning commission heard this item again an january 18 of this year and were presented with scenarios if the ordinance was approved. after hearing, they voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. i'm available for any questions. thank you. >> supervisor tang: thank you very much. colleagues, ok. i guess we'll have the presentation first. >> hi. my name is gary ross. i'm the president of the burnnet -- >> h