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ALUC Minutes Page 9 January 15,2004 Commissioner Webb moved to find the project Consistent, and stated that the ALUC should otherwise give Mr. Mola some guidance that the area's existing 229' height is appropriate or that some other similar height is Consistent. A general discussion ensued among the members, staff, and Mr. Mola about the area's existing heights, average building floor-heights, and grade elevations in terms of sea level and above ground. The Chairman suggested the ALUC use this opportunity to add its concerns regarding proximity to aircraft, overflights, sight and sound of localized flights, and the height so as to inform the City that the site is a poor place for such a project. A discussion ensued among those present regarding the elevation of JW A and its Part 77 Imaginary Surfaces and the elevation of the nearby existing building, the current maximum being 229', as well as Mr. Mola's proposal. Mr. Mola suggested that the ALUC make a statement to benefit the City and other developers that 229' above sea level is the acceptable height, although he would not agree with that figure. Another discussion ensued among the Commissioners, staff, and Mr. Mola regarding language to augment the staff recommendation by expressing the ALUC's consensus on height and other related outstanding concerns. Replying to Commissioner Propst, Mr. Mola estimated that reducing his project by about 50' could cost him five million dollars. Chairman Bresnahan agreed with Commissioner Campbell that the modifications to the staff recommendation are not arbitrary or capricious, the matter being well discussed at this point, although he does not prefer findings of conditional Consistency. On the motion and second of Commissioners Webb and Propst, staff s recommendation was adopted as amended to include the condition that the project not exceed 229' AMSL in height and to inform the City that, due to aircraft over-flights and their resulting effects on occupants and on airport operations, the site is a poor location for such a building and land use, with Commissioner Campbell voting No and with Commissioners Harris and Kranser Abstaining. ONGOING BUSINESS: 2. Administrative Status Report: Executive Officer Golding informed the Members that she will attend a special meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission on January nnd covering the issue of expanding residential development in the Irvine Business Complex around JW A. She expressed her concern with this trend occurring next to the only commercial Orange County airport, and she stated her intention to keep the ALUC informed. Ms. Golding next informed the members that she and Staff Analyst Brady had developed a matrix for the ongoing general plans consistency review and that they have entered the data for the cities surrounding JW A and will continue with the cities around FMA, etc. She explained that staff will develop suggested text and meet with the individual planning departments, while additional agencies 75C-172