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Mayor Pulido recommended that further information regarding the legal status of all <br />of the units on the property and requested that the item be brought back before the <br />Committee. <br />3. SANTA ANA RENAISSANCE SPECIFIC PLAN <br />Mrs. Haluza distributed a proposed release schedule for the Draft Specific Plan and <br />discussed upcoming dates. Councilmember Sarmiento commented that extra care <br />should be made to inform all affected parties about the plan. The Committee also <br />discussed integration of any transit plans, such as the "Go Local" program, into the <br />Specific Plan, as well as the redevelopment of the ground levels of the City's existing <br />public parking structures. Mayor Pulido expressed a desire to have a City Council <br />Study Session on the Specific Plan. <br />4. SADDLEBACK INN SITE <br />Mr. Trevino discussed recent contact by Lowe Development who are interested in <br />purchasing the site. Councilmember Sarmiento commented that any development <br />proposals should plan for sensitive integration to complement the adjacent Zoo <br />property. Mayor Pulido asked staff to investigate the current uses, if any, of the <br />existing Elks Lodge and Saddleback Inn properties. <br />5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS <br />Julie Stroud commented that the County of Orange had removed approximately 36 <br />diseased eucalyptus trees from property adjacent to Santiago Creek west of Bristol <br />and that the trees have not been replaced. She stated that the area is now being ~~ <br />used by homeless people and requested the City's assistance in working with the <br />County to replace the trees. <br />Glen Stroud commented that the loss of the trees is contributing to soil erosion and <br />loss of bird habitat. Mr. Stroud commented on the importance of property outreach <br />for the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan and suggested hand delivery of <br />notices. <br />Mr. Ream stated that ETAC was aware of the tree removal and was drafting a letter <br />to the County. <br />6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None <br />7. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br />A. Acquisition and Rehabilitation of 1004 North French Street <br />B. Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan Status Update <br />ADJOURNMENT - 1:04 P.M. <br />~--~~-~. <br />Karen Haluza V <br />Planning Manager <br />Planning & Building Agency <br />KH:rb <br />Development Council Committee Minutes ~ ~ ~ ~ ^ August 30, 2007 <br />