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MOTION: <br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-05 as <br />conditioned. <br />2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-02 as conditioned to <br />allow a reduction in lot size. <br />3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-03 as conditioned for a <br />reduction in street frontage. <br />4. The Planning Commission added conditions to the project requiring the <br />block wall at the north property line be a minimum height of seven feet, <br />requiring the installation of ivy on the block wall, and the submittal of a <br />final landscape plan to the Planning Commission for their review and <br />approval. <br />MOTION: De La Torre <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />ABSENT: <br />4. Public Comments <br />SECOND: Betancourt <br />Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Mill, <br />Munoz (7) <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />(for items not on the agenda) <br />No comments were made. <br />5. Staff Comments <br />STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />No comments were made. <br />6. Planning Commission Comments <br />Commissioner Mill <br />• Requested a study session to get collaboration with realtors and <br />neighborhood associations to educate new homeowners about City <br />standards applicable in historic areas. Chair Leo recommended including <br />the Southern California Board of Realtors and Chambers of Commerce. <br />Commissioner Munoz <br />• Commented on new high definition signage at Auto Mall and stated that it <br />would be helpful to also use it to advertise City events. <br />Vice Chair De La Torre <br />• Agreed with Commissioner Mill's recommendation to get realtors and <br />neighborhood associations working together to inform new homeowners. <br />• Commented that the City should explore creating a comprehensive <br />communication plan and be more proactive about informing the <br />community regarding all of the positive things going on. Recommended <br />using the City's website as a communication tool. <br />Commissioner Betancourt <br />• Proposed creating a comprehensive plan to inform new homeowners <br />regarding historic properties. <br />• Recommended that landscaping plans be updated with new requirements. <br />• Requested information on City of Santa Ana and "Green Building." Ms. <br />Betancourt was invited to speak on a panel in the City of Fullerton on May <br />21. <br />Commissioner Gartner <br />• Recommended that reasonable time be allotted for study sessions. <br />Planning Commission Minutes 6 May 14, 2007 <br />