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STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments On May 17, 2006 the Orange County-American Planning Association presented the City of Santa Ana Planning Division with the Focused Issue Planning Award for the Citywide Design Guidelines document. The nomination becomes eligible to move on to the State competition. Planning Manager Karen Haluza thanked the Planning Commission and Senior Planner Vince Fregoso for their efforts with this project. 5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Rodriguez • Appreciated staff's comments on conditional use permit monitoring compliance, and understanding the Commission's role in working with staff. • Inquired about timeline to have Planning Commission review the Renaissance Specific Plan. Karen Haluza recapped the schedule of events: underway is a Charrette catalogue, study session scheduled for June 19 at City Council, and during July, meeting with each of the commissions. A one page informational flyer is in the process of being prepared. Also the Lacy and Logan Neighborhoods would be provided with the information, and during the end of summer, the document would be available for public review. Commissioner De La Torre • Inquired about compliance with condo conversion at the Monterey Villa Condos that were advertised. Karen Haluza provided information regarding the Department of Real Estate compliance that is required prior to sales. Staff is exploring an ordinance that would further address residential condo conversions. Commissioner Betancourt • Provided an apology regarding her recent inquiries into a potential condominium purchase and stated that she was seeking the advice of the Fair Political Practices Commission to determine if she had received a gift of any kind. She stated that, if ruled as a "gift", she would reimburse the travel expenses. She stated that she takes her responsibility as a Commissioner seriously and is seeking advice regarding her ability to vote on any projects involving properties owned by Mike Harrah. She will abstain from voting on such projects until it has been determined that no conflict exists. Commissioner Gartner • Requested that speakers in adjoining room be turned on so that Commissioner can still listen to the discussion when abstaining from a public hearing item. Commissioner Lutz • No comments Commissioner Cribb • Requested replacement of a dead tree at the corner of Warner/Standard on the south side. • Commented on the Cabrillo condominiums. Karen Haluza provided status of pending issues and action from the Department of Real Estate. • Commented on the importance of a project at the intersection at 17th/Grand and encouraged staff to pay special attention to improving the quality of the landscaping and building materials. • Commented on the choice of color for a cinder block wall, recommended that staff review materials so that color does not stand out in the neighborhood. • Inquired about the project at Fourth/Cabrillo. Karen Haluza provided information indicating that Arnel is currently exploring options for the property. Planning Commission Minutes 5 MAY 22, 2006