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RECOMMENDATION: Continue the item to September 26, 2005 per applicant's request MOTION: Continue the public hearing to September 26, 2005 per applicant's request. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nalle (1) 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2005-07, VARIANCE NO. 2005-53, VARIANCE NO. 2005-54, VARIANCE NO. 2005-55 AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-56 Filed by John Laing Homes to allow for a General Plan Amendment to change from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to Medium Density Residential (MR-15), a Tentative Tract Map for condominium ownership, and allowing variances from the required site development standards fora 44-unit town home development at 2823-2929 West Edinger Avenue in the Two-Family Residential Zone (R2). PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 2, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 2, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2004-198. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2005-01. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-07 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-53 as conditioned. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-54 as conditioned. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-55 as conditioned. 7. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-56 as conditioned. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussions ensued regarding front wall (solid versus articulated with wrought iron); enhanced rear landscaping and interior fireplaces. The public hearing was opened. Commission Secretary noted receipt of written communication from Cathy Godoy prior to the public hearing. John Laing Homes Project Manager Rick Puffer reviewed the rear landscape planter, height modifications, the high wall, the types of trees being proposed with additional trees along Edinger Avenue to blend with Centennial Park in height and consistency. Mr. Puffer also asked to modify 1. Condition No. 6 - requested allowing white porcelain the counter tops, a standard appliance package which does not include washer or dryer; interior drywall finish would be light orange peel finish and a smooth exterior finish 2. Condition No. 12 -does not want to provide trash receptacles, as regular maintenance is provided. Also concerned that large items may be dumped if receptacles are nearby. 3. Condition No. 16 -proposed vinyl windows. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - September 12, 2005