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Mr. Trevino provided clarification for reconsideration on Commission's direction on July 25, 2005 regarding the materials and design of the museum's entry way. 1 MOTION: Reconsider the action taken on July 25, 2005 Planning Commission. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) Senior Planner Sergio Klotz recapped the conditions of approval for The Bowers Museum expansion related to the building materials and architecture of the arch entry way. Mr. Trevino commented that the arch design had been modified in response to Commission comments and that real stone was preferred to faux stone. Mr. Coffee reviewed the refinements to the arched form, the facade with natural stone and the design of the existing arches on the elevation. Renderings presented highlighted the revised arch. Mr. Coffee also discussed his research on the costs of real stone versus the synthetic materials. Commission discussion ensued regarding elevation, material sample submitted to the Historic Resources Commission, material selection longevity, costs comparisons and the design of the archway. Mr. Trevino commented on aesthetics of the material and cost factors. 1 Vice Chair Leo suggested obtaining bids for natural stone with the final decision on materials to be dealt with in the future, allowing The Bowers Museum ample time to find donor(s) for natural materials. Mr. Kaufman suggested approval of natural materials "prior to construction"; if unable to find a donor within a year, then revert to synthetic materials. MOTION: Recommendation that the City Council: a. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2005- 45. b. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005- 04 and Specific Development Plan No. 78 (SD-78). c. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-20 as conditioned. d. The secondary arched entry along Main Street shall be detailed and articulated similar to the Old Orange County Courthouse structure design as submitted in plan dated August 22, 2005. e. Natural stone shall be utilized surrounding the secondary arched entry along Main Street. Any changes in materials from those submitted on August 22, 2005 or the use of artificial materials shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as a business calendar item. MOTION: Leo SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) NOES: Cribb (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Recess to Council chambers (5:54 p.m.) Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - August 22, 2005