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12. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-05 as conditioned to allow a reduction in setbacks for the Lake Towers project. 13. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-07 as conditioned for a reduction in parking and tandem parking for the Lake Towers project. 14. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-10 as conditioned for a reduction in parking for the Cinema residential, retail and restaurant uses and to allow tandem parking. 15. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-12 as conditioned to allow tandem parking for the Integral condominium project. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso recapped the Nexus project's various entitlements. Mr. Fregoso presented the Commission with additional MacArthur Place South documents that were omitted from the Planning Commission packets. The first document was the Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the Integral development to be located at 1 East Hutton Centre Drive. The second document was the proposed Specific Development Plan (SD-76) for MacArthur Place South, more commonly known as Hutton Centre. Environmental Coordinator Dan Bott gave an overview of the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman recommended the inclusion of fence ordinance exception for Specific Development No.19. Chair Mondo noted that the development agreement was not signed and requested clarification on pending issues. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman provided information for Commission. Public Hearing was open. Applicant Corey Alder discussed the Phasing Plan as set forth in Exhibit F, suggested flexibility for financing and agreed that Cinema Towers would be built before or Planning Manager Trevino emphasized Nexus would incur costs for public art, contribute in-lieu park development fee, pay Inclusionary Housing Fee, provide covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and execute an avigation easement and cooperative agreement for off-site improvements. Mr. Trevino noted that pending issues involved phasing and policy matters. concurrent with the Lake Towers. Commissioner Nalle requested an explanation regarding outstanding issues in the Development Agreement. Discussion ensued that Phasing completion was predicated on market conditions and available financing. Applicant proposed 10-year development with Towers, agreed not to start Integral unless the Lake or Cinema goes concurrently. Mr. Alder stated there are legal issues pending that require more time to allow meeting construction timelines. Mr. Alder stated that commitment from lenders would be forthcoming by the fourth quarter 2005. Commissioner Leo commented on market rate units, retail tenants, neighborhood traffic and construction and costs for study inclusive of mitigation measures. City Engineer Alvarez reviewed costs for study. Commissioner inquired about Airport Land Use Commission's (ALUC) update. Mr. Alder indicated the project is scheduled for ALUC's review and approval on June 16. Commissioner Leo discussed on-off ramp provisions on the 55 freeway backup plan if OCTA/Cal Trans/Alton setbacks exist. City Engineer Alvarez reviewed the accelerated ramp improvements with OCTA that are scheduled for July 2005, also stated OCTA and Nexus would provide funding. Mr. Alvarez stated that Alton is a long-term project that would be pursuing state and federal funding (Measure M) due to the high costs. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman stated that EIR does require on-ramp as a mitigation measure with City as responsible party. Planning Commission Minutes - 5 - May 23, 2005