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Speakers in support of project: Heide Radisay and Jim Walker Mr. Kaufman commented on neighborhood response to the five-party agreement and stated that in order to overrule Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), staff needs to prepare findings and allow for a prescribed review period by the ALUC. Public hearing closed. Commission discussed design elements and level of quality expected that should match various displays that were presented, park fee, impacts, funding, and fast food limitations. Requested that the developer indicate if homes to be retrofitted with new windows will be located north of MacArthur Boulevard and define sign program and metal preparation for the project. Mr. Mola indicated the project would be marketed as City of Santa Ana. He indicated that the fireplaces do not require chimneys for venting. Commission noted additional items to be added as project conditions: 1. Noise mitigations 2. Bedroom/bath back-to-back condition should be minimized were practical 3. Balcony access 4. Cast iron drain pipes 5. Units to contain high-technology wiring Commissioner Leo commented that in-lieu fee being paid to meet inclusionary housing requirement is inadequate to meet state-mandated affordable housing requirement. He stated that this should be addressed on future projects. Franco Mola confirmed using cast iron drain pipes and "smart" wiring throughout. MOTION: 1. Approval of project pending execution of five-party agreement. • 2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-215. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-03. 4. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004- 05. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-24 as conditioned. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-05 as conditioned. 7. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2004-11 as conditioned. 8. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2004-06 subject to the following conditions/changes: a) Development Agreement be amended to include in-lieu park fees be used on park in the southeast quadrant of the City b) To contain no more than 3,000 square feet for fast food uses c) Submit a sign program that includes the graphics on the parking structure d) Provide cast iron drain pipes in each unit e) Provide smart wiring in each unit f) Provide a 3 dB(A) CNEL margin of error for interior noise level by designing to satisfy a maximum of 42 dB(A) CNEL interior noise standard instead of 45 dB(A) CNEL • g) Modify Planning Condition No. 4 to prohibit construction of units with back-to-back bedroom/bathrooms where possible h) Modify Planning Condition No. 9 to apply to primary balconies i) Modify mitigation measure to allow City Council to overrule ALUC j) Fireplaces will be electric and not gas k) Allow mirrors on elevator in lieu of glass back elevators MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle Planning Commission Minutes 9 November 22, 2004