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Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Robert Bisno, project developer, confirmed neighborhood outreach and deferred to the Commission regarding continuing the public hearing. Chairman Mondo inquired about substantial changes to project. Mr. Bisno indicated they lost one additional unit to align entrance to the mall. John Newson at 2426 Santiago Street supports project. Kitty Canada at 2404 N. Valencia supports project. Stated the neighborhood association Board does not have an Environmental Impact review committee to her knowledge. John Barneich at 2451 Heliotrope Drive, noted that the Draft EIR report was distributed October 15t", not given enough time to evaluate; would prefer to hear public comments; inquired if park fee would bring revenue to the city. Glen Stroud at 1617 W. Santa Clara commented on Item 5 and Item 6 in the development agreement and inquired if improvement fee for the Park is to be in the Development Agreement. Also commented on Inclusionary Fee and black- box theater. He expressed concern that lights generated from project will impact wildlife within Santiago Park. Cecile LaForce at 2612 N. Valencia stated that she is a member of the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association EIR review committee. She expressed concerns with the drainage, water and air quality measure that would be affected. Commissioner Sinclair confirmed that an EIR review committee does exist with the neighborhood association. She stated members of EIR review committee include Martha McMillan. Martha McMillan at 905 E. Buffalo, expressed concerns with traffic mitigations, air quality measures, and growth management issues. Jack Hamilton, 2612 Valencia, expressed concerns with several omissions of the due process, phasing outline, residential tower development study, high density study missing; numerous impacts, also traffic. Commissioner Leo inquired if resident supports project. Mr. Hamilton stated there is a problem attracting high- end retailers with existing competition. Gil Marrero, 2725 N. Lowell Lane noted that home values increased in the north end of the city. Recurring issue is location of upscale restaurant and grocery store. Traffic impact inevitable but he supports the project. Ben Grabiel, at 312 W. Washington Avenue, thanked the developer for outreach to the neighborhood. He expressed concerns with the processing period of 45 days for CEQA, the black box theater, and expanded open space. James Kendrick at 1141 Ross Street supports the project. Jeff Rossel at 411 Edgewood supports the project. Commission noted correspondence received from Philip E. Schwab who expressed concerns regarding the request that the developers address the phasing and amenities at Santiago Park. Commission also received letter of support dated October 25, 2004 from Jane and John Lewis, and a letter dated October 22, 2004 from the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association EIR Committee analyzing the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City Place project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 25, 2004