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Commission discussion ensued: Commissioner De La Torre noted appreciation for the public involvement. He inquired about selection of this location and prospective tenants. Mr. Harrah stated it is close to the Civic Center with access to the Courthouse being a seven-minute walking distance. Mr. Harrah discussed potential tenants, including two Fortune 500 companies and major law firms. Commissioner Cribb noted the importance of this project. He also noted appreciation for the public involvement in creating a vision for the city. He inquired about how many people will be employed upon completion of the project. Mr. Harrah estimated around 1,200. Vice Chairman Leo commented on the increasing activity of high-rise projects underway. He noted that the city direction is going into an urban living environment; he fully supports this project. Commissioner Lutz noted that the Santa Ana Triangle neighborhood was not represented. Staff indicated that the neighborhood was less affected by the project. Commissioner Sinclair inquired about acquisition of properties for traffic mitigation. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman discussed the procedures. Commissioner Nalle discussed his views concerning the proposal, noting that it is a good project that warrants Planning Commission support. Chairman Mondo noted concerns with mitigation measures in French Park. He recommended certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations with mitigation changes in three areas: 1. That traffic diverters be installed at 10th/Main and Washington/Main and that existing traffic diverters in French Park be retained. 2. That Saturday construction hours be limited to an 8:00 a.m. start time 3. The relocation of the historic structures at 1015 and 1109 N. Broadway and the rehabilitation of 1109 North Broadway, are required prior to issuance of grading permits. Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: a. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations as revised. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) NOES: Sinclair (1) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Recommend that the City Council: b. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2004-01 for the One Broadway Specific Development District No. 75 (SD-75) as revised to require Conditional Use Permit for fast-food/take out food uses. MOTION: Nalle VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Lutz Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) Sinclair (1) None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 February 23, 2004