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Discussion ensued on the conditions, rooftop billboards, the live/work rental units, parking, proposed restaurant, negotiations for the Tang property, entrance cover charge, signage, live entertainment in the pedestrian plaza, courtyard plans, permit parking in the Heninger Park neighborhood and the main entrance. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing 1 Michelle Higbee, Heninger Park Historical District resident, noted concern on the increased parking in the neighborhood. Maria Haro, President of Heninger Park Historical District, noted they had just received the staff report and noted concern on the number of live/work units. Andree Weger, resident of Heninger Park, noted the need for more time to review the staff report and noted concern on the historical aspect of the building and parking. Ben Grabiel, member of Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, requested more time to review information and noted concem on remediation measures for lead based paint and asbestos, and lack of parking. Michael Harrah, Applicant, commented on project noting the building has neither lead based paint nor asbestos, and provided background information on the project and addressed Commission inquiries. Vice Chair Cribb departed at 8:06 p.m. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Vince Fregoso noted staff requests a 30-day continuance to incorporate changes in document, address Planning Commission concerns and clarify the staff report. Motion to continue to December 22, 2003. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb (1) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-29 Filed by Cingular Wireless to allow a wireless communication facility, a 60-foot freestanding stealth flagpole, in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district at 1710- 1730 East 17~' Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 14, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 13, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-381. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-29 as conditioned. 1 Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Chris Monfort, of Wireless Facilities Inc. representing Applicant, commented on the other types of poles available adding the antennas are located in the flagpole cylinder. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued on concern on the maintenance provision, the size of the pole and flag, location of pole and noticing to the area residents. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2003