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• Noted there were eight shopping carts and overflowing trash at the bus stop at Sunflower and Bristol requesting the number of trash pick-ups be increased and the retrieval of shopping carts be reviewed. • Requested that staff investigate the possibility of having landscaping installed behind the Kids R Us and Firestone Tires shopping center by the flood control culvert on South Bristol Street. • Requested that staff contact the leasing agent for the Starbuck's in Hutton Center concerning the poor conditions of the facility and on the conduct of the employees. • Welcomed Commissioner Sinclair noting appreciation as to the wealth of information she brings to the Commission. • Asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Romayne Malloy who was a big supporter of the arts, a champion for the city with a positive attitude she shared with all. Commissioner Mondo • Asked if the graphic panels that the KFC/Long John Silver applicant was proposing for future signage were covered under the City's sign permit process or if we need to look at the issue and address. Mr. Edwards answered that the panels would fall under our current sign code and would require a permit. Commissioner Sinclair • Requested an update on regulations regarding tree houses. Mr. Edwards noted they are not regulated adding staff is currently researching and will report back to Commission as to the findings. • Asked on the status of the Starbuck's on Memory Lane and Bristol. Ms. Nelson noted the project is still in the works and she will be meeting with representatives in the next week. • Asked on the status of the 17th and Bristol Street shopping center. Ms. Nelson noted Target has submitted plans to the City to occupy the vacant House-2-Home building and Office Depot is slated to move into the Montgomery Wards Tire & Battery Store. 1 Commissioner De La Torre • Welcomed Commissioner Sinclair noting it was a pleasure working with her on ETAC and looks forward to working with her again on the Commission. Requested a copy of the signage ordinance. Requested copies of the City's logos. Chairman Nalle • Welcomed Commissioner Sinclair to the Commission. • Noted concern on the categorizations of historical homes by the Historic Resources Commission in Floral Park. • Asked for additional information on the Main Street Concourse project. Ms. Nelson noted issues the owner has including parking for retail tenants and physical layout adding the Commission should receive additional information next month. • Noted concern on the appearance of the Walgreens at 17"' and Grand Avenue. • Asked for an update on the Starbuck's on Memory Lane and Bristol. Ms. Nelson noted the developer has been working on a site plan where they plan to include retail space in addition to the Starbuck's. 6. Excuse of Absences -None 7. Adjournment - 8:06 P.M. In Memory of Romayne Malloy 1 ~-----~ ~ ~_ ~~ , Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 10, 2003