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Cindy Nelson • Welcomed Commissioner De La Torre • Advised that Commissioner Richardson had been elected to the School Board and that the City Attorney had determined that he could not also serve on the Planning or Historic Resources Commission. She asked if the Commissioners wanted to appoint a new representative to the Historic Resources Commission or wait until vacancies filled. It was the consensus of the Commission to wait. 4. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner De La Torre • Noted that he was happy to be a member of the Planning Commission and thanked everyone for the warm welcome. Commissioner Cribb • Noted that he had observed graffiti on the new walls north of the river and Memory Lane and requested staff to investigate. • Thanked staff for their hard work and assistance to the Planning Commission and noted that he personally is very satisfied with everything that has been done. Commissioner Mondo • Observed that the benches had been removed from Sand Pointe Park and asked staff to find out if they were going to be replaced as part of the new equipment that was due soon. • Noted that he had enjoyed working with Commissioners Doughty and Verino. Commissioner Leo • Requested an update on Trader Joe's and was advised that completion was expected within the next two months. • Requested an update on the purchase of liquor licenses. Ms. Nelson advised that the City Council had continued the item for 120 days and directed it to the Public Safety Council. Information will be provided to the Planning Commission as it is received. • Requested an update on the status of Krispy Kreme and was advised that it was in site plan review. • Requested an update on the Artist Village lofts and was advised that models will be open on March 15. Final occupancy should be in 2-3 months. • Distributed an article from the newspaper regarding a potential theme park in Garden Grove on Harbor Boulevard north of the 22 freeway and requested staff to investigate. • Requested clarification of policy to be used to clean up empty gas station sites. Mr. Edwards advised that Planning Commission evaluation of commercial areas will be undertaken soon. Chairman Nalle • Asked if there are former gas station sites in Santa Ana where the tanks have not been removed and the soil remediated. Mr. Kaufman advised that staff was not aware of any. 5. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Mondo and seconded by Commissioner Cribb to excuse the absence of Commissioner Verino and approved unanimously by a vote of 5:0. 6. Adjournment --6:15 p.m. L ra Johnso cording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 February 10, 2003