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PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: September 13, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 13, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-14. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2002-09. C Wayne Avrashow, Attorney for Applicant, noted disagreement with staff's findings commenting on the applicant's disclosing his intent to install 37 partitions. Commissioner Leo noted the applicant has operated for 13 years and has stamped plans with the partitions and a certificate of occupancy noting concern about shutting down mall after 13 years of operation. Discussion ensued on the parking requirements, certificate of occupancy, tenants and the partitions. Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-14. Chairman Nalle noted that the public hearing had been opened and closed at the September 23, 2002 meeting. Ann Ni, Planning Associate, noted the item was continued on September 23 to examine the plans approved by the City in September 1989. The applicant alleged that the approved plans allowed an indoor swapmeet use. Under careful examination, the plans were approved for a single tenant retail use in the building. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2002-09. U MOTION: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (5) NOES: Leo (1) ABSENT: Doughty (1) SECOND: Verino WORK STUDY SESSION G. DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT POLICY DISCUSSION Staff requested that item be continued to the next meeting due to time constraints. rl ~J H. SANTA ANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRANDING CAMPAIGN Michael Metzler, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, provided background information on the Chamber Branding Campaign in which they hired DGWB Advertising who engaged in a year-long analysis. Mr. Metzler then introduced Mark Weisman and Jon Gothold of DGWB. Mr. Weisman commented on the input from City officials, constituents, and potential residents of Santa Ana that helped create the program. He discussed the positive points of civic pride, an active downtown, diverse social fabric cultural renaissance, an up-to-date and creative urban environment and economic re-growth. The four major areas noted for comments were: city of neighbors, city of creativity, city of business solutions, and city of momentum. He commented on the positive and negative perceptions of Santa Ana, addressed them, and discussed recommendations. Mr. Gothold commented on input received and the advertisement campaign "Santa Ana - A Spirit of Change." COMMISSION RECESSED AT 6:5~ P.M. RECONVENED AT 7:04 P.M. WITH THE SAME COMMISSIONERS PRESENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002