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5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Cribb • Thanked Ms. Amerson for her dedication and noted his appreciation for all her contributions. • Requested that staff investigate the landscaping at the Santa Ana Auto Mall noting that other auto centers he has observed appear to be more attractive. • Reported that many pine trees are being topped and asked that a tree policy be established. He suggested an informational program on how to appropriately trim trees be included in the water bills. • Noted his attempt to elevate architecture in the community. He also noted that at the Cornerstone Village grand opening the architect was acknowledged at the event but was not acknowledge in the written materials. • Noted concern regarding the denial of the liquor license on Dyer Road. Commissioner Verino • Requested that staff investigate two metal storage containers in the front parking lot of Rite Aid at the northwest corner of First and Main Streets and also requested that staff ask that Rite Aid clean their awnings. • Requested staff investigate a large pothole on northbound Main Street north of Chestnut noting the hole was to the right of a metal cover and suggested a second cover be placed. Commissioner Mondo • Asked that staff provide an update on the Civic Center Plan and how it may be altered by Centerline. • Requested that staff follow-up on the "New Improvements Coming To You" signs that are still at Lillie King and Sandpointe Parks in which the anticipated dates have past with no improvements. He noted that the signs have had graffiti on them for several weeks. • Requested staff investigate if the large 500-gallon tank close to the trash enclosure at In-N-Out Burger at MacArthur & Bristol is permitted. • Asked if the sign at MacArthur Place indicating new townhomes coming soon refers to the units that had previously been approved by the specific development. Mr. Edwards noted they were. • Noted the pleasure of working with Ms. Amerson. Commissioner Richardson • Requested that staff investigate the strings of balloons at the Honda Santa Ana dealership at the Auto Mall. • Requested that staff investigate the Honda Santa Ana signs on stakes off the 5 Freeway at 17t" Street. • Requested staff investigate the building supply yard located at the northwest corner of 1St and Fairview noting there are dozens of ice creams truck parked in the lot with no screening. • Congratulated Joyce Amerson on her new position in Pasadena. • Noted he would like to renew his request to look at the No Stopping Anytime signs and asked that staff investigate: Fairhaven and Santa Clara east of the railroad tracks adding that some on Fairhaven have graffiti; Santa Clara between Grand Avenue and Lincoln; and MacArthur Boulevard between Fairview and Bristol where signs are in tree wells. He requested staff to investigate the possibility of having the curbs painted red in some of these areas. • Requested that staff have a future meeting at the Police building in order to see the Stat-Track System. Commissioner Leo • Requested that the City Attorney's Office investigate how to legally get national retailers to purchase liquor licenses in Santa Ana adding the need to be aggressive and also gives flexibility to approve certain projects that would enhance the city. • Inquired if the owners of the property across MainPlace are pursuing plans that will generate sales tax revenue. Mr. Edwards responded that the owner is in the process of developing plans to submit and staff will have a study session once received to discuss proposals. He noted that he hoped the owner pursue opportunities for sales tax revenue. • Noted his agreement with branding campaign's issue of, signage for the downtown area and the need to direct people off the freeway to the downtown and artists village. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 28, 2002