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Paul Freeman, Segerstrom & Sons, noted that the project had changed over the last two <br />years as a direct result of Planning Commission input and advised that he was available <br />for questions. <br />Todd Funk, Shea Homes, thanked staff for their assistance with the project and advised <br />that he was available for questions. <br />Joe Novoa, Diocese of Orange, noted that the project would be something the City can <br />be proud of and that he was available for questions. <br />Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. <br />Barbara Armstrong Phillips, Santa Ana resident, spoke in support of the project, <br />provided a historical background of the area and the contributions that the Armstrong <br />family had made, and requested that a street in the project be named after the <br />Armstrong family. <br />Henry Panian, Professor Emeritus Orange Coast College, spoke in support of the project <br />and the request to name a street after the Armstrong family. <br />Jim Walker, Santa Ana resident, noted that he was not opposed to the project but was <br />opposed to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as he did not believe it had been <br />distributed in a timely manner and it did not adequately address the concerns of the <br />Sandpoint neighborhood. <br />Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. <br />Commissioner Doughty requested clarification regarding the location of the potential <br />structures and distribution of the EIR. <br />Dan Bott, Environmental Coordinator, advised that the EIR had been distributed <br />pursuant to CEQA regulations. He also noted that in response to concerns regarding <br />the potential impacts to the Sandpoint neighborhood research had determined that <br />MacArthur is designated a truck route; however, low traffic volume would create minimal <br />impact and that measures had been included that would minimize construction traffic, air <br />quality, and noise impacts. The improvements to the 405, 55, and 73 freeways were <br />included in the traffic analysis for the project. Furthermore he explained that the traffic <br />volumes east of Bristol and MacArthur decrease to a point to where it would result in <br />minimal traffic, air quality, or noise impacts and were not included in the EIR. Discussion <br />was held regarding the architecture of the proposed cathedral and the opportunities that <br />the Planning Commission will have for input in the project. Discussion also held <br />regarding the parking lot for the proposed church and the potential for multifamily units. <br />Clarification regarding neighborhood outreach. requested and Mr. Fregoso advised that <br />several meetings with various neighborhoods had been held and he had received <br />positive feedback. Affordability of proposed homes discussed. <br />1. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying <br />Environmental Impact Report No. 2000-01 and approve the mitigation <br />monitoring program and statement of overriding considerations. <br />MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Mondo <br />VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Verino (5) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Richardson (1) <br />ABSTAIN: Leo (1) <br />2. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving <br />Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2002-04 <br />MOTION: Doughty <br />SECOND: Cribb <br />VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Mondo, Leo, Nalle, Verino (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Richardson (1) <br />ABSTENTION: None (0) <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 September 23, 2002 <br />