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COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None 5. Comments from the Staff None 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Requested an update on the Starbucks development at Bristol and Memory Lane and was advised that staff was working with the developer on the drive-through issue. • Requested that staff keep the Planning Commission apprised of impacts to Santa Ana related to the widening of the 22 freeway as the project progresses. • Thanked staff for work on the traffic issues. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that he had observed some payphones on Bristol and requested an update on enforcement efforts. Ms. Nelson advised that enforcement was being done systematically. • Asked if coordination with the Finance Department was possible regarding the issuance of business licenses. Ms. Nelson advised that this had been taken care of. Commissioner Verino • Noted that the Washington Square Mardi Gras was scheduled for October 5, 2002 and invited all to attend. Commissioner Cribb • Noted that the Artist Village sign on westbound Santa Ana Boulevard at Bush Street is located on the far right but at Main is on the far left and is confusing. He requested that they be changed to make it easier for people to follow the directions. • Asked if the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee could be requested to review tree recommendations for Cottonwood and Lynwood Streets east of Grand. • Asked if a study could be done on how to reduce or mitigate the negative impact of utility boxes. • Thanked staff for work on Armstrong Ranch Project. He noted that Santa Ana was providing a considerable amount of affordable housing and that this project would fill a need to provide housing for professional persons who might otherwise locate elsewhere. Commissioner Doughty • Noted that she agreed with Commissioner Cribb and was pleased with the Armstrong Ranch Project. • Expressed disappointment that Lupe's Restaurant had closed. Chairman Nalle • Asked if there were any Ficus trees in Santa Ana and was advised that there were however there was an effort to remove them because they caused damage to sidewalks. • Asked if the Fire Department had been out to the Swap Mall site and was advised that they had not; all citations have been issued by Code Enforcement. • Asked if for clarification regarding the number of parking spaces that would be required at the swap mall if the Payless Store was not considered. He was advised that under that assumption 300 spaces would be required. 7. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Doughty and seconded by Commissioner Mondo to excuse the absence of Commissioner Richardson and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9 September 23, 2002 8. Adjournment -- 8:32 p.m.