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5. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Cribb • Noted that alongValencia Street between Edgewood and Virginia the concrete had been replaced with asphalt some time ago. Mark Lawrence, City Manager's Office, advised him that the asphalt would be replaced with concrete within three months and to date it has not been done. He requested staff to investigate when it would be scheduled. • Requested that the horse property in the northwest section of the city be referred to the Historic Resources Commission for review and potential preservation. • Noted that the brick on the entry to Santiago Park needs repair. • Also noted that graffiti in Portola Park is significant. Please have staff investigate. • Requested that potential development of the area by Discovery Science Center near the creek between Main Street and 5 freeway be placed on a future agenda. • Requested clarification of the Planning Commission role in the proposed Savon project. Ben Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney, advised that litigation had been stayed while the project was in the review process. Planning Commission and City Council had full discretion to grant, modify, or deny the application. If it is denied, litigation will resume. Also, the applicant has indicated that he would go back to the demolition permit and proceed with demolition as all items required had been complied with. Asked if it was possible to obtain any further concessions prior to demolition of the building. Mr. Kaufman advised that option had been discussed and were not found feasible. Commissioner Verino • Noted that the condition of Main Place Mall had considerably deteriorated. The landscaping around the exterior has not been rriaintained. Mr. Edwards advised that staff has been working with the new owners of the mall. Mr. Edwards advised that he has met with the management company regarding proposed signage and expects to have further discussions. He advised that the landscaping is an issue that we should be able to resolve. • Advised that she had been in Orange and Fountain Valley and both cities have neon signs in front of the schools for children crossing and perhaps it should be considered in Santa Ana. • Expressed concern regarding the mobile taqueria that does business at 17th and King Streets across from the Post Office. She noted that it has a permit but asked if conditions could be placed to restrict locations of operation. Mr. Kaufman advised that vehicular street vendors is an item that is currently being addressed by the NI/CE committee as a priority. Commissioner Mondo • Asked if the speed limit for Bristol Street was posted correctly for 35 miles per hour and was advised that it was correct. Public Works staff will find out why the speed was set at that level. • Noted that the response to his concerns about the Pop Warner games at Lilly King Park did not fully address the issues. Staff efforts to encourage clean up are not working and he would like to know what they propose to motivate clean up after the Pop Warner games. He would also like to know if a reservation for use of the park for these games is made. Also, while he understands that staffing is limited, he would like to know if clean up after the games has been made a priority. Commissioner Richardson • Agreed with comments expressed by Commissioner Verino regarding the conditions at Main Place. He met with Counciimember Franklin and Mr. David Dahl from Westfield Properties and he believes that there is a desire to lower the overall standards of the mall. Rides for children and other activities are now available in the mall. He noted that the mall is a major part of the community and the owners should appreciate the resource that it is. He encouraged community involvement in upgrading the standards. • Noted that he will be on vacation and will miss the next two meetings. Commissioner Leo • Requested information on proposed speed humps on Westwood Street. He noted that the notice he received doesn't state the location for the proposed speed humps on Westwood Street. He also `noted that Artesia Pilar had a traffic plan and Santa PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 AUGUST 26, 2002