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Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter and no written correspondence had been received. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mondo requested a review of the development standards. Mr. Kaufman advised that construction of asingle-family home on an R1 lot is a ministerial act and that the question before the Commission was whether or not the block should be re-zoned. Mr. Edwards outlined the review process when an application for construction of asingle-family home is received. Commissioner Verino noted that the applicant had made efforts to ensure the home was compatible with the neighborhood. Ms. Nelson advised that staff is currently working with a consultant to update the Design and Development Standards and they will be brought to Planning Commission for review in a couple of months. These will address many of the issues raised by Commissioner Cribb regarding design and architectural details. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application 2002-08. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 5. Public Comments CC}MMENTS Francine Seinto, Orange County Associates, asked if written comments could be submitted regarding Item 3 that had been continued and was advised that staff would assist her. 6. Comments from the Staff Benjamin Kaufman advised that research was being conducted regarding the electronic reader boards and a presentation will be made to the Commission when data gathering has been completed. 7. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Doughty • Asked if data was available regarding the number of daily trips there would be if the proposed school is built on the Farmers Insurance site. Ms. Nelson will request that staff provide the information. Commissioner Cribb • Noted that a birthday party had been held last weekend at Santiago Park and the park had been left a mess. He asked if a clean-up fee was charged and if there was any on-site supervision. Staff will investigate. • Asked if there was an oversight committee for review of new housing in the Logan neighborhood and noted that he believed current new construction compromised the historic flavor of the neighborhood. He also noted that it would be a good area to consider when a site is needed for relocation of a historic home. • Noted thanks to CalTrans for the I-5 off-ramps being exceptionally clean. Commissioner Verino • Asked if the Big-Saver sign was temporary and Ms. Nelson advised that they had failed to comply and had been sited. They will be going through the hearing officer process. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 AUGUST 12, 2002