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Bill Apple, Associate Planer, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle disclosed that he had met with the applicant. Commissioners Richardson and Mondo disclosed that they had met with Mr. Sundstrom, Mr. Birtcher, and Mr. Ober. Commissioner Leo advised that he had spoke with Mr. Sundstrom on the phone. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of the project including showrooms on the side facint the freeway to attract business. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Robert Sundstrom, representing the applicant, advised the Commission that the applicant concurred with all conditions of approval. He also advised that landscape architects had reviewed the project to ensure that the landscaping would not block the view from the freeway. The trees will be specifically located so that the view would not be blocked if showroom space was desired in the future. Clarification was provided on the window spacing and placement. Commissioner Leo requested clarification regarding the payment of water fees for landscaping. Mr./ Sundstrom advised that those costs were included in the Association fees. There were no additional speakers on the matter. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2001-131. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2002-02. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16307 as conditioned. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Mondo, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. ARMSTRONG RANCH DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT N0.2000-01 Filed by C.J. Segerstom and Sons to receive public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact report for the proposed Armstrong ranch development project located at 1801-2001 West MacArthur Boulevard. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 28, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 28, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the public comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report No. EIR 2000-01 for the proposed Armstrong Ranch project. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Written comments from Jim Walker, Santa Ana resident, were provided to Chairman Nalle. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding proposed improvements, setbacks, entrances to various areas within the project, traffic flow, and proposed price of the homes. Motion to receive and file public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report No. EIR 2000-01 for the pOroposed Armstrong Ranch project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 July 8, 2002