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5. Comments from the Staff Jeffry Rice • Advised that landscaping issues with Goodwill Industries had been taken care of. • Advised that he would start work with the City of Orange on July 1, 2002. 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Doughty • Has enjoyed working with Jeffry Rice and wished him well. CommissionerCribb • Noted that Ron Heike and passed away and requested that the Commission adjourn in his honor. • Requested that the remnant horse properties on the west side of Santa Ana near the Santa Ana River be referred to the Historical Society or Historic Resources Commission for analysis as a historical part of the community. • Noted that the Santora Building is leaking water into the plaza from aroof-top drain. • Thanked Jeffry Rice for his work and contributions to the community. Commissioner Verino • Requested clarification regarding the chain-link fencing at the Universal Church and was advised that it would be removed. • Noted that Bristol/McFadden Swap Mall area is exceptionally dirty and requested maintenance. Mr. Rice advised that there were multiple owners and they do not have a reciprocal maintenance agreement. The Community Redevelopment Agency has reviewed the issue. Also, an application has been received for architectural renovation for Northgate Market that will allow for architectural review of the area. Commissioner Mondo • Requested that staff investigate the free-standing sign at the Picolo Club on West First Street between Harbor and Euclid and determine if it is permitted. • Noted that the illegal garage conversion at Wilshire and Flower was still there and requested a study session on the possibility of actively working to eliminate illegal conversions. • Noted that the plantings on the flood control channel adjacent to Flower Street and south of MacArthur are dead and need to be replaced. • Asked if staff was aware of the new screening on the fence at MacArthur Place north of the Pinnacle Project. Mr. Rice advised that Pinnacle was marketing the site and it was anticipated that construction of town homes could soon begin. Commissioner Richardson • Thanked staff for taking care of the Big Saver sign item. • Noted that on East 18th Street north of the new Hutton Development Buildings there is a parking lot with several cars in disrepair and requested that staff investigate. Mr. Rice advised that he knew of the site and would ask staff to investigate. Commissioner Leo • Noted he had observed an increase in graffiti over the last two weeks. • Requested an update on the proposed Starbucks at Bristol and Memory Lane. Mr. Rice advised that they are in site plan review and that they have received comments regarding development standards. If issues are addressed and they proceed construction could begin in 2-3 months. He noted that it was a proposed drive- through and could work if adjacent shopping center was willing to work with them. • Noted that the landscaping at the Walgreens on Grand and 17th Street was in a state of decline and that trash is accumulating. He requested that staff investigate. Chairman Nalle • Asked what the status was on the freeway landscaping issue. Mr. Rice advised that City landscape team was meeting with CalTrans regarding maintenance and citywide improvement. Staff has met with the landscape staff of CalTrans to identify funding for projects to landscape the 55-freeway corridor. Joyce Amerson advised that the next meeting was scheduled for June 24, 2002 and that an action plan would be developed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 June 10, 2002