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REVISED Motion to approve the request for deviation from the City's design and development standards for parking structures at 1700 East Carnegie Avenue with the condition that Kilroy Realty offer to mitigate the visual impact on Allergan Corporation by providing them with landscaping to enhance the wall that faces their building. MOTION:. Verino SECOND: Cribb AYES: Cribb, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Mondo (2) ABSTENTION: Nane (0) WORK STUDY SESSION E. 55 FREEWAY LANDSCAPE UPDATE Marvin Ellenbecker distributed a landscaping analysis for the 55 Costa Mesa Freeway corridor. The current landscaping was discussed. Based on the analysis, adequate landscaping would be required when an application for discretionary action was submitted. Discussion regarding McFadden interchange, timeline for completion of the landscaping on parcels owned by CalTrans, and trees for the corridor held. Commissioner Leo requested that staff send a letter to the owners of the businesses located in the area identified on the analysis as needing landscaping to request that they upgrade the landscaping on their properties. F. POLICY DISCUSSION LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION Melanie McCann briefly outlined the General Plan and advised that the Housing Element requires that the Low-Medium Residential land use designation be re- evaluated. History of Low-Medium Residential land use designation provided and established areas being considered for a change of density outlined. Criteria for re- evaluation would include proximity to arterials, lot size and configuration, age and condition of existing uses, access to services, and consistency to the General Plan. Discussion held regarding reclassification of mobile home areas, new areas for affordable housing, and types of homes for the west side. Ms. Nelson advised that several years ago zoning in some areas was changed to avoid increased density. The Housing Element requires an increase in affordable housing, and in order to achieve this the density in some areas will need to be increased. She noted that there are areas where opportunities for townhomes or paired housing exist and there are various types of housing available that would be an asset to the community. Also that the type of housing built in different areas of the city needs to be determined. Mr. View requested the Commission to provide feedback regarding the areas under consideration, methodology being used, reduction of density, and mobile home park density. Discussion held regarding desired quality and types of affordable housing products, potential locations for affordable and higher end homes. Commissioner Cribb inquired about the possibility of including an area for a town center on the west side. Joseph Edwards advised that there are other areas with different zoning designations that could be considered for possible creation of a town center. Commissioner Verino suggested that the Harbor/Newhope area would be a good area to consider first. Commissioner Leo noted that it would help to see different product types and Mr. View advised that staff would be providing information on what had been built in other cities to provide a better idea of what was available. G. Recess to Council Chambers The Commission recessed to Council Chambers at 6:57 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 January 28, 2002