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WORK STUDY SESSION G. UPDATE ON REVISIONS TO DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided an outline of the Design and Development Standards and discussed the purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP). Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, provided an outline of the scope of the RFP, the type of end-product that was desired, and the schedule for selection. Commissioner Leo requested that staff ensure consideration of Spanish-speaking businesses and provide translations where appropriate. COIVI~l1~iEt~TS ' H. Public Comments Tim Rush, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, expressed concern regarding the use of a cellular telephone antennae at 811 N. Broadway and asked if a permit had been obtained. Charles View, Planning Manager advised him that building mounted antennas that meet the design standards do not require a conditional use permit, however, staff will investigate. JoAnn Ramirez, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, asked if a date for Planning Commission consideration of the One Broadway Plaza project had been scheduled. Mr. View advised that a date had not been set but it would be after the 45-day comment period for the EIR. He noted that if the project is on schedule it could be brought to the Planning Commission in March. I. Comments from the Staff Mr. View Advised the Commission that the comments made in the letter from Catherine Cates would be responded to as part of the draft EIR process. Advised that the Banner Ordinance would be reviewed by the NI/CE Committee prior to being brought back to Planning Commission Noted that City Council had continued the ordinance on Youth Amusement Rides and advised them of changes that had been requested. J. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Requested information regarding the opening of the Memphis and Athena Grill restaurants. Mr. View advised that the Memphis perhaps would open in late January or early February, and that the Athena had indicated on their application the possibility of opening in two months. Commissioner Richardson • Requested status on the container in the parking lot of the Matinee Restaurant. • Requested staff to investigate a similar container in the Bright Smile Dentist's parking area at 17'h and Bristol. • Noted that he had observed an increasing number of small dish antennas affixed to residences and asked if they were regulated. Ben Kaufman advised that they are exempted by the FCC and cannot be regulated by the City. Commissioner Richardson suggested that as the residential development is reviewed part of the approval could preclude ins±allation. Ben Kaufman agreed to review the issue and perhaps the City could have input in the CCRs. • Wished a Happy New Year to all. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JANUARY 14, 2002