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Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the applicant's request to allow a monopole on Grand Avenue. Mr. Watanabe indicated that staff's main concern ie the overconcentration of monopoles as well as the effect on the view of Grand Avenue and the 22 corridor. Staff had met with the applicant in an attempt to come to a point of agreement, however staff was not satisfied with the studies submitted by the applicant. Therefore, staff was not comfortable with the applicant's proposal and recommends denial of the request. Ms. Leslie Daegle, representing LA Cellular, displayed slides, provided an overview of the of the applicants proposal, and discussed the technical issues involved. She indicated that a full proposal had been submitted along with other alternative designs. Mr. Joe Morales, representing LA Cellular, indicated that he would like to continue to work with staff but LA Cellular needed to adhere to technology needs and requirements. Commissioner Mondo indicated, in his opinion the height o£ the monopole was not an issue. However, if an additional monopole was needed he would like to see design elements. Mr. Adams informed the Commission that staff had met with the applicant previously. Staff was not opposed to monopoles, however, additional information was requested of the staff and the applicant had not provided that information to staff. In addition, Mr. Adams recommended that the Commission continue Conditional Use Permit indefinitely or until the subcommittee met and established guidelines for monopoles. After further discussion, Mr. Morales, requested Conditional Use Permit No. 96-22 be continued for 30 days. Commissioner Mondo moved to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-22 to October 21, 19963 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Brown, Doughty, Mondo, and Pedroza NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Nalle, and Segura 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-36 (Jamie Watanabe) To revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-36 due to noncompliance of conditions of approval for Pizza Hut located at 2451 South Fairview Avenue. LEGAL NOTICED: September 5, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: September 5, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-36. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of staff's request to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-36. He stated that staff's request was due to the applicant' a inability to meet all of the conditions of approval specifically the requirement to meet the city's light standards and upgrades. Mr. Adams further indicated that the applicant was aware of the revocation request and the applicant had agreed to request the revocation of the conditional use permit in writing but staff had not received an correspondence in writing. Madam Chair Brown verified with staff that the lighting standards was the sole issue with the conditional use permit. Mr. Adams indicated that the lighting was the sole issue. Commissioner Mondo moved to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-36. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Brown, Doughty, Mondo, and Pedroza NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Nalle, and Segura 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM T$E PUBLIC. IFOr matters not previously listed on the Aaendal There were no oral comments. 5. E%CUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve the excused absences. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pedroza and unanimously passed. PL4NNQJG COMMISSION MINUTES 6 SEITEMDF.R 9, 1996