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previously requested items and suggested staff prepare two ordinances, one requiring a conditional use permit previously requested items and suggested staff prepare two ordinances, one requiring a conditional use permit for check cashing establishments, and the other permitting the use provided a minimum 1,000 foot separation is maintained. E. Discussion of One Percent of Art ~dinance Amendment No. 99-031. The discussion was continued to October 25, 1999. F. Discussion of development proposals for Hutton Center and RTC-Intercity. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, displayed plans and provided an overview of the proposed developments at Hutton Center and the RTC-Intercity project. G. Discussion of South Main Street rezonine. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, led a discussion regarding a proposal staff was developing for the rezoning of the South Main Street area. He apprised the Commission that the goal of the proposal was to develop appropriate standards that would allow for the revitalization of the Main Street district. Ms. Vicki Uehli, Community Development, discussed the newly revised rebate program and the model block enhancement study that was prepared under Community Development's direction. She further informed the Commission that the program would allow business owners to improve fapade exteriors and receive a rebate of the costs associated with the project and she mentioned the intent to use this project far signage improvements. Mr. Edwards and Ms. Uehli indicated that the project would be presented to the South Main Street Business Association and the affected neighborhood associations for input in November 1999. H. Comments from the Executive Director. There were no comments. I. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. There were no comments. ' J. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Cribb expressed concern regarding traffic exiting on the northbound off ramp at the 5-Freeway and North Main Street. He stated that there was a sign posted prohibiting right-hand toms on a red light, however, traffic was not obeying the sign and requested staff to inform the Police Department for enforcement; and informed staff that he would like to have a study session regarding North Bristol, South Harbor, South Main Street, East Seventeenth Street, West Seventeenth Street and to discuss the entry ways into the City. Commission Solorio expressed his appreciation to staff for addressing the street sweeping concerns and the information regarding La Union market. Commissioner Doughty requested staff ensure that the entry points into the building are clearer, especially in the construction areas. Commissioner Mondo reiterated to staff his concerns regarding graffiti at Lilly King Park. He stated that when maintenance workers were performing routine assignments that it should be in their work assignment to report any graffiti that appeared and to make arrangements to have the graffiti removed. He requested that the Executive Director of the Recreation and Community Services be notified and the graffiti be removed. In addition, Commission Mondo asked staff to verify whether or not a permit had been issued for an adult soccer league at Grisset Park adjacent to Greenville Elementary. ' K. Recess. The afternoon session recessed at 6:40 p.m. 2