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6. Comments from the Planninst Commission Commissioner Leo • Noted concern in the new Chamber of Commerce Directory under the "Apartments - A Place to Rent" section noting one of featured projects is the lofts in downtown adding it is advertised that the lofts have been approved, will be affordable, and a place to rent -not ownership. Noted it is misrepresenting what is planned and is a project that has not been approved by this Commission. • Inquired how the new Doubletree Hotel will handle parking for larger meetings. Mr. Rice noted the project has a large parking structure underneath and also has some shared parking with the Pinnacle project adding it satisfies code requirements. • Requested that hours of parking meters on the street close to the International Business Center be changed from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. due to accommodate businesses working past 6 p.m. Chairman Mondo noted staff may want to look also at the meters near restaurants on Fourth Street. • Requested an update on creating a task force to address motel residents that will be affected by design standards for motels that was recently approved. Commissioner Verino • Noted she was approached to purchase drugs, green cards and pawned jewelry at a visit to the Bristol Street Swap Mall adding she is extremely dissatisfied with the center with the blight and the need to determine how to enhance and beautify the area. Requested police enforcement of the area and with the Bristol Street Widening project to set some goals for the center. Vice Chair Nalle • Inquired how staff will prevent individuals from renting the lofts. Mr. View noted staff is working with City Attorney's Office and the Olson Company relative to a covenant that the property be a primary residence for those who purchase. Staff will also address this issue when this project comes to the Commission. • Supported Commissioner Leo's request to create a committee for motel residents that will be affected by design standards. Ms. Nelson noted that the task force will be organized as the effective date of the ordinance approaches the one year window. • Inquired if the sound attenuation walls are viewed as being effective. Chairman Mondo noted studies that sound walls do reduce but not eliminate noise. Commissioner Cribb • Noted concern on the Chamber of Commerce directory regarding the artists lofts. Ms. Nelson noted a number of staff reviewed several drafts and did bring to their attention and requested they remove from rental page. • Noted he spoke with PWA Executive Director Jim Ross, Park Superintendent Mike Lopez, Mary Gonzales of the PWA Tree Division, and neighborhood representative on the landscaped treatment at the 1-5 Freeway sound wall along Bush Street, south of Edgewood and was informed that CalTrans will only provide vine on the wall. He noted there should be larger trees at the north side and cypress trees along the side for both site and sound mitigation and requested staff look at other areas in the County including Irvine where there are various types of trees planted along the sound walls. Requested Ms. Nelson encourage this be revisited. Commissioner Doughty • Noted parking by Guarantee Chevrolet employees on Santiago north of 17"' Street and inquired how staff is handling. Ms. Nelson noted a complaint had been received from the neighborhood association and that the street is not posted to prohibit ' parking adding that the neighborhood may need to initiate parking permit or red curb. Chairman Mondo • Noted concern on the adult soccer leagues that were "temporarily" relocated to Lilly King Park from Dan Young Soccer Field due to renovations; added that aport-a- potty was brought in for leagues were never removed; reported that the neighborhood had previously voted against having the port-a-potty in the park; and commented there is an impact to the neighborhood in terms of conduct. Requested that Parks and Recreation meet with the neighborhood if they desire to have this use in the park and have discussion on issues. PLANNING COMMISSION MiNUTE3 S SEPTEMBER 10, 2001