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Commerce to streamline the permit process and an article would be released soon with the purpose of educating the business community regarding the improved process. Commissioner Verino • Asked for staff to investigate the overgrown pine trees on N. Lowell. • Advised staff that a resident on N. Lowell had a mature palm tree that it ' wanted to donate to the City. Ms. Amerson advised that it was less expensive to purchase new trees but that staff would look at it. Commissioner Cribb • Asked if the issue regarding storage facilities would be discussed soon and was advised that an ordinance amendment is being prepared.. • Expressed concern regarding the items recently passed by the Commission and denied by City Council such as the parking lot for La Canasta Furniture. Ms. Nelson advised that the Council direction was clear and future project recommendations would reflect such policy. Commissioner Nalle • Asked for clarification on the height of the wall at La Canasta furnishings and was advised that the issue was not height but rather the material used. Commissioner Cribb • Mentioned the accumulation of litter in the Artist Village and Bowers Museum areas. He asked if special cleaning of these areas was available and was advised that the Downtown was the only area that had provisions for special cleaning. Commissioner Douohtv • Asked for an update on the Farmers Insurance property. Jeffry Rice advised that demolition permits had been issued and that single-family homes were scheduled to be dveloped. 4. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Nalle and seconded by Commissioner Verino to excuse the absence of Commissioner Richardson and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. 5. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. -l~% Laur Johnson Planning Co fission Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 August 13, 2001