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COMMENTS 3. Public Comments There were no public comments. 4. Comments from the Staff ' There were no comments from staff. 5. Comments from the Plannins~ Commission Commissioner Cribb • Requested to see a detail of the Smart and Final landscape proposal adding he is interested in seeing pine trees as a statement tree for the site. • Reported a chain link fence at 2109 N. Eastwood. • Inquired on the property at north of the I-5 freeway off-ramp at Edgewood & Main Streets. Ms. Nelson reported that Public Works contacted Caltrans and is in the process of placing on a contract in order for the city to maintain. • Noted the signal operations in the city specifically noting eastbound MacArthur, westbound Fourth St. from 55 freeway to downtown, and westbound 17~" Street from Main St. to 55 freeway in which while traveling the signals turn red and occurs at all signals. Ms. Nelson noted that a number of the signals are controlled by Caltrans because of freeway on- and off-ramps and do not always synchronize with the city. Will report the other areas to the Public Works Agency. Commissioner Doughty • Requested that a crosswalk be installed at Towner & 17~" Streets in order for the residents to cross 17t" Street noting the only crosswalks are located at Flower and Bristol Streets. • Announced the new park area located at Towner & 17~" Streets planted by the West Floral Park neighborhood. Chairman Mondo • Requested that staff use discretion in providing alternative proposals and conditions when recommend denial and look for opportunities, when appropriate, to come up with alternative recommendations to allow the Commission to take action that same evening. 6. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Doughty and seconded by Commissioner Cribb to excuse the absence of Commissioner Richardson and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. RB Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 MAY 29, 2007