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WORK STUDY SESSION D. Discussion of Armstrong Ranch Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, gave background information on Armstrong Ranch owned by C.J. Segerstrom & Sons and introduced representatives from C.J. Segerstrom & Sons to update everyone about the proposed development which is currently in site plan review. David Wilson of C.J. Segerstrom & Sons discussed the 90 acre site, described the proposed residential component, noted an agreement they entered into with the Diocese of Orange for 15 acres for the development of a new cathedral, and discussed the number and sizes of the lots. Mr. Wilson then introduced Jeff Reese of C.J. Segerstrom & Sons. Mr. Reese commented on the market analysis, the target market, how they elected to go with a single family housing product, described the size of the units and the lots, noted they are in the process of interviewing residential builders, and passed out graphics to illustrate the types of housing they have in mind. Discussion ensued on the number of floors for the units, size of the yard to accommodate swimming pools, widening of Bear Street and MacArthur Boulevard, landscaping and set-backs, and cost of homes which would range from the mid $400,000 to high $500,000. Commissioner Verino voiced concern that the Ladera Ranch homes are too close together and requested that units be given enough space in the yards and between the homes. Commissioner Cribb inquired if the Commission might be able to participate in naming the new streets and requested they look and amenities such as a fountain. Mr. Rice answered that upon approving the map that the Commission will have the authority to approve street names Commissioner Leo requested that they make DSL lines accessible for new homeowners. Mr. Kaufman noted that the city is in the early stages of renegotiating with the city's cable provider, Adelphia, with one issue being receiving cable channels with access through the Internet. COMMISSION RECESS AT 5:43 P.M. RECONVENED AT 6:09 P.M. E. Review of Current Obiectives and Establishment of the Planning Commission Obiectives for 2001 Mr. Rice reviewed the Planning Commission Objectives and Work Efforts for Year 2000- 2001 and 2001-2002. Mr. Rice noted that the first 10 objectives were from the previous year and the next page of objectives were other work efforts proposed for the next 18 months. Commissioners added the following objectives: • Rear yards next to non-residential property • Civic Center Master Plan • Online permit processing ' Utility Undergrounding/CIP Ms. Nelson noted that the 2001-02 CIP program will be reviewed in March. Ms. Nelson also informed the Commission that Councilmember Solorio is calling on a committee to assist in naming of a city facility/park in honor of Cesar Chavez. The committee will need action by the Planning Commission on March 12 in order to be approved by City Council and available for announcement on March 31, Cesar Chavez Day. F. Adjournment The afternoon session recessed at 6:39 p.m.