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Executive Director Trevino commented that the proposed wall sign design was responsive to the Commission's previous direction in that it no longer contained the standard Courtyard by Marriott red/green logo. Rob Eres, representing the applicant, recapped his understanding of the Planning Commission's prior direction and explained why he thought the proposed design met the intent of previous discussions. Mr. Eres stressed the need to have the signs approved in order to meet the May 15, 2011 opening date. Corey Alder, representing the applicant, stated that the sign as proposed had not changed from the signs that were included on previous elevations and that the purpose of the variance request was to allow a larger number of signs rather than to approve a specific design. He too stressed that a delay in approval would be a hardship to the developer. The public hearing was opened. No public members spoke. The public hearing was closed. The Commission continued to discuss the merits of the proposed signage with Commissioners Alderete, Mill, Turner and Yrarrazaval finding that the sign was not responsive to the Commissioners' previous direction nor was it reflective of what the developer had previously promised. Commissioners Acosta, Gartner and Nalle found that the sign design was adequate. Commissioners Acosta and Nalle acknowledged that they had not been on the Planning Commission when the signs were previously discussed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2011-02 as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Nalle and Seconded by Vice Chairman Gartner. Motion failed due to a lack of vote. SUBSTITUE MOTION: Continue to March 28, 2011 to consider alternative designs and images. MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Turner VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Mill, Turner, Yrarrazaval (4) NOES: Acosta, Gartner, Nalle (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2005-02. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-05. VARIANCE NO. 2011-04. AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2011-01 Filed by Bill McKibbin, to allow a 300-unit multiple family residential development at 100-140 East MacArthur Boulevard located in the Specific Development No. 76 (SD- 76) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: March 2, 2011 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2004-02 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving the fourth amendment to Development Agreement No. 2005-02. 3. Adopt a ` ,resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No 2011-05 as conditioned. Planning Commission Minutes 3 March 14, 2011