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Commission discussion ensued regarding the adjacent parking lot, the art deco design of the building and any reuse of the existing signage, setbacks on Bristol Street and Santa Ana Boulevard, walkway and plans for the bus stop to be closer to the building for easier public access. No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened. Applicant Kevin Coleman spoke in support of the project and commented on the • signage. He plans on working with a custom neon sign fabricator, Dr. Neon, to reuse and restore existing signs where feasible, as well as to reconstruct signs that cannot be salvaged. Mr. Coleman stated that he plans to salvage the existing cast metal signs that are currently applied to the building. Mr. Coleman commented that he appreciated the city staff facilitating the neighborhood association(s) for their input. Chairman Alderete commented on the original signage and Mr. Coleman stated that his comments were addressed in the conditions of approval. There were no additional speakers. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2011-01. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2011-02. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2011-06 as conditioned. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Mill VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Turner, Yrarrazaval (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) Mr. Coleman stated that he hopes to bring plans before the Planning Commission in the near future for the re-use of remnant parcels on Bristol Street. 5. STAFF COMMENTS Planning Manager Karen Haluza announced that the City had won two awards for the Transit Zoning Code. The Orange Section of the American Planning Association awarded the City the 2011 Outstanding Planning Award for a Focused Issue. The Southern California Association of Governments awarded the City the 2011 Compass Blueprint Excellence Award for Visionary Planning for Mobility. She indicated that the APA nomination would now proceed to statewide competition and she congratulated the Planning Commission on their efforts. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Mill Inquired about regulations to oversee the control of alcohol consumption at the Artists Village. Planning Manager Haluza responded that SAPD has been • monitoring and will be evaluating the regulations. City Attorney Hodge stated that there are permits to regulate sale of alcohol at events, but that the Police Department prohibits the illegal distribution of alcohol to minors. Planning Commission Minutes 4 May 9, 2011