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MOTION: Bauer SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Bauer, Nalle (3) NOES: Alderete, Mill, Yrarrazaval (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) Motion Failed. MOTION: Direct staff to prepare the By -Laws changes as stated in the packet including the enforcement option and making that retroactive to March 10, 2014 which was the date the City Attorney spoke to Commission and directed Commissioners they must fill out the Disclosure Form. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (4) NOES: Bacerra, Bauer (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) E. BRIEFING ON COUNTY OF ORANGE EMERGENCY SHELTER /MULTI- SERVICE CENTER Karen Haluza provided a briefing on the status of the County of Orange Emergency Shelter /Multi - Service Center to be located at 1217 East Normandy Place. The industrial building is within the SB2 established zone and will replace the existing armory that was used as emergency shelter during the colder months, added the City Council held a special meeting on Homelessness and have actively participated with the County to help address issue, and noted a community outreach forum was held on July 2 at Kennedy Elementary. Ms. Haluza noted if the Board of Supervisors approves the purchase they will move forward with necessary renovations to become an emergency shelter and multi - service center for the homeless. Ms. Haluza added the Salvation Army is planning to submit plans to completely renovate their building and build a new shelter and expand from 50 to 70 beds. WORK STUDY SESSION F. OVERVIEW OF THE MADISON MIXED -USE PROJECT Verny Carvajal provided an overview of The Madison mixed -use project proposed at 200 North Cabrillo Park Drive. He noted staff has been working with Bisno Development and R20 Development on the project. Mr. Carvajal discussed the Metro Mixed Use Overlay Zone that was approved and the type of projects allowed within the existing office area district, spoke on the different districts within the MEMU area, provided a status of the project which is currently in second round of site plan review, noted the need to comply with the Metro East EIR, master sign program and discussed community outreach meetings. He then introduced Bob Bisno, developer, and Tom Zahlten of Ehrlich Architects. Tom Zahlten, Ehrlich Architects, described the project noting they propose a total of 217 residential units with an average unit size of 919 square feet with four additional live /work units and two retail spaces totaling 6,220 square feet adjacent to the public plaza; the 441 parking spaces for the project; the amenities that include a gym, lounge, business center, rooftop decks, private balconies, tenant courtyard and sound wall with a water element. Mr. Zahlten also gave an overview of the landscape plan. Commissioner Bauer noted concerns with the west elevation due to the view from the freeway and its importance due to its high visibility. Mr. Zahlten provided a plan of the sound wall indicating it will have greenery. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JULY 14, 2014