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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-2005 (2)ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA May 23, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: 5:34 P.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Don Cribb Harvey De La Torre James Gartner Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir., Plan. & Bldg. Agency Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, Principal Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. Commissioner Leo referred to May 9, 2005 Minutes and requested addition to his Commissioner Comments, "To encourage expeditious update to the General Plan from the City Council." MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2005. (Continued by Planning Commission: May 9, 2005 to May 23, 2005) Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2005. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act, posted on the door of the on May 6, 2005 8:41 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: the May 9, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - May 23, 2005 BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioner Cribb held conversations with Cindy Nelson at Nexus regarding arts allocation. 1 Chair Mondo met with Nexus to discuss landscape plans. WORK STUDY SESSION ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER -PRECEDED ITEM D E. ADAPTIVE RE-USE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS (Continued by Planning Commission: May 9, 2005 to May 23, 2005) Assistant Planner, Hally Soboleske presented an overview of the workshop held on March 22 that discussed the Los Angeles Adaptive Reuse Ordinance. She commented on the cost of rehabilitation, construction time and indicated that 4,000 units are under construction in downtown Los Angeles. Ms. Soboleske reviewed the key features of the ordinance for the Los Angeles urban model: 1 • No new parking spaces required for an adaptive reuse project; any existing parking must be kept, but can be used for either residents of the new units or, the general public or whomever the developer selects. • All non-conformities such as height and setback are grandfathered. • So long as no new floor area is created (other than mezzanines), there are no restrictions on density. • Any property listed on a historic register is automatically eligible for the ordinance. • The project must be for dwelling units, apartments, hotel/motel or live/work. • No planning review is required. • Los Angeles adopted a Special Building Code to facilitate adaptive reuse Commission discussion ensued regarding examples of adaptive reuse in other locations and how such a program might apply to Santa Ana's downtown. Planning Manager Trevino commented that an adaptive reuse program might be implemented in the context of a Downtown Master Plan or expanded Santa Ana Boulevard Specific Plan. Commissioner Nalle requested a summary report of the seminar. BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER -FOLLOWED ITEM E D. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Continued by Planning Commission: May 9, 2005 to May 23, 2005) RECOMMENDATION: Submit to the City Council the proposed Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program. 1 Principal Civil Engineer Souri Amirani recapped the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) addressing Planning Commission comments requested during the May 9, 2005 meeting (memorandum dated May 18, 2005 from James Ross, Executive Director, Public Works Agency). MOTION: Submit to the City Council the proposed Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - May 23, 2005 MOTION: Leo VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: F. Recess to Counci 1 SECOND: Nalle Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) it Chambers (6:22 p.m.) Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - May 23, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA May 23, 2005 ROLL CALL 6:30 P.M. Same staff was present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2005-10, 11, 12, 13, AND 15, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2005-02, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2004-02, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 2005-02, 03 AND 04 (COUNTY MAP NOS. 16621, 16622, AND 16626), AND VARIANCE NOS. 2005-05, 07, 10 AND 2005-12 FOR THE MACARTHUR PLACE SOUTH PROJECT (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Nexus Development Corporation to change the zoning designation of Hutton Centre from General Commercial (C2) to Specific Development No. 76 (SD-76), conditional use permits to allow multi-family residential, full service cafes, restaurants, retail and service uses, Tentative Tract Maps to create for- sale condominiums, variances to allow reductions in parking and setback requirements and to allow tandem parking and a development agreement to allow asix-story (276 units) condominium project and three 25-story (495 units) residential high-rise building, asix-story mixed use building and 14,000 square feet of retail and restaurant uses at 1, 9, 10 East Hutton Centre Drive and 101 East Sandpointe Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 13, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 13, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2004-02 and approve the mitigation monitoring program and statement of overriding considerations for the MacArthur Place South project. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2005-02. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-10 as conditioned for the Lake Towers residential project. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-11 as conditioned for the Cinema Tower and Loft residential projects. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-12 as conditioned for the Cinema Retail project. 7. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-13 as conditioned for the Cinema Restaurant project. 8. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-15 as conditioned for the Integral residential project. 9. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-02 (County Map No. 16621) as conditioned for the Integral project. 10. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-03 (County Map No. 16622) as conditioned for the Cinema Tower and Loft projects. 11. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-04 (County Map No. 16626) as conditioned for the Lake Towers project. Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - May 23, 2005 12. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-05 as conditioned to allow a reduction in setbacks for the Lake Towers project. 13. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-07 as conditioned for a reduction in parking and tandem parking for the Lake Towers project. 14. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-10 as conditioned for a reduction in parking for the Cinema residential, retail and restaurant uses and to allow tandem parking. 15. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-12 as conditioned to allow tandem parking for the Integral condominium project. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso recapped the Nexus project's various entitlements. Mr. Fregoso presented the Commission with additional MacArthur Place South documents that were omitted from the Planning Commission packets. The first document was the Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the Integral development to be located at 1 East Hutton Centre Drive. The second document was the proposed Specific Development Plan (SD-76) for MacArthur Place South, more commonly known as Hutton Centre. Environmental Coordinator Dan Bott gave an overview of the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman recommended the inclusion of fence ordinance exception for Specific Development No.19. Chair Mondo noted that the development agreement was not signed and requested clarification on pending issues. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman provided information for Commission. Public Hearing was open. Applicant Corey Alder discussed the Phasing Plan as set forth in Exhibit F, suggested flexibility for financing and agreed that Cinema Towers would be built before or Planning Manager Trevino emphasized Nexus would incur costs for public art, contribute in-lieu park development fee, pay Inclusionary Housing Fee, provide covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and execute an avigation easement and cooperative agreement for off-site improvements. Mr. Trevino noted that pending issues involved phasing and policy matters. concurrent with the Lake Towers. Commissioner Nalle requested an explanation regarding outstanding issues in the Development Agreement. Discussion ensued that Phasing completion was predicated on market conditions and available financing. Applicant proposed 10-year development with Towers, agreed not to start Integral unless the Lake or Cinema goes concurrently. Mr. Alder stated there are legal issues pending that require more time to allow meeting construction timelines. Mr. Alder stated that commitment from lenders would be forthcoming by the fourth quarter 2005. Commissioner Leo commented on market rate units, retail tenants, neighborhood traffic and construction and costs for study inclusive of mitigation measures. City Engineer Alvarez reviewed costs for study. Commissioner inquired about Airport Land Use Commission's (ALUC) update. Mr. Alder indicated the project is scheduled for ALUC's review and approval on June 16. Commissioner Leo discussed on-off ramp provisions on the 55 freeway backup plan if OCTA/Cal Trans/Alton setbacks exist. City Engineer Alvarez reviewed the accelerated ramp improvements with OCTA that are scheduled for July 2005, also stated OCTA and Nexus would provide funding. Mr. Alvarez stated that Alton is a long-term project that would be pursuing state and federal funding (Measure M) due to the high costs. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman stated that EIR does require on-ramp as a mitigation measure with City as responsible party. Planning Commission Minutes - 5 - May 23, 2005 Speakers in opposition to the project's tower heights included Richard Merritt and Theresa Delvac. Mark Pfeifer, General Manager at Doubletree Club Hotel, commented that project would impact hotel's parking supply. Mr. Pfeifer noted shortage of shared parking spaces in current staff report. Corey Alder clarified that project was adequately parked and would not impact the hotel. Public hearing was closed. MOTIONS: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2004-02 a. Added new condition, that City Council pursue funding and timing of the traffic mitigation measures proposed in the EIR. b. Added modification to EIR Item N-8, that pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-01. a. Added condition to exempt Specific Development No. 76 from SAMC Section 41-610 (1) pertaining to front yard fences. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2005-02. a. Added new condition that Section 5.1.3 be amended to make clear that the Integral project does not go forth unless concurrent with one or both of the Towers. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-10 as conditioned for the Lake Towers residential project. a. Added modification to Paragraph No. 69, notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 67, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday b. Added modification to Paragraph No. 100, prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. c. Amendment to Conditions No. 12 (amenity deck plan), No. 13 (water feature plan), No. 14 (exterior amenities), and No. 15 (interior common space amenities), that they be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. Planning Commission Minutes - 6 - May 23, 2005 d. Added new EIR condition that prohibits construction workers from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. e. Added new condition for signage to direct customers and guests to the adjacent parking structure. A directional sign program needs to be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 5. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-11 as conditioned for the Cinema Tower and Loft residential projects. a. Added modification to Paragraph No. 69, notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 67, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday b. Added modification to Paragraph No. 100, prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. c. Amendment to No. 14 (exterior amenities), and No. 15 (interior common space amenities in public spaces), that they be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. d. Added new EIR condition that prohibits construction workers from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. e. Added new condition for signage to direct customers and guests to the adjacent parking structure. A directional sign program needs to be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Commissioner De La Torre commented that it was not appropriate for the Planning Commission to approve all public art. Chief Assistant City Attorney clarified that the Planning Commission would be approving such items as, the location of the piece, but not approving the content of the art. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 6. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-12 as conditioned for the Cinema Retail project. Commissioner Cribb indicated that the pedestrian corridor on the Interior behind the parking garage and Integral required additional attention (Page CNL1.4 Cinema Site Landscape Section - "Paseo" renderings). Senior Planner Fregoso reviewed the preliminary landscape. Commissioner Cribb requested additional detail plan to address lighting, landscaping, and furniture for pedestrian. Commissioner Lutz referred to Conditional Use Permit Condition No. 8 that would address the additional details. a. Modified Condition No. 16 that a floor plan of the project shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plan shall ensure that direct visibility into the tenant spaces is maintained and glass storefronts and windows within the retail component shall provide clear glass. Planning Commission Minutes - 7 - May 23, 2005 b. Added modification to Paragraph No. 69, notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 67, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday c. Added modification to Paragraph No. 100, prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. d. Amendment to No. 10 (water feature) and No. 11 (exterior amenities) that they be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. e. Added new EIR condition that prohibits construction workers from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. f. Added new condition for signage to direct customers and guests to the adjacent parking structure. A directional sign program needs to be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 7. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-13 as conditioned for the Cinema Restaurant project. a. Added modification to Paragraph No. 16 that the interior floor plan be forwarded to the Planning Commission for approval (glaze and glass be transparent), b. Added modification to Paragraph No. 69, notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 67, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday c. Added modification to Paragraph No. 100, prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. d. Amendment to No. 14 (exterior amenities) and No. 15 (interior common space amenities in public spaces), that they be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. e. Added new EIR condition that prohibits construction workers from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. f. Added new condition for signage to direct customers and guests to the adjacent parking structure. A directional sign program needs to be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 8. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-15 as conditioned for the Integral residential project. Commissioner Cribb commented on the architecture detailing along Main Street, (Color Rendering No. 402-17.0); indicated detail expression comes to corner and stops without significant wrapping on balconies or window treatments, resulting in succession of tiny windows. Senior Planner Fregoso Planning Commission Minutes - 8 - May 23, 2005 stated that Planning Condition No. 9 regarding the detail elevation would be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. a. Added modification to Paragraph No. 69, notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 67, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday b. Added modification to Paragraph No. 100, prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. c. Amendment to No. 13 (water feature plan), No. 14 (exterior amenities) and No. 15 (interior common space amenities in public spaces), that they be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. d. Added new EIR condition that prohibits construction workers from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. e. Added new condition for signage to direct customers and guests to the adjacent parking structure. A directional sign program needs to be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 9. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-02 (County Map No. 16621) as conditioned for the Integral project. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 10.Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-03 (County Map No. 16622) as conditioned for the Cinema Tower and Loft projects. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 11.Adopt a resoluti on approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-04 (County Map No. 16626) as conditioned for the Lake Towers project. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 12.Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-05 as conditioned to allow a reduction in setbacks for the Lake Towers project. Planning Commission Minutes - 9 - May 23, 2005 MOTION: Gartner SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 13.Adopt a resoluti on approving Variance No. 2005-07 as conditioned for a reduction in parking and tandem parking for the Lake Towers project. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 14.Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-10 as conditioned for a reduction in parking for the Cinema residential, retail and restaurant uses and to allow tandem parking. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 15.Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-12 as conditioned to allow tandem parking for the Integral condominium project. a. Modified Condition No. 10 that the water feature(s) and Condition No. 11 that the exterior amenities shall be maintained in the same condition as installed at the time of occupancy. b. Modified Condition No. 16 that a floor plan of the project shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plan shall ensure that direct visibility into the tenant spaces is maintained. c. Modified Condition No. 19 that construction workers for the project shall be prohibited from parking in the adjacent neighborhoods. d. Modified Condition No. 64 that notwithstanding Mitigation Measure No. 62, pile driving shall not commence prior to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. e. Modified Condition No. 95 that prior to issuance of building permits, a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Manager for approval. The plans shall include information on items such as pick-up, delivery, and types of bins required. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Gartner VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) No comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments No comments were made. Planning Commission Minutes - 10 - May 23, 2005 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Requested an update on the Santiago Lofts project. Planning Manager Trevino provided information. Commissioner Cribb • Stated that trash needs to be cleaned up at 5 Freeway off ramp on Main Street. • Stated that a pine tree was removed on Fourth Street median, stump left near the median west of Tustin and Golden Circle (city tree). • Stated that trash needs to be cleaned up at Mayberry and Park Court between sound wall, by the chain link fence behind the Arnel property on the west. • Requested inspection of excessive window signage at home loan office at northwest corner of Mayberry and 17th Street, small business center. • Thanked staff for participation with City Place groundbreaking event. Commissioner Leo • Commented on hostel project. Principal Planner Haluza provided current project status. • Inquired about status on pending issues with Original Mike's. Planning Manager Trevino indicated item scheduled to return to Planning Commission for approval. • Announced that Subway is opened at the corner of Bristol & Memory Streets. • Requested an update of the Martini Baron Broadway in the Artists Village. Staff indicated that the Alcoholic Beverage Control license review is underway. • Suggested that Commission view DVD showing 22 Freeway widening to see improvements and impacts. • Commented on story in Orange County Register regarding NASA exhibit at the Discovery Science Center. Commissioner Nalle • Appreciated Steve Harding's positive remarks regarding downtown revitalization in Santa Ana during interview on KPCC in Fullerton during April • Inquired about the Law Library clean up on pool. Commissioner Leo provided information. • Requested status update on YMCA building. Executive Director, Planning & Building Agency, Harding provided information. Commissioner Gartner • Thanked staff for swell-prepared staff report on the Nexus project Commissioner Lutz • Appreciated comments on what other cities are doing with downtown revitalization made on KPCC with Larry Mantle's talk show at Steamers Restaurant in Fullerton. • Inquired as to what is going on at H-Salt on Washington/Bristol, observed drilling with 55-gal drums. Staff will provide information. • What is structure with metal that appendages off block at the Law Library. Staff will advise. • Extended invitation to Centennial Heritage Museum on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Harbor site. Planning Commission Minutes - 11 - May 23, 2005 1 Chair Mondo • Acknowledged staff's efforts with the extremely well-done Nexus project staff report. • Inquired about scaffolding at Doubletree Hotel on MacArthur. Staff will provide information. • Commented on new MacDonald's at Bristol Street that intends to keep pole sign that was not approved, please confirm. • Stated that Sav On Lofts are still vacant, any sale or lease. Mr. Kaufman indicated that the price has been lowered to attract tenants. • Recommended special signage consideration for City entrance with Nexus project at MacArthur Boulevard. 5. Excuse of Absences 6. Adjournment 8:51 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary 1 1 Planning Commission Minutes - 12 - May 23, 2005