ON THE AGENDA Here are some of...

ON THE AGENDA

Here are some of the items that will be discussed at tonight’s

meeting.

TEWINKLE PARK MASTER PLAN

The final master plan includes recommendations for redesign of the

existing baseball/softball complex to a four-field softball-only

facility; new tennis, volleyball and basketball courts; a

20,000-square-foot permanent skate facility; a 10,000-square-foot

community center; lake renovation; and proposed pedestrian

bridge/median improvements on Junipero Drive. Landscaping and minor

construction are also included.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Staff recommends approval because the planning process included a

significant community involvement, which they say is integral to

building consensus. Staff believes the consultant has produced a

well-written plan to guide recreational programs and facilities at

TeWinkle Park for the next five years. Features such as the

skateboard park and softball complex would go through the standard

public review process before they are adopted.

“I think it’s well thought out and it is just what it says it is

-- a master plan,” Chairman Bruce Garlich said. “It got a lot of

community input and I support it.”

PLANNING APPLICATION

Ken Kurose Architect, agent for Wilson Villas, is applying to

convert an existing 16-unit apartment project to condominiums at 726

W. Wilson St.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Staff recommends approval since it will result in a general

upgrading of the property, as well as provide additional

homeownership opportunities.

“They’re going to agree to upgrade all of the appliances and

things to make the property more desirable, so I think it’s a good

project,” Garlich said.

PLANNING APPLICATION

Bill Barton, agent for Mike Malley, has applied for a permit to

allow outdoor automobile sales/rental and display, with an exception

from front landscape setback requirements at 2665 Harbor Blvd.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Staff recommends denying the application because it believes the

project is not consistent or compatible with the type of development

that has occurred and may occur in the future along this portion of

Harbor Boulevard. Staff prefers the previously approved version of

this project, which included a 9,600-square-foot building with a

showroom, automobile display structure and service building. Since

construction never started on this incarnation, the permit expired in

2002.

“I’ve asked to see some pictures of what it is they’re trying to

put in there, in terms of their office facility, to get a better idea

of what it will look like,” Garlich said. “The applicant has also

indicated that he wants to upgrade the property.”

DESIGN REVIEW/TENTATIVE TRACT MAP

Nick Zamvakellis/PITA Trust proposed to demolish an existing

five-unit residential project and to construct nine new two-story,

single-family homes at 2553-2559 Santa Ana Ave. The hearing was

continued from the March 24 meeting to renotify the public with the

correct project address.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Staff recommends approval since it will provide additional

homeownership opportunities.

“It’s very similar to one we just approved at the property right

next door,” Garlich said. “The applicant has agreed to make some

changes in the elevation that is visible from the street to make it

more attractive. It looks pretty good to me.”

-- Compiled by Deirdre Newman