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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Griffin at 4:00 p.m.
Chairman Griffin, Commissioners Fitzgerald, Francis, Savage, Hart, and Stopper
Commissioner Bailey
Chief Planner Rosen, Senior Planner Eastman, Assistant Planner Kusch and Recording Secretary Baker
Chairman Griffin
Commissioner Stopper read the third paragraph on page 163 with his changes inserted. Written text was submitted.
Chairman Griffin asked to have a comment by Carol Greutter added on page 159: "That they had heard that the Planning Commission had already decided to approve the project and it was a done deal."
MOTION by Commissioner Stopper, seconded by Commissioner Savage and CARRIED unanimously that the Minutes of October 26, 2004, be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The vote passed 5 - 0, with Commissioner Fitzgerald abstaining due to an absence.
Rob Ferrier, Project Manager for the Fullerton Redevelopment and Economic Development Department gave a presentation and asked the Commission to receive the report and provide comments. He discussed the following:
Goals in and around the downtown over a 10-year period
The purpose of the study
Displayed a map showing the primary study area and the secondary study area
Completion of high profile developments in the downtown
The evolution of downtown and a heightened awareness of new development opportunities
City Council's and Fullerton Redevelopment Agency's commitment to planning the historic core
Avoid negative impacts on new businesses
Vision, land use and urban design focus
Held monthly public workshops where 1,000 key stakeholders and public were invited
Host committee representatives comprised of Fullerton Redevelopment Agency, City Council, RDRC, Planning Commission, and PAC #2 members
Workshops facilitated by a professional architectural planning group - Field Paoli
Interactive game board exercises at the workshop
Visioning exercises
Reviewed other cities, both smaller and larger than Fullerton
Displayed photos of the workshops and explained the data received
Urban design concepts
Postcards from the future, compilations of pictures of what residents want to see in Fullerton
Strategy by system and the strategy by area are the urban design concepts that would bring the postcard images to fruition.
He displayed the four "postcard" images that were created to show the possible looks desired for Fullerton. The first postcard showed a vibrant and active mixed-use transit center with shops, restaurants, offices and housing located in high-quality, contemporary buildings. The second postcard represented a quaint train station with a world-class museum that celebrates trains and the railroad. The third postcard showed an historic downtown with alleys and paseos, passages and courts, with a pedestrian scale and a distinct character. The fourth postcard showed green edges where beautiful landscapes merge downtown with the surrounding neighborhoods and educational institutions.
Project Manager Ferrier spoke about strategies by system or by area, a network of landscape passages of streets, alleys, and pedestrian paths to connect downtown to surrounding areas. It was a public place creating a network of parks and plazas, tying downtown to other pedestrian areas. Also, it would be expanding the mixed-use in downtown by expanding the boundaries. A common theme from each meeting was to have high-quality, long-lasting development.
Project Manager Ferrier reviewed the suggestions from the workshops where the ideas given were to 1) combine and not separate land uses, 2) to tighten and not widen the auto and pedestrian scale, and 3) to grow and not to shrink the urban form and buildings.
Design strategies focused on the historic downtown, the transportation center, the downtown, the education centers, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Encouraging retail office hotel and museums
Desire for taller buildings as distinctual markers
Encouraging new retail and cultural venues
Alleys for pedestrian use
Neighborhoods would have improved connectivity to downtown
Continue streetscapes and the landscape into downtown
Pedestrian bicycle connections from educational areas into downtown
Recommended actions:
Select a developer/partner for parcel-level planning and development of a mixed-use project at the Transportation Center. Mr. Ferrier stated that they had received twelve responses and the submittal period was closed. Staff will convene a review committee to review each submittal after which four or five will make a presentation to the City Council
Examine the impact on businesses and other major arterials, such as Brookhurst, State College and Euclid of a one-way couplet system for Harbor and Lemon
City Council recently authorized a feasibility study and it is occurring now
Extend mixed-use zones along major street corridors beyond the core of downtown
Extend mixed-use zones along major street corridors beyond the core of downtown
Create a locus of development around the ongoing renovation of Fox by developing some underutilized parcels.
Demolition of buildings in the area to relocate McDonalds and open up subsequent development
Encourage public open spaces and plazas in new dev.
Displayed pictures of how open space is used in Fullerton and other cities examples
Consider a mixed-use project north of amerige at City Hall
Extend streetscape improvements making Chapman a green boulevard
Enhance the Senior Center
Examine the re-use of a storm channel north of Chapman
Design Commonwealth as an urban boulevard with taller buildings
Define minimum widths for sidewalks
Re-program the existing open space at Lemon and Chapman working with Fullerton College
Designate and design a new bicycle boulevard connecting downtown to surrounding areas
Develop a new project in accordance with urban design strategies
Ensure the highest quality of architecture
Mr. Ferrier discussed that this project has been or will be reviewed by the Project Area Committee #2 on October 20, 2005, the RDRC on October 27, 2005, the Planning Commission on November 9, 2005 and the City Council on November 15, 2005.
Chairman Griffin spoke about the work Redevelopment put into the project.
Commissioner Francis spoke of his excitement regarding this study. He said that he followed the recommendations of the Arroyo Group study 10 years ago.
Commissioner Savage asked how the channel could be turned into an asset instead of an eyesore. Chief Planner Rosen said that there currently are no specific concepts. Staff would be looking for engineering solutions to box the channel and create a space over it that would be aesthetically pleasing.
Commissioner Savage spoke of other cities and their mature trees and felt there was a limited space for trees in Fullerton because of the setbacks. He spoke about the concept of plazas in Portland, Oregon.
Commissioner Savage asked for the difference between an RFQ and an RFP. Mr. Ferrier explained that the RFQ (Request for Qualification) is where the City looks for a partner who would engage in the planning process and enter into an ENA (Exclusive Negotiating Agreement), split the bill of the planning studies, and engage with City staff in developing plans. The partner would provide submittals of qualifications, and would be chosen from their quality of work in the past. The RFP (Request for Proposal) is where an idea for a project, and a plan, are submitted up front.
Commissioner Savage asked why it was not more desirable to have an RFP submitted where the idea is up front. Mr. Ferrier said that the more desirable RFQ process is a formless, open setting, and the end result is reached together in a public setting of workshops. Commissioner Savage felt the City should have something similar to the Sacramento world class railroad museum. The 1995 version had more of a definition of a railroad museum.
Commissioner Hart said that she attended some of the workshops and was impressed. She asked how the borders of downtown were determined. Project Manager Ferrier said that the physical limit of downtown is Commonwealth, with Richman and Lawrence, and Berkeley to Valencia. Commissioner Hart asked if the one-way traffic study at Lemon and Harbor was conceptual. Project Manager Ferrier answered that currently there was a feasibility study being prepared. Chief Planner Rosen said that a basic engineering analysis is to make sure the capacity of the road system is maintained. Because Lemon is identified in the master plan of highways in the County street system, it is necessary to review the capacity issue. After a basic analysis, then staff can decide to move forward or not with a one-way couplet study. Commissioner Hart asked if there has been input from restaurant owners regarding Harbor north or south becoming a one-way street. Chief Planner Rosen said that the preferred way was to have Harbor heading south and Lemon heading north to avoid traffic crossing over Lemon. He also said that the goals were to see a public benefit in downtown with wider sidewalks, more landscaping, etc.
Commissioner Fitzgerald applauded staff on the study. She asked if OCTA was taking into consideration that the capacity issue was connected with the ability to funnel traffic to Brookhurst and Euclid. Chief Planner Rosen said that it was a fundamental question on how to redirect traffic from Lemon and Harbor. She asked about financial viability. Chief Planner Rosen said that some projects are already funded, some funds will come when the development occurs. The Redevelopment Agency is about to issue $77 million of bonds for public improvements. A portion will go to fund these improvements.
Commissioner Fitzgerald asked if Fullerton was looking to contain or expand the downtown. Project Manager Ferrier answered that there is an interest in both. Staff's recommendation was not supported by 100% of the community; there is a local minority against the idea. Commissioner Fitzgerald asked if there would be any scientific polling done to see what residents' buy in was. Project Manager Ferrier said that it could be done. She suggested that he poll those who were not able to come to the meetings.
Commissioner Stopper felt that the 1995 plan was well used, well served, and was pleased with the draft document. He felt it was a good, technical, systematic approach and that the consultant captured the issues discussed at the meetings. The consultant sorted the input and did a good job integrating it into an urban planning document.
Commissioner Stopper also thought there were good ideas:
Tighten and not widen the pedestrian scale
Growing up the buildings and having distinctive streets
Not abandon alleys, use them as more pedestrian friendly areas
Chapman, Commonwealth, Harbor, Highland and Lemon with wider, more pedestrian friendly medians.
Chairman Griffin said that members of the community have concerns with transportation and circulation through downtown. He encouraged staff to remember that there is a portion of the community needing to travel north and south to and from work. One-way streets could be a great alternative, however, he felt it will have opposition.
Project Manager Ferrier stated that it is only a consideration, a one-way street in downtown isn't necessarily going to happen.
Judith Kaluzny, 149 W. Whiting, since 1964. She attended all four workshops. Several comments:
She was concerned that it was "planning by a popularity poll"
She had asked for instruction as to what constitutes good planning
Elements of downtown and what makes it functional.
Open space for private use.
Concerned with the transportation center.
Bus station not addressed.
Will the bus station be moved to the other side of Lemon.
Need for another open space.
Parking lots on Amerige closed down.
Not financially viable.
Energy use, future transportation plans.
Not what people want.
Keep open space in front of the train station.
High rises around edges of downtown with attractions in the center.
Closing down open space.
Game board session was only 30 minutes. There was no consensus, but great ideas.
Tunneling Harbor underground was one suggestion.
3.5 million spent on an alley that is less than one block long.
Stucco arcades down Harbor in the past.
Beware of planning what seems like a good idea.
Commissioner Francis spoke about the parks developed in Amerige Heights, the downtown museum plaza providing more open space, the parking lot in front of the train depot, and the SOCO alley improvement. He spoke of how he and other restaurant owners have invested their money in downtown.
Ms. Kaluzny felt that when the dollar figure would be cited, the money could be found.
Jim Ranii, 123 N. Cornell, formerly on the PAC 2 and the Policy Advisory Committee. He also participated in the Arroyo group study 10 years ago and was a former Planning Commissioner, as well as a member of other committees.
He felt it was a great study and it would help the City and commission to do their job.
Benchmarks against what they can evaluate.
In favor of higher buildings to allow ground floor availability.
He spoke of the density of the 10 largest cities in America and in comparison, Fullerton has a more dense population than San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston with a density of 5,600 per square mile.
Fear that it would be built out with two and three story buildings.
He spoke of public plazas.
Bob Root, is a 56-year resident and a member of the citizen group that developed the 1995 Arroyo study. He explained that the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association was established in 1997 as a non-profit corporation. He spoke of the need for the railroad museum to be emphasized in the new study. He felt that it could be a Southern California version of the world-class railroad museum in Sacramento. He provided a copy to the Redevelopment staff of several pages in the study where they added the wording with a railroad museum emphasis. He felt that such a museum would be a large undertaking and would need assistance. He felt there was a larger population to appeal to in Southern California than in Sacramento.
Commissioner Savage agreed that a world-class museum in Fullerton would be a great asset. Mr. Root stated that the California State Railroad Museum located in Sacramento is associated with the California Parks Department which provides a good funding source for them. Commissioner Savage asked if Mr. Root would be willing to make a presentation at a future Planning Commission meeting, and Mr. Root answered affirmatively.
Commissioner Savage suggested that the Planning Commission agendize a railroad presentation by the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association.
Jim Alexander, a Fullerton resident, agreed that an emphasis on a railroad museum was missing in the draft study, since it was mentioned in the original study from 1995.
MOTION to receive and file the report by Commissioner Stopper, seconded by Commissioner Savage and passed by a vote of 6 - 0.
Staff report dated November 2, 2005 was presented pertaining to a request to consider revisions to an approved one-lot subdivision that created four individual condominium units on property located at 312 W. Wilshire Avenue (south side of Wilshire Avenue, approximately 170-220 feet west of the centerline of Highland Avenue) (R-5 zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15315 of CEQA Guidelines).
Senior Planner Eastman reported that the applicant was requesting approval of modifications to a previously-approved parcel map. The proposal was to revise the approved project, which included a condition that a garage be made a carport with non-dedicated parking. The applicant originally desired a two-car garage that was identified as a "common area" on the parcel map. The Planning Commission had conditioned that this common area be an open carport, with no garage door. The applicant desires to revise the parcel map to return it back to a garage and make the parking spaces dedicated to units A and D. The vicinity map was displayed and the zoning and surrounding uses were identified. Mr. Eastman stated that residents were notified within a 300 ft. radius and an aerial photo of the site was displayed.
A background of the project was presented. The development was originally approved as an apartment complex, after having several RDRC meetings and revisions requested by the RDRC. After approval and the start of construction, the applicant requested approval of a condominium subdivision, which was approved by the Planning Commission, subject to conditions. The applicant is now requesting a revision to one of the conditions of approval. Senior Planner Eastman displayed each level of the floor plan. The revised condo plan shows the removal of the common area. The required number of guest spaces in the R-5 zone is not established by the zoning ordinance. The approved plan showed four spaces available for guests; this version only shows two spaces. Staff was concerned with the potential use of the common garage; the garage is no longer a common area, with each of the two spaces dedicated to a unit. The project is exempt from the CEQA.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed revision, removing condition #8 and complying with all other previous conditions of approval.
Commissioner Hart asked if the applicant was exempt from having designated guest parking since it is zoned R-5. Senior Planner Eastman stated that it is not defined in the code as to how many guest and tenant spaces are required for R-5; it only requires three parking spaces, covered or uncovered. Commissioner Hart asked if the applicant met the development standards under the current zoning. Senior Planner Eastman answered affirmatively.
Commissioner Stopper asked about the history of the garage as a common enclosed garage with a door. Senior Planner Eastman said that it was originally designed as a common garage. The condition of approval in question (condition no. 8) was added to ensure that it be opened up and made available for guest and tenant parking. Commissioner Stopper was also concerned that it could become a common storage area and not used for parking. Senior Planner Eastman identified that the proposed revised plan has assigned one garage to unit A and one to unit D, which are the largest two units.
Commissioner Stopper asked what the street parking is on Wilshire. Senior Planner Eastman said that there is no overnight street parking on Wilshire, Highland or Amerige Avenues.
Commissioner Francis asked to review the map showing the boundaries of notification. Commissioner Francis stated that he lived within the boundary and recused himself from this item and left the room for the remainder of the discussion.
Commissioner Fitzgerald asked if the location of the common laundry located in the garage was also a concern. Staff was previously concerned with alternative uses and implications regarding association maintenance. Each unit had a laundry area and the common space could be used for another purpose. Staff had wanted clarification from the applicant, and to have it noted on the plans. There is a need to accurately reflect the intended use on the plans since the documents are a permanent record. He stated that the applicant could clarify his intentions if needed.
Commissioner Savage asked what changed staff's mind. Senior Planner Eastman said that staff originally recommended the removal of the garage doors and making those spaces for guests. The original parcel map plans were drawn to show the enclosed garage as being a common ownership, and staff felt this would not work. Staff was concerned that the "common" garage would be storage or a game room, and not dedicated parking spaces. The proposal has only two guest spaces. The code does not identify the how many guest stalls are needed; staff is reluctant to require them. Although the City Council has expressed a concern with storage and the rental of garage space; the applicant does meet the development standards for number of spaces, and he believes he has the right to move forward with his request. To a degree, there are competing policy issues; the question is before the Planning Commission.
Public hearing opened.
Alex Fischer-Militaru, expressed the need for a garage. Commissioner Stopper asked if units A and D were the two largest condos. Mr. Fisher-Militaru stated that they each had three bedrooms and were 1,800 square feet in size. Commissioner Stopper also asked if a Homeowner's Association would be managing the units, and Mr. Fisher-Militaru answered affirmatively.
Chairman Griffin asked the applicant if he was planning a common laundry area in the garage. Mr. Fisher-Militaru said that he would make it available to residents. The units do not all have laundry rooms, just a laundry closet for stackable washers and dryers, however, none will be installed initially.
Public hearing closed.
Senior Planner Eastman clarified that Unit A has three bedrooms and a den; Unit D has three bedrooms; Unit C has two bedrooms; and Unit B has three bedrooms and a den.
Commissioner Savage asked where the parking and common area was. Senior Planner Eastman showed on the plans that there would be two outdoor parking spaces. These two guest spaces have not changed from the approved and proposed plans.
Commissioner Savage felt that the applicant needed the flexibility of the two extra spaces and did not want them assigned to a specific unit with a garage door.
Commissioner Hart felt that the applicant met the development standards, and it was hard to prohibit the applicant when he meets it.
MOTION by Commissioner Hart to approve the request, seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald.
Commissioner Fitzgerald agreed with Commissioner Hart and was concerned; she also felt it was difficult to disapprove because of the code.
Commissioner Stopper felt that it met the code, but not the intent. He thought on-site guest parking is needed. There was discussion regarding the intent of the R-5 parking requirements. He felt that the last decision of the Planning Commission was correct; he would not be supporting the change.
Chairman Griffin asked staff if the Commission had the authority to deny this request. Chief Planner Rosen told him that they did have the authority to deny it.
Chairman Griffin said that he would not be approving this application.
Commissioner Fitzgerald said that while she seconded the motion, she would be voting against it.
Commissioner Hart voted in favor and Commissioner Savage, Commissioner Fitzgerald, Commissioner Savage, and Commissioner Stopper voted against it. The MOTION failed by a 4 - 1 vote.
The title of
Resolution Number PC-05-38
denying a resolution to a one-lot, four-unit condominium subdivision to allow an enclosed garage with dedicated resident parking, in lieu of a carport and open parking spaces, on property located at 312 West Wilshire Avenue was read and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Stopper to deny this request, seconded by Commissioner Savage and passed by a vote of 4 - 1 with Commissioner Hart voting no.
Commissioner Fitzgerald asked that the R-5 zones parking be clarified in the Code. Chief Planner Rosen stated that staff would be researching this and bringing the residential section back to the Planning Commission and the City Council for an update and it would be addressed then.
Staff report dated November 2, 2005, was presented pertaining to a request for a major site plan and a modified Conditional Use Permit to demolish an existing building, approximately 590,000 square-foot in size, and construct a new 371,000 square-foot commercial retail center and gas station on property located at 601-629 South Placentia Avenue (west of the intersection of Placentia Avenue and Crowther Avenue) (Home Depot/Sam's Club) (M-P-200 zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15302 of CEQA Guidelines).
Chief Planner Rosen presented the staff report dated November 9, 2005 regarding a major site plan and modification to a CUP. He explained site circulation, construction phasing and conceptual landscaping.
Chief Planner Rosen mentioned two letters received recently regarding the site that were distributed to the Commission. Chairman Griffin received the letter from South Park Company and Hewlitt & Holmes for the record.
Commissioner Hart asked where the focal point and access would be from Placentia Avenue. Chief Planner Rosen stated that the signalized intersection and main access was at Crowther, and the second access would be south of the property and would not be signalized. The second access will have additional studies regarding any necessary widenings. Gas station circulation will also be studied.
Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned ingress and egress and the street improvements at the railroad crossing. Chief Planner Rosen said that staff was in discussion with the City of Placentia since Placentia owned the street to the west curb face. Fullerton has a cooperative agreement with Placentia on the maintenance of the street and it is a pro-rata shared maintenance.
Commissioner Stopper asked if there was any circulation on the west side. Chief Planner Rosen answered that there was no site access on the north or west side of the property.
Scott McPherson, Vice President of M & H Realty and Dave Geiser, Director of Design and Construction had no comments and were available for questions.
Commissioner Stopper asked if Mr. McPherson had a copy of the South Park letter and was he amenable to work with them on their concerns. Mr. McPherson stated that he had already met with Don Sutro of South Park the day prior, had discussed the concerns mentioned in the letter, and they will be flexible and address his concerns.
Public hearing opened.
Mark Zaner, spoke about the container trucks going out of the access easement, serving their distribution center. The gas station will change the use of the mutual access easement. He was concerned with the safety of the passenger cars conflicting with the truck traffic. He felt that the development is exciting, and would work with the applicant.
Public hearing closed.
Commissioner Francis said he was excited and it was a great project.
The title of
Resolution Number PC-05-39
approving a major site plan and a modified CUP to demolish an existing building, approximately 555,000 square feet in size, and construct a new 371,000 square-foot commercial retail center and gas station on property located at 601-629 Placentia Avenue was read, and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Hart and CARRIED unanimously by voting members present, that said Resolution be ADOPTED AS WRITTEN.
Staff report dated November 2, 2005, was presented pertaining to a request to modify the previously-approved architecture of an approved site plan for a 13,800-square-foot drive-thru pharmacy on property located at 2200 North Harbor Boulevard (northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Bastanchury Road) (C-1 zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15332 of CEQA Guidelines). Vicinity sketches were displayed.
Chief Planner Rosen reported that there would be no changes to the site plan, the only proposed changes are to the architecture. The proposed change will draw from the architecture of the newly construction St. Jude medical offices. Brick and stucco was added with color textures along with additional windows. The elevations were displayed.
Chairman Griffin clarified that the Planning Commission would be approving no change in the use or size, only approving the changes to the architecture.
Staff recommended approval of the project.
Peter Whittingham, thanked staff for their work. He stated that the previous architecture had flaws and the RDRC enthusiastically supported the revisions.
Public hearing closed.
Chairman Griffin and Commissioner Stopper thanked them for making the architectural changes, it was the only concern of the Planning Commission.
The title of
Resolution Number PC-05-40
APPROVING a modification of the previously-approved architecture of an approved site plan for a 13,800-square-foot, drive-thru pharmacy, on property located at 2200 North Harbor Boulevard was read and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Stopper, seconded by Commissioner Savage and passed unanimously by a vote of 6 - 0 that said Resolution be ADOPTED AS WRITTEN.
Commissioner Francis and Commissioner Bailey
Engineering Director Don Hoppe and Engineering Assistant Voronel
Deputy City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow was also in attendance.
Items 5 and 6 were heard out of order because both would be continued.
A request for abandonment of an 80-foot-wide public right of way on property located at 1010 Crestview Drive (between Euclid Street and the intersection of La Mesa Drive and Valley View Drive) (R-1-20 zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15332 of CEQA Guidelines)
MOTION by Commissioner Stopper, seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald, and CARRIED unanimously by voting members present, that this item be CONTINUED until December 14, 2005.
A review of compliance with conditions for a previously-approved Conditional Use Permit, and possible setting of a revocation hearing for same Conditional Use Permit, for an automobile repair and sales business, on property located at 801-811 West Commonwealth Avenue (C-H zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15332 of CEQA Guidelines
Commissioner Savage asked what legal options the Planning Commission had if Mr. Tabaja was not able to attend the January 25, 2006, hearing.
Kimberly Hall Barlow stated that the Planning Commission has given the applicant sufficient notification for these hearings and would be able to proceed without his attendance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stopper, seconded by Commissioner Savage, and CARRIED unanimously by voting members present, that this item be CONTINUED to the January 25, 2006 meeting.
Staff report dated November 2, 2005, was presented pertaining to a request to amend Amerige Heights Development Agreement DA-00-01 to provide an extension of time to complete certain public facilities in the Amerige Heights Specific Plan, including the Amerige Heights Community Center and Barrett Park (Trailhead Park). The Amerige Heights Specific Plan is generally located north of Malvern Ave, east of Gilbert St, south of Pioneer Ave, and west of Bastanchury Road (Specific Plan District) (Previously certified EIR) (Continued from September 14, 2005)
Commissioner Savage stated the he was not in attendance at the previous meeting where this item was heard. Chief Planner Rosen said that the Planning Commission would be hearing this item in its entirety.
Chief Planner Rosen displayed the site plan and gave a history of the project and summarized the proposed amendment.
Commissioner Savage asked who negotiated the removal of the public restroom at Holcomb Park. Chief Planner Rosen stated that it was discussed between staff, the master developer and the homeowners. It was not required as part of the specific plan. The community was concerned with safety, and the Homeowners' Association responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the restroom.
Commissioner Savage asked if in the original negotiations were there discussions to build the bathroom, or provide a dollar figure the developer would contribute to the building of the park. Chief Planner Rosen said that it was negotiated that parks would be constructed and the plans would be approved by the City. There was not a specific requirement for providing the bathroom. When the landscape plans were submitted, they were approved with a bathroom. After the community concern was voiced, the landscape plans were modified and the funds were allocated elsewhere. The bathroom was not a part of the original plan, just as part of the landscape plan. Commissioner Savage asked, when approved by City Council, if the bathroom becomes a part of the plan. Chief Planner Rosen stated that it was not, and all of the site plans and public improvements were negotiated between staff and the master developer.
Commissioner Savage asked staff to clarify if the restroom was a part of the original approval. Chief Planner Rosen answered that the restroom was not a part of the original Specific Plan or Development Agreement. It was approved, pending the Planning Division negotiating the configuration of the park. The Specific Plan had general guidelines, the rest was all negotiated. Chief Planner Rosen said that the park site plans and public improvements were negotiated between staff and the master developer. Commissioner Savage was concerned if the citizens were told that there would be a restroom at the park. Chief Planner Rosen stated that it was only through the negotiations with the developer, Parks and Recreation and Development Services staff. It was not part of what the citizens were told at community meetings. Commissioner Savage said it would make a difference to him if the citizens knew about it.
Commissioner Hart asked for clarification on the community center if the developer or the City commited to the building of the center. Chief Planner Rosen said that both committed to it, and that park fees for the Amerige Heights Community Center, and the Bastanchury Sports Park and Greenbelt will pay. Staff was going to ask for bid drawings and if there is not enough funding, we will modify plans or seek additional funding from City Council.
Commissioner Hart asked if the original request was to relieve LSF II of the financial responsibility of building the community center. Chief Planner Rosen stated yes but that this request would only extend the completion date.
Commissioner Fitzgerald asked in which account the $190,000 was deposited. Chief Planner Rosen was not sure, but said that the intent was to go to fund the construction of the community center.
Commissioner Stopper understood that the Planning Commission was reviewing this request because it was required by state law to consider the original development agreement and any amendments. He asked for a review of the negotiation history with Raytheon regarding the lease process. Commissioner Stopper asked what consideration the City would be asking for this delay. Chief Planner Rosen explained that some of the delay was caused by the City, and some was by the developer. Staff is cooperating with them to meet the goal of completing the public components. He felt it was reasonable to allow sufficient time to finish the building.
Commissioner Savage asked about the discrepancy of costs for different bathrooms planned at various parks in Fullerton and if the $190,000 would be enough money today to build a bathroom. Chief Planner Rosen could not elaborate various amounts listed for bathrooms built in various parks in Fullerton. He stated that the $190,000 was already deposited and he did not think that the City would be able to build a bathroom for that amount at today's prices. Commissioner Savage asked if there was another option if the Planning Commission did not want to remove restrooms from the plans. Chief Planner Rosen felt that there was probably not any other recourse or solution since the Park was already dedicated to the HOA.
Deputy City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow reported that the City Council can approve the amendment without Planning Commission approval. The City Council did memorialize the arrangement over a year ago and the bathroom in-lieu funds were paid a long time ago, contingent on the approval of the fourth amendment. This could be revisited if the City Council did not approve it. The bathroom was not a part of the Development Agreement or the Specific Plan. The residents did not want to deal with the issue of a bathroom and, therefore, staff was willing to remove it from the plan.
Chairman Griffin reiterated what staff and the Deputy City Attorney discussed.
Deputy City Attorney Barlow said that this request was going to City Council; it is also committed in the MOU and memorialized in fourth amendment. If it was not approved, Deputy City Attorney Barlow did not know if it would go to litigation or a refund would be given.
Chairman Griffin asked if there was consideration to get something back. The City received park fees to build two facilities and the park was designed and built. The park cost more than planned, and staff did not have a firm bid on the cost of the community center. Chief Planner Rosen said that there was another funding source other than park fees. Chief Planner Rosen also stated that another funding source was a land fee where the developer did not have the property to provide, so they bought the property and gave back $1.8 million to the City.
Public hearing opened.
Pete Noyes, LSF II, stated that the City decided last year to hold off on the construction of the building until they were sure of sufficient funds after the completion of the sports park.
Public hearing closed.
Commissioner Stopper was not comfortable that the Planning Commission did enough due diligence. He was not comfortable in agreeing with the change. This was nothing against the developer or the City. He felt that there should be more options and would not supporting the amendment.
Commissioner Savage did not disagree with Commissioner Stopper. He felt that staff had latitude to negotiate a deal, and perhaps in the future the Planning Commission should wait until the project is presented in its entirety to approve it. He felt that staff worked in the best interest of the community and would be supporting the project.
Commissioner Hart was concerned with amount of time added and the added construction costs. She was concerned that the City would have to come up with the shortfall. She felt that the Planning Commission did not have a choice and she would be supporting it reluctantly.
Commissioner Fitzgerald felt that the Planning Commission should be practical and learn lessons from this. She would be supporting the project to move ahead and get it done in two years.
Chairman Griffin felt that this was a good compromise since the item was heard in September. He felt the developer should not be faulted because the City did not have sufficient funds. He felt it was the best solution and wanted to move forward and would be supporting it.
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Resolution Number PC-05-31
RECOMMENDING to the City Council approval of Amendment #4 of Development Agreement DA-00-01 providing an extension of time to complete certain public facilities including Amerige Heights Community Center and Barrett Park (Trailhead Park) in the Amerige Heights Specific Plan, was read and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Fitzgerald, seconded by Commissioner Savage and CARRIED by a vote of 5 - 1, with Commissioner Stopper voting no, that said Resolution be ADOPTED AS WRITTEN.
Chairman Griffin and Chief Planner Rosen thanked Recording Secretary Baker for her service and congratulated her on a promotion. Commissioner Savage asked that staff agendize a presentation at a following Planning Commission meeting regarding the railroad museum.
Chief Planner Rosen will contact the Association and set up a time for a presentation.
Commissioner Fitzgerald asked for a clarification of the R-5 zoning. Chief Planner Rosen is working on a residential zoning update.
Chief Planner Rosen gave a brief update on recent City Council meetings.
There was no one from the public who wished to speak on any matter within the Commission's jurisdiction.
The next regularly-scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be December 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The November 23, 2005, meeting will be canceled.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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So much to do and so little time. I wrote out a 'to-do' list and it's quite scary. I'm starting to reevaluate some of the things on there. I want to enjoy the season and not be as overwhelmed as I am now. A big item on there is a project that I've been meaning to start for quite a few days and haven't gotten around to it. I don't want to put it on the backburner because it's a present for my daughter. I absolutely LOVE the dolls that Hillary makes and I want to try to make one myself. Crazy - yes! Wishful thinking - yes! (she's a genius!!!) Since I am definitely not a sewing person and I've never done anything like this before I am completely using her dolls as inspiration.
Hillary states in her blog that anyone can use her ideas as long as it's for personal use and not to profit from. I for one will never enter the sewing world as a business so she doesn't need to worry about that - plus the basic fact that profiting from others' ideas is just one BIG UGLY no-no!!! That would be a discussion for a whole other post. This is going to be a complete trial and error thing. I know, I know great idea to try something like this with only 12 days to go and stressing about so many other things. I'm trying to think of it as a fun thing to do between all the other things. If I finish great if I don't she'll get it a little later. I really admire those that know how to sew and wish I could do it better. My biggest project ever was a bag that I made to carry around all sorts of things when the kids where a little smaller. Wish me luck with this new project! :)
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Lately I've only found time gettting up REALLY early. Today I got up at 3am and went back to bed for a couple of hours at 6:30. It's been crazy for me for the last couple of weeks. It isn't just house stuff (which is an absolute wreck right now!) but mostly my design work. Deadlines are looming for a couple of logos, 5 brochures, 2 websites...need I say more? I try to avoid talking about all this in my blog because I'd just rather talk about more positive stuff - makes me feel better. Like I'm actually getting some good things done! ;)
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text: Hi all, This is my first attempt at building LFS and I seem to have fell at the first hurdle. I'm using the current stable version (5.1.1) and everything had been going fine and I understood everything so far. I'm now into ch5 and ready to start the build of the temp system. I have binutils 2.14 and ./configure and make went according to plan using all arguments and it produces no errors. I now come to 'make install' and I am getting an error. Here is the last part of my screen dump: <snip> make[1]: Leaving directory `/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build/intl' make[1]: Entering directory `/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build/libiberty' make[2]: Entering directory `/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build/libiberty/testsuite' make[2]: Nothing to be done for `all'. make[2]: Leaving directory `/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build/libiberty/testsuite' /bin/sh ../../binutils-2.14/libiberty/../mkinstalldirs /tools/lib mkdir /tools/lib make[1]: *** [install_to_libdir] Error 1 make[1]: Leaving directory `/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build/libiberty' make: *** [install-libiberty] Error 2 lfs at phesphorone:/mnt/lfs/sources/lfs-packages/binutils-build> Is this anything to do with permissions? I have been back through the book a few times to make sure I haven't missed anything. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Ged.


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Adrian Beltre's guts lead the way
Third baseman's stomach for fight invaluable in Rangers' quest for ultimate prize
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mark Lowe will never forget Adrian Beltre's reaction one day a few years ago in Seattle when he was told one of the Mariners' trainers took him out of the lineup.
It's the kind of toughness that has become just as much a part of Beltre's baseball resume as his spectacular defensive play or penchant for clutch hits. All of it has been on display in 2012 as Beltre has become one extremely valuable player for the Texas Rangers. He may not win the AL MVP after Los Angeles Angels rookie Mike Trout put up impressive numbers and the Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera won the Triple Crown.
But there's no denying how important he is on and off the field as the Rangers attempt to return to the World Series -- and win it this time.
"He does everything for us," manager Ron Washington said. "The only thing he cares about is winning and doing whatever he has to do to help us win games."
That was even more evident in the final few weeks of the regular season.
Beltre had intestinal issues (scar tissue rubbing against him from a previous surgery) that were clearly bothering him as he tried to run and swing. But he pushed through it. After missing one game in Anaheim during the Rangers' final road series, Beltre was back in the next day despite the pain. He hit a big, gut-check home run late to help the Rangers get a victory and take two of three games from the Angels.
A few days later, Beltre strained his abdomen swinging his bat on a double early in the first of seven games against the A's to finish the season. He grimaced and held his stomach several times but would not come out. He ended up hitting the tying two-run homer in the seventh inning and the game-winning RBI single in the ninth to give his team a dramatic walk-off victory.
With less than a week left in the season, Beltre sprained his left shoulder in the first game of a doubleheader against the Angels and then played for most of the second game. The shoulder didn't stop him from staying in the lineup as the DH against the A's to end the season.
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Beltre finished the regular season with a .321 average, 36 homers and 102 RBIs. The homers were the second-most of his career. In September, when his team needed him most as they tried to hold off the hard-charging A's, Beltre had 11 homers and 19 RBIs and was named AL player of the month.
Painful motivation
Two years into a five-year, $80 million deal that includes a $16 million vesting option for a sixth year, the Rangers are getting excellent return on their hefty investment. Months before Beltre was set to hit the free-agent market after the 2010 season, Rangers scouting guru Don Welke and senior director of player personnel A.J. Preller were pushing hard for the club to pursue Beltre aggressively.
Both had seen Beltre up close while all three were with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where Beltre played the first six full seasons of his career. Interestingly, Beltre became a Dodger at age 15, which was against MLB rules. The team was fined $200,000 and two officials lost their jobs because of the signing. But Beltre went on to become a staple at third base until he left for the Seattle Mariners after the 2004 season.
Years before Beltre headed north, Welke discovered how tough the slugger could be when he visited him in the Dominican Republic shortly after an offseason gone awry prior to the 2001 campaign.
The wound from the surgery done in the Dominican Republic also didn't heal properly. He had to have a second surgery during spring training that year to close it, and he lost about 30 pounds. Yet he was determined to return to the field as soon as possible.
"He tired to play games with a colostomy bag attached to him under his uniform," Welke said. "Can you imagine? That's how badly the guy wanted to play."
He came back in early May -- earlier than most folks expected, of course -- and played 126 games, hitting .265 with 13 homers and 60 RBIs. He played three more seasons in L.A.
Before Beltre signed his long-term deal with Texas, there were whispers that he played better when his contract was on the line. The numbers supported the theory. His best season was 2004, which included his first trip to the postseason (an NLDS loss to the St. Louis Cardinals). He hit .334 with 48 homers and 121 RBIs and played the entire season with bone spurs in his ankle.
After leaving Seattle in 2009, he signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox in the hopes of showing he was healthy and ready to be productive again. He was, hitting .321 with 28 home runs and 102 RBIs.
But the Rangers never believed the idea that Beltre was playing for a big deal. They felt he wanted to play for a winner and that was his chief motivation.
"We felt as if we had more insight into his personality and into what motivated him rather than teams that would be prone to that kind of superficial analysis," assistant general manager Thad Levine said. "If that is a truism, what else does that say about his makeup? Is he motivated singularly by money? Don and A.J. were so emphatic that it was not a part of the player that we de-emphasized it from the beginning."
"Each year when the season ends, the Rangers make a list of the potential free agents they feel they need to express immediate interest in. Cliff Lee was their prime target that offseason, but Beltre's agent, Scott Boras, was called within the first 24 hours, signaling that the club wanted to talk about Beltre while also pursuing Lee.He's a leader by example, a leader vocally, a leader comically. Anyway you think of a leader, he's a leader
" -- Rangers outfielder David Murphy
"We wanted to express interest and gauge what they think the market is," Levine said. "Scott said we were one of the teams that he felt was one that made sense for Adrian. He was engaged and excited when we called. He filled in some gaps why he thought the player was a good fit. So we felt he had some interest in playing here."
Because they had done their homework, when Lee opted to take a deal from the Philadelphia Phillies in December, the Rangers were able to shift gears to Beltre without a speed bump.
"It wasn't as if we were just turning on the engine and revving it," Levine said. "We weren't the only team interested, but the communication lines were open."
It was a meeting in Las Vegas that made the deal a reality, as Beltre made an immediate connection with Washington. Those in attendance, including GM Jon Daniels, Welke and Boras and his team, could tell it.
All-around leader
Despite the rigorous scouting job, many in the organization admitted that they didn't fully appreciate how good Beltre's golden glove really was until he joined the Rangers. It seems that nearly every game, he comes up with a highlight-reel play.
"He's an unorthodox guy with great hands. And I mean great hands."
Beltre has impressed those who played third base in a Rangers uniform before him.
"If you're going to play that position, you have to be somewhat fearless," Buddy Bell said. "You have to be very aggressive to the ball. All young infielders should practice throwing off-balance and unorthodox. Guys are fast and you might need to make those throws. Most really good infielders are able to throw from where Beltre throws and do it from different angles. What I like about him is that he has a little fun with it. You have to have some of that in your game. There's no doubt he wants to be the best and there's confidence there, but there's a lot of relaxed fun in his game."
Beltre's relaxed style on the field and extreme focus in the weight room and while taking extra grounders has helped make him a leader. He isn't afraid to get on teammates if they aren't doing what they need to be.
"He's everything you would imagine a leader to be," outfielder David Murphy said. "He's a leader by example, a leader vocally, a leader comically. Anyway you think of a leader, he's a leader. It's a pleasure being his teammate and watching him play the game every day."
Washington likes how Beltre takes it upon himself to step up and lead when needed.
"One time Elvis [Andrus] made a lackadaisical play, and I started to get up from my seat and talk to him, and Beltre was already doing it," Washington said. "That's just who he is.
"I've never seen a guy in the past 10 years that's more committed to his team and his teammates than Beltre. The last guy I saw like that was Kirby Puckett, when I played in Minnesota."
"He's been around for a little while, he respects the game and plays the right way," said Andrus, in his fourth year as the club's starting shortstop. "He plays hard. He plays with pain. He's a great person in here. We communicate a lot on the field and we keep it light.
"He's kind of quiet after games. He takes everything serious. I think that's good. I'm the clown in here, so somebody has to help keep it serious."
Beltre disputes that, arguing that he has fun too. And it's clear he's having his most fun between the lines in big games.
"This is why I came here, to play in the playoffs and be on a winner," Beltre said. "This is a great group of guys and we have fun. We have goals and we do all we can to reach them. We'll keep doing that."
And Beltre will keep doing all he can to push them there.
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TrialPad's plug and play simplicity, and intuitive user interface, makes it the easiest and most effective way to organize and present evidence.
How much is TrialPad, and where do I buy it?
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Among other awards, it was named "The Best Trial Presentation App" with the highest possible A+ TechnoScore by LitigationWorld, it has consistently been the top-rated trial preparation iPad app by the National Law Journal, and was named the #1 New Product of 2011 by TechnoLawyer readers.
What file formats does TrialPad support?
Additional supported formats include: JPG, PNG, Single-Page or Multi-Page TIF, and TXT.
TrialPad also supports all video and audio file formats that are compatible with the iPad.
How does TrialPad organize different cases?
Each case folder will display the case name, the number of files in the folder, and the size of the folder in MB, as well as the date and time you last worked on the file.
Your cases can also be sorted in alphabetical (A-Z) and reverse alphabetical (Z-A) order, or by most recently opened.
Why would I need to duplicate a case in TrialPad?
– Could try multiple matters that had the same or many similar documents.
– Could use one case as a "test file" to annotate, move and delete documents and folders, without altering their original case folder.
– Could share one iPad between two attorneys, each marking up, organizing, and saving exhibits in their respective Case Folders.
Can I backup a case, or share a case with another TrialPad user?
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We have tested it on WebDAV servers, however there is no certification process for WebDAV server implementations, therefore due to the nature and differences between each WebDAV server, we are unable to troubleshoot individual WebDAV issues. You may have to check with your server administrator or web service provider for availability and configuration of a WebDAV server.
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How can I organize my documents into sub-folders?
You can edit the folder name, color, and icon by pressing the Select button, selecting the folder to rename, and pressing Edit button, then choosing Rename from the popup.
How do I sort, reorder, rename, duplicate, move, or delete documents, photos, or videos?
If you want to manually reorder your files or folders, you can move them up or down in the list by dragging the three horizontal lines to the right of the file or folder name.
NOTE: You can Move files to other folders within the case you are working on, or even to another case you have in TrialPad, but you cannot move a file or folder from one category tab to a different category tab, e.g. from Documents to Multimedia. Also, because Key Docs are "references" to the original document, if you delete the original document the Key Doc will also be deleted.
What is your best practice recommendation for working with Dropbox/Box and all my case media?
Our best practices recommendation is to save and import any documents in PDF format.
Any photos can be in JPG format but they should not be excessively large as large files take up system resources without adding any benefit (i.e. many consumer cameras now save a file at a very high a resolution that will slow down the redraw of the image on the iPad). Around 1.0MB per image is ideal.
This should be your workflow: – Install Dropbox/Box on the desktop computer where you will be doing most of your case organization. – Create a new case folder in this Dropbox/Box folder (e.g. Smith v. Jones) and inside that folder create, name, and populate new folders and sub-folders that will hold relevant data (e.g. Depositions, Expert Reports, Photos, etc.). – Create a new case folder in TrialPad called Smith v. Jones. – Access your Dropbox/Box account, from within TrialPad, and open the Smith v. Jones folder that resides in Dropbox/Box (do not select and download the whole Smith v. Jones folder that you see here). – Once you see the contents of the Smith v. Jones folder and all the previously created folders you will press the Select Files or Folders button in the bottom left corner; then press the Select All button in the top left corner (or choose individual files); then press Import Selected Files and Folders in the bottom right corner. – In the next window you will choose the Smith v. Jones folder you created in TrialPad. – At this point you will see the Importing Files spinner and an indication of "X Files Remaining". Once all the previously created folders (Depositions, Expert Reports, Photos, etc.) and their contents (sub-folders, files, etc.) import into the Smith v. Jones folder in TrialPad you press Done.
If you later import a file into this TrialPad case in another manner (e.g. email), you can upload it to the Dropbox/Box case folder. Also, if you want to add new documents to your case folder in Dropbox/Box you should name the folder with a date YYYYMMDD prefix (e.g. "20111211 New Expert Reports") so they will be ordered chronologically and you will be better able to know what new documents you have to download.
Can I add an exhibit sticker to a document?
Can I extract one page of a multi-page document?
How do the various tools work?
CALLOUT – The Callout tool will cut out and magnify an area of a document. Draw a marquee around the area you want enlarged after selecting the tool (double-tap the tool if you want to lock it on to do multiple callouts). (The easiest way is to draw a diagonal line from the top left to the bottom right of the area you want called out.) You can have multiple callouts from a particular page, from different pages in the same document, or from two separate documents presented using split-screen. You can move a callout up or down by dragging it with one finger, or close the callout by tapping it with two fingers, or doing a "pinch" to close.
HIGHLIGHT – Use the Highlight tool to draw a marquee around an area you want highlighted. It can be a single line or a whole paragraph (double-tap the tool if you want to lock it on to make multiple highlights). By pressing and holding this tool you will be presented with four color options for your highlighter (yellow, green, blue or pink).
PEN – Selecting the Pen tool allows you to draw or write on your document (double-tap the tool if you want to lock it on to write). By pressing and holding this tool you will be presented with four color options (red, blue, green or black) and three stroke width options (thin, medium and thick).
REDACT – The Redact tool allows you to redact areas from a document (double-tap the tool if you want to lock it on to make multiple redactions). By pressing and holding this tool you will be presented with black or white redaction color options. (Caution: Redactions can be removed from a document by selecting the Clear tool.)
LASER – When using the Laser tool, you can press and hold on any part of a document to simulate a laser pointer and draw your audience's attention to certain areas of the document. This tool also works across pages of different documents when used in split screen mode. By pressing and holding the laser tool, you will be presented with three color options (red, blue or green).
IMPORTANT NOTE: A red background or fill indicates that a tool or option is selected or active. Annotation tools will turn off automatically after one use. Double-tap on the tool (similar to the shift-lock on the keyboard) and it will remain active until you press it again or select another tool.
You also have the option to make an annotation tool remain active until you press the tool again, or select another tool, by switching the Lock Annotation Tools option to On in the Settings found in the Cases screen.
Can the annotation tools stay on for multiple uses?
You also have the option to make an annotation tool remain active until you press the tool again, or select another tool, by switching the Lock Annotation Tools option to On in the Settings found in the Cases screen.
What's the difference between Undo and Clear?
Caution: Clear will also remove redactions created using the Redaction tool.
How does the Rotate tool work?
How does the Whiteboard tool work?
CAUTION: Just as with documents, if you delete the Whiteboard file in the Documents tab, any Key Docs associated with that Whiteboard will also be deleted.
For example, to search for the word "exhibit" across the entire case, type "exhibit" in the search field at the top most level (the search field is not case sensitive) and press Search. A list of results corresponding to any document that contains the word "exhibit" will appear on the left hand side of your screen. (In this example, the results would also include words like "exhibition", "exhibitionist", etc.) The number of instances (i.e. "hits") where "exhibit" was found in each folder or document is displayed in a red circle beside each folder or document. Press on the document to see the results of your search.
What's the difference between Documents and Key Docs?
The Documents clean set can be pre-annotated using the Highlight, Pen, Callout, or Redact tools and then saved as a Key Doc with the annotations by pressing the Key button. You can also edit a video, and save the edited clip in Key Docs.
All tabs can be categorized and organized into folders for witness, issue, trial day, or any other convention.
Note: If you try to delete your original, clean copy of a document, you will get a warning that the corresponding Key Doc will also be deleted.
Why don't my annotations stay on the documents once I view a different document?
Can I email or print documents from TrialPad?
Can I upload documents to Dropbox, Box, or WebDAV?
Can I open a document in another app?
Does TrialPad support video and audio files?
To edit a video press the Clip Video button when viewing a video and a new window will appear with the editing interface. Press and hold the in-point or out-point of the video file (it will turn yellow) and move it to the desired location. (If you pause your finger on one of these points it will magnify the timeline to allow you to more precisely trim the video.) When finished selecting your clip, press the Use button to create a new video clip that will be placed in the Video tab.
NOTE: Not all video formats are editable on the iPad. Disconnect the cable to any output device before editing the video as it will display on the output hardware even if you have Output set to Off.
Can TrialPad play synced video depos with the transcript?
How do I capture a screen shot of my video?
What hardware do I need to present my case to an audience?
To present wirelessly please see the FAQ on using Apple TV and AirPlay.
What is the 'Output' switch for?
How would I use the Blank/Freeze/Present buttons?
– To present a document simply press the Present button. – To hold a document on the output screen as you search for another, press the Freeze button. When you find the new document you can press Present and it will replace the frozen document with the new one. – To blank the screen, but save the presentation, press the Blank button. You can press Present again to display the document with any annotations that were visible before you pressed Blank.
How do I zoom and annotate on the fly?
All annotations performed on the preview document are displayed on the output screen (unless you have Freeze selected).
See the Annotation Tools section for more details on our Callout, Highlight, Pen, and Redact tools.
How do I compare two pages or documents side by side?
Does TrialPad show my whole iPad screen?
NOTE: Please read the FAQ about War Room Mode.
Will TrialPad work in all courtrooms?
Does TrialPad support AirPlay and Apple TV to present wirelessly?
What You Will Need: – An Apple TV. – An Apple AirPort Express. (This will be the wireless network for communication between the iPad and the Apple TV. Do not rely on the courthouse WiFi.) – A projector or flat panel monitor with an HDMI connection.
How To Set It Up: – Connect the Apple TV to the projector/monitor using an HDMI cable. – Switch AirPlay to On in the Settings on your Apple TV. – Connect your iPad and Apple TV to your AirPort Express wireless network. – Press the AirPlay button on your iPad, select your Apple TV, and turn on Mirroring. (Your iPad Home screen should now be visible on your projector/monitor.) – When you launch TrialPad the projector/monitor will purposely go blank to prevent you from accidentally presenting documents. – Once you open a Case, select a document you want to present, slide Output to On, press Present.
What kind of projector and screen should I get to use with TrialPad?
For the screens the Da-Lite Deluxe Insta-Theater portable screens are relatively light and set up in a few seconds. The 48″ x 64″ size (80″ diagonal) is a good size for most courtrooms.
You then connect to the projector using a VGA cable, an HDMI cable, or wirelessly using Apple TV.
What is the best background image to use?
Will TrialPad work on my iPad 1, 2, 3, 4, Air, mini, mini Retina?
Where can I find out what version of the iOS my iPad is using?
Where can I find out what version of TrialPad I am using?
Why is my PDF file redrawing very slowly, especially when in presentation mode?
– Does your document have a size in MB that is greater than the number of pages (i.e. 5 page document that takes up 10MB)?
– Was your file scanned at a resolution greater than 300 pixels per inch?
If any of the above apply, you may need to downsample your image and re-import it.
How do I quit all the apps and do a cold reboot to refresh the iOS?
Please note that on an iPad quitting an app is very different from closing your app, and doing a cold reboot is very different from simply turning off your iPad. This is a good procedure to follow occasionally to "refresh" the iOS.
Please follow these directions exactly: From the home screen, double-tap the Home button (the only button on the front of your iPad). Next, swipe up on all the app preview screens. Next, do a cold reboot of the iPad by pressing and holding the Home button AND On/Off button (at the same time) for 10+ seconds, and keep both buttons pressed until you see a white Apple icon.
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Doodling in Math Class with Vi Hart
Doodling in Math Class with Vi Hart
Gareth Branwyn is a freelancer writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor for Boing Boing and WINK Books. And he has a new best-of writing collection and "lazy man's memoir," called Borg Like Me.
I thought I knew math. I thought I knew perspective and doodling.
But this girl blows me out of the water! Delightful and 'woe to the boring math teacher!'
Awesome video/brain! Impressssive!
I heart Vi Hart. :)
Vi should be teaching the class. She gives non-mathematicians a hint of why we love math.
I seem to be the only one that thought this was some sort of Editor Plugin. Apparently Vi is short for 'Violet' or something, as opposed to a shorting of "Visual". that said, good to see someone with an interest in Mathematics these days!
I think my optic nerve just melted.
I just learn so much, so fast, but then it all dribbled out of my ears again! I have to watch again.
While I love Vi's work, she was particularly ranty in this one…
I love these videos. Wish she would talk just a bit slower. I'm getting too old to follow the speech. Still follow the math though. Keep it up Vi!
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Published: Mar. 25, 2011
Updated: Mar. 28, 2011
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Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs (PDF)
Inspired by the need for connection among those faced with retinoblastoma, Duke Eye Center, in conjunction with Duke Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, is hosting the Second Annual Retinoblastoma Family Day.
The event will take place Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center lobby from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. An RSVP is preferred, and the event is open to all interested parties.
View event information and RSVP
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Affecting approximately 300 children in the United States each year, retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular cancer of childhood. It usually develops in early childhood, typically before five years of age, and can affect either one or both eyes.
The most common first signs of retinoblastoma are leukocoria, a visible whiteness to the pupil often noticed in photographs, and strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes. Retinoblastoma can be classified as either hereditary or nonhereditary.
In addition to the implications for other family members, the hereditary form of retinoblastoma poses an increased risk for an affected child to develop a tumor in the other eye and cancer elsewhere in the body.
Additionally, approximately 10 to 15 percent of children with retinoblastoma of one eye and no family history of the condition have the hereditary form. For these reasons, genetic counseling and genetic testing are helpful in identifying whether the retinoblastoma is hereditary or nonhereditary and in clarifying the risks for the affected child and the family.
In 90 to 95 percent of cases of retinoblastoma, the condition is curable with early detection and treatment. Treatment options depend on the age of the child, as well as specific characteristics of the retinoblastoma tumor within the eye.
Currently available treatment options for retinoblastoma include chemotherapy, cryotherapy, radiation therapy, laser treatment, and enucleation.
Care for children with retinoblastoma is best provided by a team of specialists in pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric hematology/oncology, and radiation oncology. This coordinated care typically occurs at intervals of anywhere from two to six months for the first six years of the child's life, again depending on the individual features of the retinoblastoma tumor.
Event Coordinator Renee Halberg, MSW, LCSW, explains: "It's difficult to imagine what it's like to be diagnosed with retinoblastoma ... Imagine being told your precious baby has eye cancer that may require chemotherapy and/or the removal of an eye. It's almost unthinkable, which is why this event was created."
It is important to address emerging psychosocial issues at this time of medical crisis.
At Duke Eye Center and Duke Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, licensed clinical social workers are integrated into the team approach to care for patients with retinoblastoma. They provide psychosocial care by meeting with each family to establish a rapport, assess their needs, offer counseling, and link families to resources. This relationship develops over a span of time. The knowledge that professional psychosocial care services are available is of comfort to patients and their families. They may choose when to ask for additional support during different stages of their lives.
Furthermore, this aspect of psychosocial care is endorsed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which addresses depression and other emotional distress related to a cancer diagnosis, as well as "life challenges" or barriers to care.
This year's Retinoblastoma Family Day features a series of informative presentations about updates in treatment, research, and genetics by some of the specialists at Duke University Medical Center involved in the day-to-day care for patients with retinoblastoma. These specialists will also be available for individual discussion concerning specific questions families may have about these and other topics.
Most importantly, this event provides an avenue for conversation, with the ultimate goal of creating an external support network for family members and patients alike.
Come join us for snacks, games, arts and crafts, music, and 'shooting hoops' with Duke athletes, all while learning, understanding, and connecting with others.
The Second Annual Retinoblastoma Family Day, April 30, is an event for patients and their families.


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To the Boutique FinderThese two clear crystal turtledoves with Jet crystal eyes sit in a natural position on clear crystal blossom bases. Symbolizing eternal love, they make a perfect romantic gift. Decoration object. Not a toy. Not suitable for children under 15.
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Hi all,
48yo,german but no nazi greets all you lucky guys in US.
Would help u voting against gun ban if i could.
Alll the best ...
ps: job offers are welcome
Thomas (without gun, because in germany its a a privileg, not a right)
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TRAAMS London show streamed on Screensaver
TRAAMS' Peckham show next Saturday will be streamed live in HD by Screensaver.
TRAAMS' Peckham show next Saturday will be streamed live in HD by Screensaver.
Best Friends and C Duncan featured on Alcopop's 'Sensible Record Labels' compilation for RSD 2015
This week's new demo track "How It's Rare" comes from Lifesteps Collection. Listen here
Each week FatCat invite an artist to choose 5 musical categories and 5 tracks within each category to compile a 25-track playlist for the FatCat Spotify channel.
This week our 5X5 playlist comes from James McNew.
C Duncan will be playing The Lock Tavern, Camden and The Poetry Club, Glasgow this April!
Take a listen to the acoustic session Adam from WWPJ recently did HERE.
The artists below are currently on tour around the world...
The next FatCat Podcast comes from Tarquin who brings us this mix at just over an hour for Podcast #114
New Featured Artist on Demo Website
Lifesteps Collection is this week's new addition to our demo player!
Check out the track "How It's Rare" on our player below or alternatively go to the Demo Site where you can find out more about Lifesteps Collection as well as our latest favourite demos and extensive archive.
Filmed in Niamey, Niger by Flo and Frederic.
Editing: Michael Patrick Mayer
Tal National - "Claire" from the album Zoy Zoy out April 14th, 2015
Directed By Nicola Collins
Taken from 'Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave'
Directed by Ben Cowie and Alan Cameron at Wake Up Advice
Taken from their latest album 'Unravelling'
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Session shot in Brighton for the wonderful Bowlegs. http://www.bowlegsmusic.com
Track available for free download - https://soundcloud.com/mrduncan/c-duncan-for
C Duncan's debut single, 'For', is taken from his forthcoming LP on FatCat Records(due to drop in summer 2015).
The Twilight Sad - Cold Days From The Birdhouse with The Royal Scottish National Orchestra live recording from Paisley Abbey.


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Chanioti, also Chaniotis, Hanioti and Haniotis ( Χανιώτη Greek), is a touristic town located in the east of the peninsula of Cassandreia and Chalkidiki (also a prefecture) in Greece.
The population in 2001 was 968, the elevation is 10 m. The population during the summer increases many times. Chanioti is located around 100 km SE of Thessaloniki.
Forests dominate the area around.
Hanioti (Chanioti) Cosmopolitan Resort...
Chanioti is the seat of Municipality, where all Administrative Services are located.During the summer season, the region attracts thousands of visitors. As a top tourism destination, Chanioti provides alternatives twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
It's modern hotel units, the organized market at the central square, its beach, its large park at the church of St.John are just some of the reference points in the area...
Halkidiki is the most original Macedonian region of Northern Greece.It is seperated into three peninsulas : Cassandra, Sithonia, and Mt.Athos. There are two momumental mountains: Mt.Holomon and Mt.Stratonikos.
The region's soil is famous for its mineral wealth, known since atniquinty for its manganese, copper, iron, pyrite, bauxite and magnesite mines, as well as its hot springs with healing properties, such as that of Agia Paraskevi, Petralona Cave, known throughout the world, is worth visiting for its paleontological interest.
There are numerous sites in the broader region of the Municipality, offering stunning findingsand exhibits...
Bosnaki Eleni (Orfeas1)
Bosnaki Eleni (Orfeas1/2)
Bosnaki Eleni (Lena)
Dere Giannoula
Chrapalou Eleni
Evgenis Sotiris
Ioannidou Katerina
Koheilas Ioannis
Kaloudi Kaliopi
Kaloudi Maria
Katsarou Anastasia
Katsaros Konstantinos
Kosmadelis Alexandros
Kouliaki Sofia
Koutsouris Konstantinos
Lathoura Katerina
Lemoni Theofanoula
Lemoni Maria
Livadiotis Ioannis
Livadiotou Paraskevi
Moschou Magdalini
Natsios Stavros
Natsiou Styliani
Pelekas Kostantinos
Peleka Magdalini
Pelekas Nikolaos (2)
Pelekas Dimitrios
Pelekas N Christos
Pelekas Christos
Pelekas Asterios
Peleka Xenia
Pelekas Nikolaos
Petraki Maria
Skoulatou Christina
Skoulatou Christina (2)
Vilazeropoulou Maria
Voivodas Ioannis
Zahou Ermioni
Zorba Gramatiki
Dalampira Konstantina
Koukovinou Athina
Lemonis Panagiotis
Peristerianou Georgia
Kouzouha Sofia
Halkia Eleftheria
Tsanaxi Maria
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Polaris Moves Indian Motorcycle Production to Spirit Lake Iowa
According to the Sioux City Journal, Polaris is planning on moving production of the recently purchased Indian Motorcycles to its manufacturing facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Scheduled for later this year, the move will not create additional jobs at the factory, which already employs more than 535 people, according to company spokesperson Marlys Knutson.
Polaris, based in Medina, Minn., will close the existing Indian manufacturing plant in Kings Mountain, N.C., in the next two to three months, Knutson said. It's unknown when production will start up in Spirit Lake, she said.
The addition of Indian Motorcyles adds to the product mix at the Spirit Lake plant, which will continue to assemble Polaris' own motorcycle brand, Victory, as well as Ranger and RZR side-by-side vehicles, Knutson said. In addition, the Lakes area plant does some contract work for the U.S. military and for Bobcat, maker of a popular steer-steer loader line.
Around 100 jobs have been added at the Spirit Lake plant in the past year to meet increased demand for products, Knutson said.
Indian Motorcycles, founded in 1901, two years before Harley-Davidson, was the nation's largest motorcycle maker in the early 1900s. Indian's best-selling model, the Chief, became known for the Red Indian logo on its fuel tank.
After twice filing for bankruptcy, production of Indians restarted three years ago after its previous owners brought the business to Kings Mountain. Twenty-five people currently work at Indian's North Carolina site, which includes office staff, Knutson said.
In an interview with the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Polaris CEO Scott Wine said the Indian brand builds on Polaris' presence in the $4 billion heavyweight motorcycle market, which it entered about 12 years ago. Of Polaris' $2 billion in annual sales, about $82 million currently comes from Victory.
Wine told the Star Tribune the Indian, a heritage brand with classic style, appeals to a different market segment than the Victory, which is more popular with performance enthusiasts.


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The Celestron Digital Camera Adapter places your various point-&-shoot digital cameras close to the eyepiece of your spotting scope. It has a clamp for the eyepiece and various location adjustments so that you get the digital camera centered exactly where it needs to be for the best images with high resolution and no vignetting. As with all digiscoping, it is far easier to align the digital camera's lens with the scope's eyepiece when that eyepiece has a broad, flat rear element-making a bigger target for the camera's vision to fit within.
To describe here exactly which cameras work with this is simply impossible, but for some guidance...the shortest distance between the tripod socket and the center of the eyepiece is approximately 1.26" (32mm), while the longest distance between the center of the eyepiece and the tripod socket is approximately 2.91" (74mm). The tripod socket can be as far as approximately 2.12" (54mm) to either side of the center of the eyepiece, so as long as the distance between your camera's tripod socket and the center of its lens is less than this it should likely fit.
As with all ventures in the world of digiscoping, you'll need to employ good technique and good equipment to get good pictures-which means a sturdy tripod and secondary support for the camera if possible, a sensibly-high shutter speed for the digital camera and as much care as is possible to prohibit camera movement. This should always include the use of the camera's electronic shutter release cable or remote control if the camera has such capacity.
Note: A tripod spacer-like that used under traditional film cameras with Polariod film backs-is often necessary for vertical alignment of cameras with a short distance between their tripod socket and the center of their lens. An inexpensive combination of 2 pieces of inventory to solve the problem (B&H item codes "BO3358" and "GIG1141") is listed here as accessories.
Load Capacity | 4.50 lb (2.04 kg) |
Dimensions | 4.9 x 7.1 x 4.4" (125 x 180 x 111 mm) WxHxD |
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What are some simple experiments involving diffusion which explore the theories and concepts surrounding the surface area to volume ratio?
This took some thought. I don't know the answer to the proposed experiments. Fill various size balloons rubber -- not aluminized -- with helium gas. You can measure the internal pressure with a simple pressure gauge, the volume (assume a sphere so: V= 4/3*pi*R^3 and surface area S= 4*pi*R^2. Then follow the decrease in volume and surface area as the helium diffuses through the rubber. It only takes a few days. The pressure can be related to the volume and surface area by monitoring the pressure as you blow the balloons up. You can determine "V" and "S" by measuring the circumference of the balloon C= 2*pi*R vs. time. This gives you "V", "S", and "P" as a function of time, size and pressure. Use different size baloons.
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Marcus Daly owner of the Anaconda Company in 1881 Bought a small silver mine Anaconda, Butte Montana. Butte is a small town in Montana United States. Formerly called the Amalgamated Copper Mining. Finally all the existing mines at Butte belong to the company. To expedite the business he built smelter in Anaconda That Is connected to Butte by a train.
Marcus worked with George Hearst a Wealthy American businessman and United States Senator, and the father of newspaperman William Randolph Hearst formed the company with the name of Anaconda Copper Mining Company. Finally, the small town of Butte Became one of the most prosperous cities in the country.


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Vivid Sydney - Light
Once again, the sails of the Sydney Opera House are transformed by a sequence of stunning video-mapped projections. From here, a series of interactive and immersive light art sculptures and installations paves the way to the renowned Vivid Light Walk. Some have a message, some are pure fun, many are interactive and they're all free.
Must Do
For the 6th year, Vivid Sydney takes you on a magical journey through an amazing world of colour and music that's free, very family-friendly and staged every night from 6pm to midnight on the shores of Sydney Harbour from 23 May to 9 June.
For the first time in 2014, Vivid Sydney's famous Light Walk extends beyond the harbour foreshore and onto the harbour itself. The many cruise vessels and ferries that travel around the harbour will be decorated with brilliant lights that change colour as they enter the different Vivid precincts. LED Tape is ten-times brighter than normal rope lighting so it's guaranteed to splash amazing colours across the harbour. To ensure you have an extra-dazzling Vivid experience in 2014, why not book a spot onboard and enjoy the spectacle of the nightly light shows from the comfort of a harbour ferry or cruise vessel.
Once again, the amazing Aquatique Show at Darling Harbour lights up this harbourside precinct with more screens, bigger fountains and more shows than ever before. Darling Harbour is now one of Vivid's most colourful and popular precincts, offering entertainment and fun for the whole family. The spectacular show features illuminated water jets in a 'magic wall' of light and water, a recreation of the Versailles Fountain, spectacular laser shows, and site-specific installations across the Darling Harbour foreshore.
Visit vividsydney.com for more details of the 2014 Vivid Sydney line up.
Vivid Night Markets
Shop under the stars at an eclectic range of specialty stalls at The Rocks Vivid Night Markets. Grab something to fill your tummy, take home something delicious and shop for head-turning original fashion, jewellery, arts, crafts and homewares.
Sydney Harbour Foreshore
Major Vivid Sydney precincts are the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and Walsh Bay where the world's best lighting technology is used to transform skyscrapers and heritage sites at night into an amazing colourful canvas.
Darling Harbour
This year Darling Harbour is a new exciting precinct during Vivid Sydney. It plays host to the Vivid Aquatique, a cutting-edge fountain, light, water and projection show syncronised to music.
Vivid Ideas 2014 guide
The twenty page guide to Vivid Ideas 2014. Vivid Ideas is Sydney's annual celebration of innovation, creativity and community, boasting a world renowned program of conferences, workshops, panels, talks, showcases, exhibitions, creative product launches, award presentations and networking functions. Download PDF here.
Getting to VIVID Sydney
With plenty of extra services running, public transport is the best way to get to Vivid Sydney events and home again afterwards. For information go to transportnsw.info or call 131 500. You can also download a train or bus app from the App StoreSM or Google Play.


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Nearby Rothiemurchus Estate provides a variety of opportunities for outdoor activities and environmental studies.You can take the famous Strathspey Steam Railway from the railway station just opposite the hotel and take a trip through fabulous scenery to the famous Glenbogle Station.
Golf tours are very popular in the area, and there are many activities for families during the summer.
The Cairn Lounge offers excellent bar meals in a relaxed environment, along with a wide selection of malt whisky and a range of fine Scottish ale and beer. The well renowned restaurant well frequented by locals for meals throughout the day and live entertainment in the evenings.


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Did I say that?
I said I wouldn't want RR to strips plays from Chud. You don't want a coach who knows little offense to start stripping plays away, do you?
Post was about Rivera taking some control ...you said no to that. and yes, when Chud does what he did today...Rivera needs to step in and correct it. Not with him making the specific calls but telling him to run and do it the right way