COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW

IF YOU GO

Here are some items the commission will consider tonight.

IKEA CHILD CARE

In 2001, when the planning commission and City Council approved the IKEA outlet on South Coast Drive, they mandated that the store feature an on-site child care program within three years. IKEA managers, however, had difficulty providing the service over the last few years. Most employees preferred their child-care arrangements close to home, and the store could not find a local provider for on-site family support programs.

The store will request a removal of the child care requirement at tonight’s meeting, arguing that other IKEA stores do not provide on-site care and that the company already provides a number of resources for families with children.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The commission will likely grant the waiver.

HISTORIC HOUSE

In 1998, the Huscroft House at 546 Bernard St. was identified as a historic resource in a survey by the city. The house was built in Santa Ana in 1915 and transported to Costa Mesa in 1954. Its owner, John Morehart, has restored the house since moving it from TeWinkle Park to its current location three years ago.

Even though the building is identified as a historic resource, the owner must give permission for it to be listed on a historic register — since, once a property is on the register, there are limits to what changes can be made to it. Morehart plans to ask for permission to place the house on the local historic list.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The commission will likely grant permission.

— Compiled by

Michael Miller