COSTA MESA

Many residents hoping for clarity on the eagerly anticipated plan to revitalize the city’s west side left Monday’s presentation with more questions than answers.

Mayor Gary Monahan, however, tried to assure community members that the 30-minute Planning Commission and City Council presentation was an overview. He said there will be a significant amount of time for public comments when the plan is discussed at future meetings.

The draft is the product of an effort that began three years ago, when the city voted to improve the neighborhood’s traffic, rundown areas and lack of diverse retail. The plan includes proposals to create a community center at 19th Street and Placentia Avenue, to strengthen neighborhoods through greater interaction and to improve streetscapes and landscapes.

Many residents left the meeting expressing lingering concerns about traffic problems that the plan was supposed to alleviate.