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On Commission consensus, it was ordered that the agenda be taken out of order. 6. PUBLIC IIEARING$ PCUP-II/PDr-44/PV-16. Budget car and Truck Rental Application for (1) a conditional use permit to conduct car and truck rental and sales; (2) design review to construct an approximately 700-square-foot office building; and (3) a variance to allow approximately 10-foot high decorative trellises to encroach within the required front and s~'eet-side side yard located at the northwest corner of Pimlico Drive and Brockton Drive. Zoning for the property is C-F (Freeway Commercial) Mr. Plucker referenced a staffreport dated July 12, 2000 and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, site description, project description, variance request, grading and drainage, traffic, off-street parking, building design, landscape plan, and signs. In conclusion, Mr. Plucker noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission approve the design review application Case PDR-44 subject to the recommended conditions shown in Exhibit "B. 1'; make the variance findings listed in the staff report and approve Case PV-16 subject to the recommended conditions in Exhibit "B.I"; and, make the conditional use permit findings listed in the staff report and approve Case PUCP-11 subject to the recommended conditions in Exhibit "B.2." Discussion ensued relating to clarification of Condition No. 9 of Exhibit B.2. relating to exiting on Pimlico Drive, a condition requiting a "no left mm" sign on Pimlico Drive or "right mm only" sign on Brockton Drive, and clarification of landscaping issues relating to the trellis. Commissioner Kameny noted he received several calls from residents expressing concern about the traffic in the area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Tom Doherty, applicant, noted this is a family-owned business that has been in existence in Pleasanton since January 1991. He noted that the applicant is sensitive to the neighbor's concerns and has taken the concerns and suggestions of neighbors into consideration. He stated that considerable effort has been placed in the landscaping plans and that plans will be aesthetically pleasing. He provided an overview of the business transactions that take place at this location and noted this business does not generate a lot of traffic. Mr. Doherty stated that the applicant desires the ability to sell vehicles; however, this will not be a retail car sales lot. He commented on the location where vehicles will be washed. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Dohcrty stated the average truck has 24 feet of cargo capacity with the largest truck being 30 feet in length. He noted the trucks will be parked in the rear of the lot with cars at the entrance to the lot. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Doherty noted the entrance to the lot is not locked at night due to the Iow crime in the area and also to allow cars to be returned to the lot during the evening hours and not be parked on the street. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 12, 2000 Page 3