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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Doherty noted that car sales are promoted through word of mouth and that Budget Car and Truck Rental has a car sales lot in Hayward. Commissioner Maas commended the applicant for providing a detailed analysis of his business operation. Commissioner Arkin inquired as to the signage for attracting customer to the business and Mr. Doherty responded that the applicant's primary customer is referred to the business while their ears are in for ~pairs at nearby ear dealerships and body shops. Mr. Doherty further responded there will be no signage visibility from the freeway and noted he is in agreement with staff's recommendation for signage. Joe Bologna, architect, provided the Commission with a handout. He continued by commenting on the design of building, landscape design, meetings with the neighboring homeowners association, and improvement and modifications made to the site plan which implements feedback from the neighbors, staff, and fire department. Don Rose, Landscape Architect, provided an overview of the landscaping utilized including the location of trellises, vines, and the types of trees utilized in design plan. Mr. Bologna provided an overview of the colors that will be utilized on the buildings and signage and lighting that will be utilized on the project. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Bologna stated that low level interior lighting illuminating away from the neighbors will be utilized; however, the location of the lighting has not been determined. Mr. Bologna provided an overview of the materials that will be utilized for the roof. He continued by providing an overview of the design of the washIng shed, as requested by Commissioner Arkin, and noted the parking lot will be asphalt concrete. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny moved to approve the design review application Case PDR-44 subject to the recommended conditions shown in Exhibit "B.l"; make the variance findings listed in the staff report; approve Case PV-16 subject to the recommended conditions in Exhibit "B.I"; make the conditional use permit findings listed in the staffreport; and ,approve Case PUCP-11 subject to the recommended conditions in Exhibit "B.2." Further, that Condition No. 9 be amended to include that there be signage indicating a "No left turn" sign onto Pimlieo Drive. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. Commissioner Kameny commended the applicant and staff for the well-designed project and noted the design indicates consideration of the neighbors. Commissioner Arkin commended the applicant for his design on the project and for minimizing the signage on this project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 12, 2000 Page 4