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[~CUP-Iff~PDR-96. Bor~ Fen~ and Vinyl Sale~ Application for (1) a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a retail fence sales business; and (2) design review approval to allow the ou~loor storage of fencing materials and company vehicles, to allow the installation of new landscaping, and to allow the construction of a storage shed located at 3878 Stanley Blvd. Zoning for the property is C-S (Service Commercial) District. Ivir. Pavau presented the staff report, providing an overview regarding the issues related to the site concerning the proposed extension of Del Valle Parkway and the long-term proposal of the Downtown Specific Plan Committee for this area to become a pedestrian-oriented retail site, as well as to provide an entry statement for the Downtown. He advised that because of the long- te~m issues pertaining to the eventual use of the property, and because there is a lack of sites in the City zoned C-S, staff is recommending that the use be conditioned for approval for a three- year time period. Mr. Pavan advised that the applicant has agreed to this condition. Commissioner Roberts questioned whether the statements in the staff report regarding the applicant's responsibility for site improvements, such as the insUdlation of trees, should say "property owner." Mr. Pavan advised that discussions have been with the Borgs and they have ~ to make the improvements. He further advised that the ultimate responsibility would be with the owner. Ms. Seto noted that the requirements are fled to this particular use, and the property owner wouldn't be required to carry through with these improvements if the application In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Pavan clarified that the property owner bas pwvided an open offer to allow the City to extend Del Valle Parkway at any time the City wishes. Chairperson Sullivan confirmed that the photo caption on page 5 refers to "gasoline tanks," but the taul~ are actually propane. I~.~BLIC I~i~ARING WAS OPENED COMIV~NTS FROM THE APPLICANT Rzuben Borg, 3878 Stanley Boulevard, advised that he is the applicant. He provided an overview o/'his business, noting that most of their work is done in Plees~ton. He advised that they are sensitive to the site being a gateway area for the City. He noted that they have agreed to a lot of the conditions because they feel it is important to locate their business on this site. He noted that they are also a retail sales outlet and they would like to convert the old home on the site into not only an office site, but also a retail sales show room to allow the opportunity for customers to see other products such as vinyl fencing. He stated that they have agreed to comply with moat of the conditions, but have questions about the implementation of a couple of the conditions. He stated that they are looking at being on the site for h long-term beyond the three years. He advised that as part of this long-term plan they are also looking at putting a tub grinder to recycle wood from old or fallen fences. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 13, 2000 Page 11