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A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Kumaran, that the Commission make a finding that the proposed use, as conditioned and with an additional condition that the firearms be locked in a safe in an alarmed storage room, is similar to other allowed uses in Bernal Corporate Park such as small-scale wholesale establishments and small-scale establishments in which the goods are sold to the ultimate consumer and are made to the customer's specifications; make the required use permit findings for approval; and adopt a resolution which would approve Case UP-99-18 subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B." ROLL CALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Maas and Chairperson Kumaran None Commissioner Sullivan and Roberts None Resolution No. PC-99-51 was entered and adopted as motioned. Ct Z~99-024, Breilh Properties Application for design review approval to construct one new two-bedroom dwelling unit over a new five-car garage on a site containing four-existing rental units. The property is located at 859 Rose Avenue. Zoning for thc property is RM-1500 (Multi-Family Residential) District, Core Overlay District. Ms. Eisenwinter referenced a staff report dated July 28, 1999 and highlighted key areas in the report including background information, project description, and landscaping. In conclusion, she noted that staffs recommendation is that the Commission adopt a Resolution which would approve Case Z-99-24, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B." Discussion ensued relating to previous direction by the Commission and whether the door on Option 3 will be functional. Commissioner Maas noted she would be in favor of Option 3. She noted that the upper window was reduced in Option 3. She suggested the following: that the lower windows have closed shutters to improve the aesthetics of the building and reduce costs; that the front-facing door not be functional to eliminate the possibility of its being left open; and that the door on the right elevation be retained as a functional door. She requested that a window be installed over the kitchen sink on the rear elevation. She noted that the building in Option 3 resembles a house, and she noted this is an aesthetically pleasing plan. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED The applicant requested that the front-facing door be functional due to the safety element of allowing individuals to exit the garage if there were a power failure, and he noted that additional potted plants by PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 July 28, 1999