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Chairperson Maas expressed concern about the massing of the wall and inquired why no visuals ____ were presented coming from the southeast corner of Valley Avenue and Stanley Boulevard as well as from Stanley Boulevard. Ms. Kline stated that staff chose the location that it thought would be most visible, considering the grade drop under Valley Avenue. She added that one could have been done from Stanley Boulevard as the facility would be visible over the railroad tracks. However, given the grade difference as well as the 225-foot setback from Stanley Boulevard and the fact that Building E would look identical to Building A with the exception of the two murals, staff chose not to. Commissioner Kameny inquired if there were plans to park RVs and boats on-site and where they would be placed if so. Ms. Kline replied that the applicant does not desire at this time to include RV and boat storage; however, it was suggested that Building C be phased and built last and that the applicant provide RV or boat storage while that area in the middle sat vacant. To address visibility concerns, Condition #7 provides that staff would review the location and lay-out of any RV and boat storage plans in the event that the applicant decides to do that. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Ed Strom, co-owner of Bay Area Self-Storage, thanked stafffor a complete and thorough report and indicated that he agreed with all the conditions of approval. He stated that this would be their eighth facility and that they want to do this right as this is a long-term ownership opportunity and is an amenity to the City. He pointed out that the property has a lot of constraints and limitations in terms of power lines, train tracks, the Kiewit quarry, and that a storage facility would be best suited for the site. He then introduced Mike Walsh, Managing Director of Bay Area Self-Storage, and David Gates, Landscape Architect to answer questions on the details of the project. Commissioner Arkin inquired if the developer would have any objection if, at a future time, the City came in and put solar panels on the facility's flat roofs He indicated that while they are other buildings in Hacienda Business Park with flat roofs, there is not much roof space available because of various equipment and screens. Mr. Strom replied that they were open to that possibility, and were willing to work with the City, as long as it does not impact the view or their operations. Mike Walsh, Managing Director of Bay Area Self-Storage, and David Gates, Landscape Architect, handed the Commissioners a photo of a railroad mural painter from Boulder Creek. Mr. Walsh then stated that he worked with staff on building up the trusses to accommodate photovoltaic roof panels, and this would require approximately $75,000 to hold up the additional weight of2'i'2lb. per square foot over the entire roof structure. He added that while this was not included in the plan, they were open to reviewing it further. He indicated that the manager's residence and office would accommodate photo voltaic panels, which would provide 150 amps to sufficiently power the building. .-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 5