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,-. Chairperson Maas asked if the extra energy the photovoltaics provided would be available for the City's use. Mr. Walsh replied that the photovoltaics planned for the manager's residence and office would provide only enough energy for the building. However, should the storage facility roofs eventually carry photovoltaics, the energy generated could be leased out or sold onto the grid. Commissioner Sullivan inquired if the developers would be applying for certification from the u.s. Green Building Council in connection with the LEED program. Mr. Walsh replied that they are filling out the questionnaire and designing the materials to try and comply with the specifications for the project to achieve a certification rating with the LEED program. Responding to Commissioner Roberts' question regarding how much of the steep slope would be taken out, Mr. Gates replied that the shrubs that would be removed to allow grading for the trail would be replaced by lawn grass. He indicated that only two existing trees at the entrance would be removed but that the rest of the liquid ambers would be preserved. He added that the liS-mile long site would be dominated by landscaping using indigenous tree species and evergreens. ;-- Commissioner Harvey asked it would be feasible to put in the trail at a later time as it is not clear at this point where it would lead. Mr. Gates replied that the trail is not a function of the project and deferred the question to staff. Chairperson Maas then asked staff if the rest of the trail is part of the CIP. Ms. Kline replied that there would be a better chance of making it part of the CIP if the trail were put in at this time because it would leave only another 200 feet to complete. Commissioner Kameny stated that the building design was good. He expressed concern about the visibility driving down Valley A venue towards Stanley Boulevard or coming from Stanley Boulevard. He also expressed concern with the signage, pointing out that Central Self-Storage has one of its trucks conveniently parked behind the wrought-iron fence and that he considered the identification on the truck to be a sign as well. He requested that the signage for Bay Area Self-Storage come before the Commission. Commissioner Arkin inquired why an extensive traffic report was done for a project with a significantly low traffic flow. Ms. Kline replied that the Valley Avenue/Stanley Boulevard! Bernal A venue intersection is one of two critical intersections in the City and that staff wanted to make sure that it continues to function as it should with the facility. Commissioner Arkin inquired if sidewalks next to a busy street are the same as trails. Ms. Kline replied that the General Plan shows the trails going through the industrial area, and the General Plan text, which does not provide any details, does not specifically label it as the Iron Horse Trail. This would default to the City's Trails Master Plan, which shows this as a trail. She added that the eight-foot wide sidewalk along Stanley Boulevard in front of California Reflections is considered a trail. .-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 10,2001 Page 6