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Chairperson Maas commented that if she lived at 646 Mavis Court she would not want her view r to be obstructed by the landscaping. Commissioner Roberts noted that the landscaping which is being proposed should not obstruct views, but will screen the view of the pavilion and the parking lot. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan None Commissioners Harvey and Kameny None Resolution No. PC-2001-53, -54, and -55 were entered and adopted as motioned. b. PUD-15, Bay Area Self-Storae;e/Michael Walsh Application for PUD rezoning and Development Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximately 139,928-square-foot self-storage facility, including a 2,700-square- foot manager's apartment/office, on a 6.89-acre portion of an 8.46-acre site located at 3100 Valley Avenue on the northwest quadrant of Valley Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)- I (Industrial) District. The Planning Commission will also consider the negative declaration prepared for the project. -' Heidi Kline presented the staff report, providing an overview of the additional information and analysis prepared as a result ofthe Planning Commission's requests made at the October 10 meeting. She commented on the potential use of the site for affordable housing, the status of the transportation corridor, the proposed trail, the setback from the rear property line, and the installation of photovoltaic panels. She also discussed other design and operation issues raised at the October 10 meeting. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Kline described the proposed configuration for the Iron Horse Trail. Commissioner Sullivan asked for information regarding the physical constraints for using the corridor for light rail. Ms. Kline referenced the information discussed in the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding these issues. Commissioner Sullivan asked if the Energy Commission's 50% rebate was considered in determining the costs of installing photovoltaic panels. Ms. Kline advised that all rebates were considered. Commissioner Arkin commended staff for the "Big Picture" exhibit, noting that it is exactly what he wanted. He commented that there are three existing self-storage facilities in this area and questioned if there is a standard for the need for self-storage space. Ms. Kline advised that at the time a facility was being considered at the corner of Foothill Road and Stoneridge Drive, the market analysis indicated a demand for storage space not only for use by residents, but by business owners. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 28,2001 Page 4