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Commissioner O'Connor said when a vehicle is making a left turn out of Ray Street, if another vehicle is exiting, it is hard to make that turn, and it causes a back-up on First Street. Mr. Tassano said he recalled that location is just next to the curb and retaining wall when making their exit and drivers go out to the middle, especially if they are trying to get back to First Street. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Chief Administrative Officer of Anabi Real Estate Development, LLC, Summer Ireifej, gave a presentation and background on the company's start and noted this is the company's first site in Northern California and they're simply asking that the Commission be fair and not make the process difficult for them. She said it took them one year to purchase the land next door and she thanked Brad Hirst for his help in getting to the point where they are today. Applicant Brad Hirst spoke on behalf of the owner and provided a brief history on the site. He said none of the three parcels on Hopyard Road have any easements and each parcel is self-contained, so it is unfortunate, and they are trying to make several improvements. They are trying to be good neighbors with the church to the south, they've made a number of changes to accommodate them, are seeking to eliminate delivery of vehicle parking on their property, said they are not asking for something that has not been done in the City, and he spoke of the added parking of 26 parking stalls as opposed to the current 17 spaces. He stated that the building elevations recommended by staff are acceptable and there is no need to discuss parking. He did note that the Commission will hear some opposition tonight from neighbors to the south and he is available to address any questions at that time. Architect Craig Schafer with PM Design Group spoke on behalf of Brad Hirst and said they have been designing and constructing these types of projects for other large oil companies for over 30 years. He clarified that the `pumps' are what is in the ground and mounted to the top of the tanks and they pump the product to the `dispensers,' which are what is used to fuel a vehicle. They will provide eight fueling positions currently and will have six dispensers providing 12 fueling positions. He then discussed the site layout, loading and deliveries, standards for service stations and specific details about parking. He suggested the two parking spaces closest to the trash enclosure at the car wash entrance would be for employee-only parking. Creation of a larger site will improve what is currently a confused situation and he said it will keep customers on the 7-Eleven and Shell site and keep people off the church site. Commissioner Ritter asked for a history on the queue lines for the carwash. Mr. Schafer explained that this is an express carwash and it pulls cars through much faster than the location on Santa Rita Road. Chris Barton, representing the church at 3730 Hopyard Road, said they have been in discussions with the developer and there have been changes, but the overall comment relates to the safety and welfare of church members. This use is already established and knows the associated issues with the area. With the 7-Eleven type of use there tends to be loitering around the store and neighboring properties and they have young children and the elderly who are intimidated by such groups in the parking lot. He also cited property damage and given it is Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 15 April 10, 2019