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Associate Planner Megan Campbell presented the specifics of the item in the Agenda Report. Commissioner Allen inquired whether the City received sales tax revenue from Public Storage. Later in his presentation, Project Applicant Patrick Costanzo, Jr. confirmed the City did not receive sales tax revenue from Public Storage. Commissioner Allen then asked for clarification on the height of the building in the zone. She asked if, even though buildings up to 40 feet were allowed in the zone, staff had the discretion to make the building lower if appropriate. Community Development Director Ellen Clark confirmed that 40 feet was the maximum height and the City could consider aesthetics and other impacts in adjusting the height limit downwards, through the design review and conditional use permit process. Commissioner Balch expressed concern about the cost of the trail associated with the project and asked for a description of the expenses. Associate Planner Megan Campbell explained the Landscape Architect put together the estimate, which included the costs of landscaping, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and construction. Landscape Architect Assistant Sarah Hosterman further explained when the Trails Master Plan was created, cost for each identified trail was not included and it was decided as the opportunity presented itself for trail creation, the cost would be estimated since the timing of construction could impact the cost. She also explained the proposed trail was a paved Class One trail, which also increased the cost, but the benefit was that the trail could be used year round. She further stated the trail was identified by the community as the highest priority when the Trails Master Plan was completed in May 2019. She mentioned the prospect of building the proposed trail was very exciting to staff, since they assumed the opportunity to do so might be limited because that portion of the trail was expensive to construct. She explained that a soft surface trail with the adjacent Zone 7 land was a cheaper option but could not be used in the winter. Commissioner Balch inquired if this section of trail was the last part to be completed and Ms. Hosterman clarified that other parts of the trail had already been completed and the specific portion was part of the east trail; it extended from the downtown area to connect to the Iron Horse Trail and Stanley Boulevard. Some segments remained to be constructed. Commissioner Brown disclosed that he met with the applicant regarding the project. He inquired whether the drive aisle down the middle of the property was going to be gated or remain open for public use. Ms. Campbell confirmed the drive aisle would be gated at both ends and would require an access code. Commissioner Pace asked for more detail on the easement and already completed roadwork. Ms. Clark explained that the area for the road on this property had been identified and secured as part of previous approvals, but staff was currently in the process of finalizing the right of way acquisitions, as part of the Nevada Street improvements. Commissioner Balch inquired about funding alternatives to complete the trail section. Ms. Hosterman suggested there were no current funding alternatives. She explained that the Trails Master Plan had just been completed and they had assumed it would be years before that section could be completed because, even though it was ranked as the number one priority from the community, it was expensive and complicated. She further explained the City relied heavily on private developers in that section of town for completion of the trail. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 12, 2020