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Resolution No. Page Three property with main/public facing entrances on the opposite sides. The proposed three-story building will be substantially larger than the existing single-story storage buildings and surrounding commercial buildings; however, it is designed to minimize its scale through site design (i.e., large setbacks from Stanley Boulevard and substantial planting) and through its building design (i.e., articulation such as building insets, color and material changes, architectural detailing, and deep third-floor step backs). Where the three-story building is closer to the street (i.e., the south frontage on Nevada Street), the building includes even greater articulation and upper-story step backs to decrease the perceived scale. As such, the Council finds the project has an appropriate relationship to its site, the streetscape, and public view. The Council also finds the project is compatible with the neighborhood. All three new buildings (i.e., the three-story storage building, one-story storage building, and office) incorporate similar design elements and the existing buildings on-site to remain will be painted to match the new paint colors proposed to ensure consistency on-site. The project design also considers function in the design (e.g., accounts for rooftop mechanical equipment to be screened and includes a bioretention area in the landscape plan). As such, the Planning Council finds the proposal to be positive and commensurate with the high-quality site, landscaping, and building design and finishes expected for new development within the City. The Council concludes that the required Design Criteria can be made to approve the subject application. Section 2: Findings for Conditional Use Permit Approval (P20-0129) With respect to the approval of the Conditional Use Permit application, P20-0129, the City Council makes the following findings as required by Section 18.124.070 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code: A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. Some of the objectives of the zoning ordinance include: foster a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, protect existing land uses from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions, and ensure that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. The site is located in the C-S District that permits land uses such as light industrial, retail, and other commercial uses. Larger self-storage facilities are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. As conditioned, the City Council finds the proposed operation is consistent with the C-S District objectives. The site currently has an existing self-storage facility that will be expanded with the subject approval. The proposed use will be conducted indoors (removing the existing outdoor storage) and on a property with an adequate circulation system and parking supply to support the use. Traffic generation for this project was analyzed in a report prepared by a traffic engineering consultant, Fehr and Peers, that was reviewed and accepted by the City's Traffic Engineer. The report indicates the project will have very low daily and peak trip generation and concludes that the project is not expected to significantly impact the transportation system. Further, the increased size of the self-storage facility will not generate substantial noise, substantially compromise the parking supply, or otherwise adversely affect the function of the site. The applicant will also be required to mitigate any future nuisances that may occur as a result of the proposed use. B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.