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Commissioner Balch stated he researched the U-Haul location on Stanley Boulevard, and it had a lot of orange on the building. He stated the applicant had responded to the feedback and removed the color on the north side of building. He also mentioned he thought the one-story buildings provided a good buffer from the Irby Ranch development and the one-story buildings. He stated he could support the project as presented. Chair Ritter stated the applicant had done a good job incorporating the Commission's feedback and they brought value to the location as a national brand with a good reputation. He reminded the Commission that they initially thought the Irby Ranch development was too plain. He stated he liked the trail and stated the proposal was better than previously proposed. Commissioner Allen expressed support for the project but reiterated her concern about the band of orange around the building. She inquired whether the item could be divided into two different votes. Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman clarified this was not possible, but that Commissioner Allen's comments and concerns could be reflected in the record. Commissioner Allen stated she had never voted against a project due to color, but she remained concerned due to the potential of setting a precedent. Commissioner Balch pointed out the white cap across the orange band on the top of the one-story buildings on Page 8 of the submitted plans and suggested adding the same to the top of the second story building. Commissioner Allen stated she understood the tradeoff but discussed the visual impact on the future bicycle and pedestrian trail on Nevada Street. Commissioner Brown asked if there was any orange visible from residential areas. Commissioner Balch clarified there was some orange visible from the Irby Ranch development, though Chair Ritter pointed out the existing storage buildings in between Irby Ranch and the three-story building provided a buffer. Commissioner Brown also noted that the existing storage buildings' doors are painted orange. Commissioner Balch moved to approve Cases P19-0128 and P19-0129 subject to the revised draft Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A as modifications were provided in a staff memorandum, with an additional modification to conditions as referenced by the applicant regarding Condition 52. Commissioner Pace seconded the motion. Mr. Miranda stated he had been working with Commissioner Allen and staff in an effort to remove as much corporate branding as possible. He confirmed they would reluctantly remove the orange on the third story, although he was originally under the impression that leaving it on the office was acceptable as Stanley Boulevard was more of a commercial street. He apologized for any misconception when discussing the colors with Commissioner Allen. He stated there were exceptions to everything, including the orange on the building, but clarified many of the examples Commissioner Allen provided without orange on the buildings were in many cases 20 years old and had since been rebranded with large orange stripes on the top or they were acquisitions of buildings that may have been brick or another material. He discussed the need to utilize the corporate colors and reminded the Commission of the massive improvement from the existing condition. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 28, 2020