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Mr. Iserson presented the application for PUD development plan approval to construct a self-storage facility consisting of five self-storage buildings and an office/resident manager's unit totaling 72,550 ,_ square feet on the north side of Stanley Blvd. at Reflections Drive and Vaney Avenue. This is considered one of the gateways into the City. It is also a transition area between heavy industrial and commercial areas to residential areas. A neighborhood meeting was held to bring the developer and the residents together. Comments and concerns raised at the meeting were addressed. The major concern was the use of Reflections Drive for their access. Staff then requested the developer to devise an alternative site plan to show access from Stanley Blvd. Staff has analyzed both site plans and the architectural design. Mr, Iserson advised that public testimony would be taken and suggest that the Commission direct staff as to their wishes for the site plan and continue the application to a future meeting. The applicant would then present a complete design package based on the Commission's selected site plan. Some of the concerns raised by the neighborhood were impacts on property values, the use of alarms in the self-storage facility. The developer advised there is a silent alarm in the Manager's Office. There are video cameras and the use of a code for access. Another concern was the number of lien sales for abandoned articles. The developer agreed that this would be limited to twice per year. Concerns were raised about construction impacts; staff feels these can be handled adequately through normal conditions of approval. The residents seemed to support the conceptual design of the buildings and they wanted the outside wall facing Stanley to match the wan of California Reflections. Signage was also discussed. Off street parking and large truck stacking were discussed. There are five spaces available for visitor parking and one manager's parking space. Staff has worked with the applicant to provide sufficient stacking space. Landscaping will be maintained by a professional landscape maintenance firm. A final concern was the outdoor storage of RV's and boats. There is a limited space for such storage, but it is not visible from the California Reflections development. There would be 543 rental spaces, a single story structure, open 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days per week. The under grounding of utility lines and the instanation of a public sidewalk along Stanley Blvd. would be required with the project. The buildings would be 10 feet high and made of concrete tilt-up walls. Special design treatments along the street frontage are trellises, the use of stone, and a raised gable accent feature. There would be recesses in the wall and it would be landscaped. The soundwall would match or complement the design of the California Reflections development. The issue with Site Plan 1 is the use of Reflections Drive for access. Traffic calming devices are suggested such as a landscaped circular island sending the message that commercial traffic should not pass through that area __ restricted to residential traffic. This access corresponds with the City's General Plan policy of using combined driveways, signalized intersections and minimizing access points on Stanley Blvd. Site Plan 2 incorporates an access from Stanley Blvd, a left-turn pocket break in the median. This plan would have six buildings, totaling 74,150 square feet and 574 self storage units. The developer would have to install a deceleration lane on Stanley. This plan calls for the removal of five walnut Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 May 14, 1997 _ .__.._...._ .,..,._,._~____" ~___.,._....__._. _ m' ____~." _.__