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Mr. Davis clarified that the manager's office contains a garage and one of the units is reserved for the manager's assistant. He commented that the other self-storage facilities are 95%-100% occupied, so there is a need for this one. He also noted that the CC&R's required a disclosure as to the zoning of this property to potential purchasers of the California Reflections homes. In response to questions from the Planning Commission, Mr. Davis noted that the proposed facility has more parking than most of their facilities and that they haven't experienced parking problems at the other facilities. He also explained that a punch key control to open the gate is mounted to allow drivers access without leaving their cars. When large trucks arrive at the gate, the manager opens the gate immediately to allow access. Chair Barker asked if any consideration was given to more decorative design features on the ends and corners of the wall. Mr. Davis responded that he would not be opposed to this, but he understood that the City's consulting architect did not feel that this was an issue. Chair Barker noted that she felt the design of the California Reflections' wall is attractive and if it could be continued it would be a nice feature. Discussion ensued regarding the City's entry signs displaying the City's service clubs. Chair Barker suggested that the applicant could upgrade the signs and the name of the facility could be placed at the bottom of the sign. Mr. Davis felt this was a good idea. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Cooper stated he feels that when the Planning Commission approved the California Reflections development, it created an obligation to the residents of that subdivision. He feels staff did a good job of mitigating the entrance on Reflections Drive. He noted that the speakers would be happy if the entrance could be on Stanley. He discussed possible considerations that might be made to allow the entrance off of Stanley. He feels giving the facility a Stanley Boulevard address is a good idea. He suggested that consideration be given to lowering the speed limit on Stanley Boulevard along this section. Chair Barker expressed concern that the entrance on Reflections Drive might result in overflow parking on Reflections Drive. She concurs with giving the project a Stanley Boulevard address. She commented that she appreciates the applicant bringing back a site plan with the project entrance on Stanley. She noted the support from the neighbors for the project if the entrance is on Stanley, and stated that she also supports the Stanley entrance plan. Commissioner Wright commented that he agrees with staff regarding the safety concerns for traffic in and out of the facility. He noted that when California Reflections was approved the need for an affordable housing project was a major issue, and impacts such as the railroad tracks, noise, and the location of the development near Stanley Boulevard and commercial traffic were noted. He believes the signage will work and supports the idea of giving the facility a Stanley Boulevard address. He feels the safest consideration would be to have the entrance off of Reflections Drive where it is signalized. Commissioner Lutz stated his main concern is traffic through the residential area. He noted that he feels the traffic circle and signage will help. He commented that Site Plan I is better than having an Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 11, 1997