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contact with the City to determine who is responsible for the fence behind his home and that he has been waiting for a response. . Commissioner Wright noted that the property is zoned Agriculture and that the applicant is asking for a use permit for only one year, with a possible one-year extension, and that any extension after that would have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. He noted that at that time the modular would have to be removed or radically redesigned. Ms. Herrera noted that the site will be used from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and that the applicant would not have any need for lighting and that they were not planning to have outdoor lighting. She advised that this site was preferred because it is close to the storage building, and that if this site is not used, the applicant would have to look to other less convenient sites. She stated that the oleanders could be left or removed, depending on what the City and neighbors desire. Ms. Herrera advised that the modular is 12 feet high, but it is about three feet off the ground. She noted that this is lower than the adjacent lock-it-up storage buildings. Commissioner Barker asked if vehicles stay at the site overnight. Ms. Herrera responded that some vehicles remain at the site, and that the area will be locked. She noted that lighting will not be needed at night. Commissioner Cooper asked for clarification as to the status of the fence situation which Mr. Eastburn referred to. Mr. Higdon asked that the property owner contact him, noting that he has most of the information needed to resolve this matter. . PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kumaran stated that he is willing to support the proposal due to the two-year approval period requirement. He noted his concerns are related to the aesthetic part of the activity and what it would cause to traffic visibility from Stoneridge Drive and the east side as well. He stated that he would be willing to support the proposal if the landscaping could shield visibility from the street. Commissioner Barker stated that she supports the application because it is only needed for two years. She noted that she could see conditioning the larger plants in order to make a difference right away and that if they remain it will be a nice addition. She would like to see Condition 17 revised to state that there will be no evening lights at the facility. Commissioner Wright noted that he feels it might be beneficial to have the lighting at night and suggested that the condition remain unchanged. He stated that he supports the five-gallon oleanders rather than the IS-gallon, and that he would prefer the double row. He noted that the five-gallon plants will grow fast due to the irrigation. He stated that with the oleanders around the parking lot and planters around the modular, sufficient screening will be provided. He stated that he likes the project and that he prefers to leave the conditions as stated. Commissioner Lutz stated that he supports the project with the clear understanding that it is a one- to two-year project. . Page 7 September 10, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes