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. remains on the site longer than five years. Mr. Swift described the proposed site improvements and building modifications which include the installation of two roll-up doors and an exhaust vent for the spray booth. Mr. Swift advised that staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit and the design review subject the conditions of the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner Kumaran, Mr. Swift advised that the spray paint booth will require Building Department permits, as well as Fire Department permits. He noted that staff does not feel there will be any health implications to surrounding residents. Chair Cooper inquired as to how the applicant would dispose of paint. Mr. Swift advised that the applicant would need to comply with the City's ordinance related to the disposal and storage of materials. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Gernot Sehmsdorf, 1400 Wagoner Drive, Livermore, represented the application for the conditional use permit. He stated that he has reviewed the conditions with staff and has no problem with them. In response to a question from Chair Cooper, he advised that the floor of the building is a concrete slab and that there is no floor drain. He reported that paint and thinners would be placed in containers and disposed of. Mr. Sehmsdorf stated that he is a considerate and solutions-oriented person and if any issues arise he would deal with them. He noted that Mr. Martinez has already spend a lot of time and effort and money in making improvements to the site. . Leonard Nolting, 233 Prospect Avenue, Danville, stated that he is Mr. Martinez' attorney. Guillermo Martinez, owner of Martinez Concrete, 3920 Old Santa Rita Road, stated that he has been leasing the property for three years. He noted that he has brought the existing businesses located on the site into compliance with the City's rules. He stated that he agrees with the conditions of approval, noting that he has been cleaning up the site and adding landscaping. Cari Grooms, 2944 B Old Santa Rita Road, stated that she lives in one of the residences next door to the site. She expressed concerns about potential noise that could be caused by the woodworking/cabinet shop, noting that the shop is a tin shed which is about 20 to 30 feet high. She stated that she is curious as to how it will be vented. She clarified that there are four single- family homes next door and that the units were never a motel, as stated in the staff report. She agreed that Mr. Martinez has cleaned up the site. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Dove expressed concern about the painting. He suggested that condition 13 be modified to include the word "odor." Mr. Swift commented that this was addressed in condition 3. PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED . Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 Odober 22, 1997