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ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Arkin, Fox, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kameny. Resolution No. PC-2004-22 was entered and adopted as motioned. Commissioner Arkin suggested that the applicant be allowed to install the new lighting. He noted that the issue could be re-visited if the neighbors were not satisfied. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that staff and the applicant consult the green building standards for lighting options. He noted that the canopy lights seemed very bright and suggested that they be re-examined. He noted that some of his neighbors did not like those lights. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the gooseneck lights were on 24 hours a day. She requested that staff explore the option of turning off the gooseneck lights and the lights at the back of the building near "Jack in the Box" when the restaurant closed at midnight. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that lower-level lights be used in the gooseneck lamps to address safety issues. He noted that the car wash and its attendant noise had been a major -- concern for him and added that he did not support the project. He noted that many of the potential concerns were occurring and wished to discuss the conditional use permit at the next meeting. He was not sure whether the uses were appropriate and noted that the Commission had the ability to revoke the use permit. He believed that the store was appropriate but was unsure whether the other uses were. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Grubstick replied that the Traffic Engineer would be asked to explore options that would reduce headlight glare. In response to az1 inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson confirmed that a noise impact study had been performed. At the request of Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson confirmed the installation of the noise-reduction package for the car wash. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the ambient noise level in the evening measured 61-63 decibels. Mr. Iserson noted that staff would move ahead with the administrative issues of lighting, landscaping around the sign, and filling in the gap in the metal fence. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 24, 2004 Page 7 of 22