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described the building layout and construction materials as outlined in the staff report. The amount of parking has been determined by a ratio of 1 space per 355 square feet of floor area. This equals 29 parking spaces. A screening wall will face onto California to camouflage cars from view as well as provide security. Staff noted the applicant's agreement to mark three of the spaces as employee parking as well as encouraging the employees to utilize the three parallel parking spaces. Mr. Iserson noted that an agreement still must be reached with the other tenants in the area to allow a relaxation of the 70 foot setback restrictions. This will have to occur before construction begins. Staff also noted that Page 3 of the staff report denotes a 40 foot setback from California Avenue. This setback is actually 30 feet. Staff also noted a change to Page 2 that the building will have a flat concrete tile roof instead of a shingle roof. Staff would like to work with the applicant regarding the type of signage utilized. Staff noted the landscape easement will be removed from the common property line with Yorkshire Roofing; however, the addition of tree wells has been recommended to provide some visual screening between the buildings. Staff feels the building design is attractive and recommends approval subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Barker noted that other car repair businesses park the repaired cars on the street. She inquired if the application could be conditioned to disallow on-street parking of customers' vehicles. Mr. Iserson proposed that a suggestion be made that customers' vehicles be kept on site. There is a condition to that effect. He feels the higher parking ratio should mitigate the on-street parking problem. Staff also noted the business practice of the applicant is to keep all cars on-site behind the fencing. Chairman Wright noted the parking stalls numbered 28, not 29, however, this number well exceeds that required by Municipal Code. Chairman Wright asked staff to work with the applicant to place the tree wells to the best advantage for the applicant. Chairman Wright would also like to see a tall canopied tree planted as opposed to a straight pine tree. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Michael Goldsworthy, 1020 Serpentine, is the project architect. He noted that a parking stall had recently been eliminated to accommodate a wider turn-around as requested by the Fire Department. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 March 22, 1995