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Fred Divine, Architect, 1930 Fourth Street, San Rafael, represented the Chevys application. He presented a color elevation rendering to the Commissioners. He stated the staff report was very thorough. Chevys is trying to increase seating and parking -- the initial development approval did not include the patio seating in the parking calculation. Mr. Divine stated a curb already exists on the far side of the parking lot, and they have added an additional light pole in that area. Staff's request for better gates on the trash enclosure is acceptable. Regarding the building stripes, eliminating the stripes on the back is acceptable to the applicants, however, they feel the stripes should end at the trash enclosure. The third sign is an issue for Chevys. They wanted the third sign when they opened in 1991. The current Hacienda guidelines specifically allow for a freeway-facing sign and up to three signs. They understood they were applying for what was already allowed. Mr. Divine commented that the size of the letters are 4 and 2 feet, averaging three feet. It is a total of only 30 square feet. This is the only area of disagreement in the staff report. ~ Chris Williams, State Farm Insurance, 5865 Owens Drive. As a business adjacent to Chevys, they have concerns with the parking situation. State Farm had a large problem with Chevys' patrons parking in their lot, which is somewhat alleviated because they put in tow- away zones. Even though Chevys' peak hours are during State Farm's closed hours, State Farm is concerned about the parking on their private property. Mr. Williams also spoke to the traffic circulation in and out of the parking lot. He believes this is a hazardous situation without any type of traffic control. Chairman Wright inquired who owns the access road. Mr. Williams did not know. Mr. Divine stated Mr. Williams of State Farm has addressed one of the reasons for the increased parking. It is true that although the only time the problem exists is when State Farm is closed, Chevys' patrons should not be over there. Regarding the access road, State Farm has an easement, but it is on the Chevys' parcel. It is an existing condition. Nothing in this application will change this driveway/access road. There was discussion of the double use driveway and access road. Mr. Higdon noted he will look into the median visibility/landscape issue. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Hovingh approves of the staff report findings as well as the addition to Condition 6 as noted by Mr. Iserson. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 26, 1995