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Don Norman, 7878 Knollbrook Drive, stated he does not question the Knuppes' honesty and credibility. He feels this is a land use issue, and the project is an inappropriate land use. Mr. Norman advised that in the current Yellow Pages there are 24 storage facilities within 20 minutes of this location and 8 facilities within 5 minutes of the Knuppe location. There is an excess of 1.25 million sq. ft. of storage within 20 minutes of this location. Mr. Norman does not feel this would be viable if it were restricted to residential use. Mr. Norman entered for the record a petition containing over 600 signatures opposing this project. Commissioner Dove noted the Del Prado situation and the City's inability to buy the land for a park and advised there is little chance the City can buy this property for a park. Commissioner Dove inquired what other use the community would want to see. Mr. Norman feels that City money may be available in the future, and would like the parcel kept as open space until that time. Commissioner Wright advised that there is no City money available for a park, that the Knuppes currently own the land, and it is currently zoned Commercial. Commissioner Wright asked what the neighborhood would like to see constructed on the site now. Mr. Norman agreed to the earlier suggestion of bartering this parcel for another parcel in town, and also feels that the vacant land along 580-680 would be a better location with higher visibility. John De Sousa, 7828 Chestnut Way, stated the rental property he owns near storage facilities are low in value. He is concerned for his children using the park with the increased traffic. Rich Thompson, 7635 Maywood Drive, feels the 73 conditions of approval are indicative of the problems with this project. He also noted that there is another storage facility within 8/10's of a mile from this site, therefore, the speaker feels the Knuppes are focusing on the Mall for their business. Mr. Thompson noted the staff report finds denial on five of the seven PUD findings. Duane Bostrom, 7611 Chestnut Way, is bothered by the fact that Mr. Knuppe originally stated his business would come from the business segment and now he is saying his business will come from the residential segment. Marge Lindt, 7846 Knollbrook Drive, concurs with all comments from previous opposing speakers. She is concerned about the traffic and the fact that the entrance is located on the residential street and not located on Stoneridge. Ms. Lindt advised that staff commented that the driveway would impede traffic on Stoneridge and was, therefore, located on Pleasant Hill. Ms. Lindt further believes that it will also impede traffic on the residential street. Mr. Swift spoke to the proposed driveway location. The distance from Foothill Road to Pleasant Hill is quite short, it is impossible to put a cut-through in the Stoneridge median, Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 June 28, 1995