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City plans to do them. If he is still the occupant at that time, he wo for them. However, this is not to be expected within the next two y Commissioner Mahem asked if the applicant would have to reimbur Spieker Partners for the storm drainage at this time. Mr. Swift agreed that the applicant oes have to reimburse Spieker Partners as they will be tieing into that storm drain. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. James Butts, 3768 Old Santa Rita Road, represented the application. He stated that he has read the staff report and concurs with the conditions of approval. H wever, he had some concerns about Conditions 14 and 15. Inasmuch as the process has n longer than he anticipated, he expressed concern that he may not have time to fin. the paving and drainage system before the rains come. He requested that occupancy of the building be approved before these improvements are complete, and that he be all wed a certain amount of time to make those improvements. Vice Chairman McGuirk asked staff if the improvements must be m e before occupancy takes place. Mr. Swift replied that normally staff would like for im ovements to be complete prior to occupancy, because that way they are sure to be d e. However, the Commission can state their preference. He noted there are not a lot f improvements to be made; some grading will take place; a shed needs to be removed; an the paving material put down. ~ In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Swift said improvements within 15 days, if not appealed. applicant could begin Commissioner Wright asked the applicant if 90 days would be suffici nt to make the improvements. Mr. Butts felt that this would probably be sufficient, eather permitting. He stated that additional time would also help him spread the cost of the improvements as the total improvements are estimated to be around $12,000, including th grease trap of around $4,000. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Butts felt t if the rainy season does not come that he should be able to get the storm drain installed at least a month. He further stated he would like to take immediate occupancy, because h needs to vacate his existing building as someone else is leasing it. Commissioner Finch questioned Mr. Swift about the need for a grea trap. Mr. Swift explained that the laws in the Bay Area require that any storage facil ty of this type must have a grease trap. This is to prevent any seepage into the storm .n. Mr. Higdon added that this is a new requirement in California. Existing facilities that d not have such a grease trap or drain improvements are "grandfathered" in; however, new f ilities or different owners at a facility must have them installed. Planning Commission Minutes November 30, 1992 Page 3