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c. UP-94-0S. American Bankers Accentance Cornoration Application for a conditional use permit to allow warehousing of repossessed automobiles at the outdoor lot located at 3878 Stanley Boulevard. Zoning for the property is C-S (Commercial-Services) District. Mr. Iserson presented the application of Case UP-94-5 requesting the approval of an outdoor storage lot for repossessed automobiles and light duty trucks, subject to the attached conditions of approval in Exhibit "B." The cars are in relatively good condition. No retail sales will take place at the site. This is an interim use site until the Del Valle Parkway extension is developed. A one year lease is in effect, however, the applicant would like to be able to extend the lease beyond that time. Staff feels there will be no impact to the surrounding properties. Fencing and a former walnut grove provide adequate screening. Leakage of fluids is not expected from the vehicles, therefore staff feels the use of the existing gravel is sufficient if it is maintained. Mr. Iserson noted the revised Condition 10 distributed to the Commission. Commissioner Wright inquired what "extensive body damage" entailed and whether the applicants would police themselves to ensure no fluid leakage. Mr. Iserson cited Condition 15 which prohibits any repairs from being done on the site. Staff feels with these two conditions, there will be no on-site repair. Commissioner Michelotti inquired why the change in hours from 8-6 and 8-8. Mr. Iserson feels the intent is to take advantage of the daylight hours. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if in the event of any leakage, the applicant could be conditioned to perform the environment clean-up. Mr. Beougher stated the owner and/or subsequent owner is responsible for any environmental clean up. Referring to Condition 14 which states no autos are to be parked within the dripline of the oak tree, Commissioner Hovingh inquired if a fence should be put up at the drip line of the tree. Mr. Iserson responded that this could be conditioned. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Bob Ferreira, represented the applicant and the property owner. He agrees to the conditions of approval as well as to protecting the dripline of the oak tree. Bob Obra stated the proposed hours are acceptable. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, they have other locations to store cars that are picked up after the close of business at the Pleasanton storage facility. In response to Chairman McGuirk, Mr. Obra explained they recondition the cars through local businesses and remarket them to retail sellers. No body, engine, or service work is done on site. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 April 13, 1994