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MINTTTF.G p? ~`i:iviNG COrINiISSiON April 11, 1984 Page 3 Commissioner Wilson asked who was the recipient of the sales tax generated by automobiles sold on consignment. Mr. Crowell explained that he charges a flat commission rate for a 30 day period. There is an additional supplemental commission when the auto sells. When it does sell they are required by law to collect sales tax, DMV charges, etc. They are a licensed, bonded dealer. Mr. Crowell stated that they have a blue and white sign in Dublin and with City approval would like to use it in Pleasanton. Commissioner Doherty asked if the sign is the reason they are using to justify the blue colors proposed for the roof of the building. Mr. Crowell said not necessarily. Commissioner Doherty asked Mr. Crowell if he has met all other requirements. Mr. Crowell indicated that they have but there are some things which they would like to change. The building is ugly and hopes that in the next few years it can come down, but in the meanwhile he would like to change some doors, etc. and is proposing to take each issue one step at a time through the City. He explained that they have looked at other colors for the roof, but the roof is large and rusty. Blue seemed to have been a good color for it. He will do whatever the Commission wants. He just wants to get on with business and cannot store his cars in the building until after the painting has been completed. Commissioner Getty asked if Mr. Crowell intended to use the entire facility. Mr. Crowell is not sure at the present time. He indicated that there are approximately 14,000 sq. ft. in the entire building. He plans on using at least one-half of this at the current time. Commissioner Getty asked the method for getting the vehicles into the building. Mr. Crowell explained there are doors in the rear and front but manuevering is difficult. He wants to make some changes to them. Chairman Jamieson didn't want the roof of the building to be blue and was concerned that since there appears to be rust on the roof that the paint would probably have to have some rust preventtion additive in it. He stated he was hoping that the owner would tear the building down and asked the City Attorney if any restrictions could be imposed by the City with this regard. The City Attorney indicated no such restrictions could be imposed. Commissioner Wilson didn't mind the off-white but didn't care for the blue roof - he wouldn't mind a rust color. Lori Scott Vintner, Pleasanton Downtown Association, indicated that they are forming an improvement district for downtown which includes this portion of First Street. They agree the structure should be torn down. However, a color scheme worked out by the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association will be proposed to the City in a month or so and so urged the Commission to consider this scheme when approving paint for 4321 First Street. Commissioner Doherty suggested that the matter be continued to 4/25/84 so that Mr. Crowell can meet with the Downtown Association concerning the color scheme. Mr. Crowell asked that the Commission pick a color so he could paint the structure and get on with business. He stated that he is not even required to paint the structure but elects to do so. After discussion with the Commissioners and Mrs. Vintner, Mr. Crowell agreed to a continuance to Monday, 4:30pm so that he can meet with Mrs. Vintner in an effort to have his color scheme conform to the proposal of the Downtown Association, -3- -.--- _ _..__ _ . ~ _ _ .. __ _ _T