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concerning the definition of "2-axle." His interpretation was that "2-axle" refers to driving axles and that even ten wheel trucks could have two axles and this is one of the reasons Valley Business Park is talking about a weight limitation instead of number of axles, He further indicated the weight limitation on Hopyard Road is three tons, which applies only to through traffic, not local delivery traffic. Chairperson Lindsey addressed Valley Avenue extension and the amount of weight proposed to be allowed. Mr. Harris responded that businesses in that area have trucks of more that 40,000# in use, Commissioner Jamieson asked if this would give license to allow Kaiser to haul on Valley Avenue extension. Mr. Harris stated that the ordinance restricts trucks to 16,000# on First Street - Stanley Boulevard. Mr. Swift said that Valley Avenue extension is just the same as Santa Rita Road, i.e. three tons for through truck traffic and that local deliveries in trucks of a higher weight are allowed to use the shortest or more direct route to a delivery point and that this portion of Valley Avenue is subject to that same limitation; and that when Stanley connects it will also have the same limitations -- through trucks over three tons will not be able to use Valley Avenue extension. Commissioner Doherty inquired about the weight for deliveries to the stores at the Amador Valley Shopping Center for Safeway and others. Mr. Warnick responded that they would be greater than 40,000#. Commissioner Doherty then asked about the fully loaded gasoline trucks servicing the two service stations in the area, Mr. Warnick responded that these are also: over 40,000#. Chairperson Lindsey then asked about an agreement with Kaiser and use of E1 Charro Road, Mr, Swift stated that this is Kaiser's property and private road, but it is used by the transfer station during the week through their agreement with Kaiser, Commissioner Wilson then asked again about the trucks going to the Safeway Shopping Center and gasoline stations and whether those deliveries are as frequent as those to the Valley Business Park would be. Mr. Harris indicated there would be about 440 trips including the 224 trucks currently going onto Valley Avenue which would mean a total of about 216 trucks generated by the business park and the applicants have indicated approximately 18 would be over 6,000# instead of 40,000#. Commissioner Jamieson asked if we are strictly looking at trucks making deliveries or trucks housed in one of the buildings. Mr. Harris said both -- total trucks generated by the park. The public hearing was opened.