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Mayor Tarver understood the secondary lot for employees would be gated. Mr. Swift said it would have a card entry. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open. Jerry Wagner, 4043 Nevis Street, read from a previous staff report denying his request to add an additional space to his trailer park, based on the following: 1) staff does not believe that enlarging a non-conforming use by adding a 33rd space as proposed would be consistent with the land uses and character of the surrounding neighborhood; 2) the enlargement of this existing non-conforming use could result in potential adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, etc. on the surrounding properties. The primary concern in reviewing a conditional use permit application is the effect of a proposed use on surrounding land uses. As stated above, the mobile home park is in a predominantly residential area; and 3) this difference would create noise and traffic generated by the high turnover of park users. He was dismayed that barely a year ago Stanley was considered a predominately residential area and now staff is saying a thirty space parking lot and a 16,000 sq.ft. business building is okay. He showed a map of Stanley Boulevard. He said most of the housing on Stanley Boulevard is owned by senior citizens and some apartment units. He felt the residents should not have to put up with the parking from the bank in a residential area. The owner of the apartments should not have to reduce his rents because of the noise and pollution created by the parking lot. He said people would cross Stanley at an unsafe spot rather than go to the crosswalk to cross, and traffic will make unsafe U-turns. He indicated other areas that could be used for parking and the bank that might alleviate some of the traffic problems. He felt Stanley should not be subjected to the increased traffic when a different solution might keep half of the traffic off of Stanley. He felt a business should not be allowed unless it has its own parking. He did not support the in-lieu fees. He asked if staff had heard from the residents on Stanley Boulevard. He said more time was spent on saving the Heritage trees than the residents on Stanley. He t~lt the rezoning of the lot at 4287 Stanley, the 3,000 foot expansion, and the code amendment should not be done. The City has a moral obligation to consider the residents living on Stanley. Christopher Schlies, 699 Peters Avenue, Suite B, said Mr. Wagner did not receive notice when this whole process started. Mr. Wagner is raising concerns that could have been dealt with when the 13,000 sq.ft. building was approved. He would like Council to consider the points raised here this evening before making a f'mal decision. He identified three concerns that Mr. Wagner has: 1) people turning right out of the parking lot and making a U-turn at the park; (he submitted photographs showing the limited area to turn around). Mr. Wagner is asking at the very least to have "No U-turn" signs posted; 2) there will be increased traffic and parking problems along Stanley Boulevard. He said a formal traffic study has not been done, rather staff is referring to other reports. Mr. Wagner reminded Council that just over a year ago a few extra trips generated by a few RV's coming into his mobile home park would have a negative impact on the residential area; and, 3) the conversion of the residences to the parking lot will Pleasanton City Council 17 08/18/98 Minutes