CCMIN121587 - Laserfiche WebLink

459 the sensitivity of the sale of beer and wine, Mr. Cox stated he would agree to a conditional use perm'it that could be revoked after six months or sooner if there is a problem. He advised that the car wash would be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and that the lighting has been cut down. He asked for ap- proval based on his record. Mr. Levine requested that Condition No. 13 - That there shall be no truck deliveries, parking lot sweeping or garbage pick-up between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., be amended to allow fuel delivery trucks to unload gas between those hours to avoid conflict with other vehicles. He also asked that Condition No. 11 That at no time shall the sale of any alcoholic beverage be permitted at the food mart facility, be deleted. The following persons spoke in opposition to the application: Mr. Robert Fairman, 3979 Fairlands Drive, stated he has a two story home behind the proposed development and he strongly opposed the application. He advised he looked into the permitted uses in this area before he purchased his home and he did not expect that fast foods or mini-marts would be allowed. He stated these will have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. He thought it incredible that the Planning Commission would allow sale of beer and wine so near Santa Rita jail. He stated the site of the Hopyard Shell Station is com- CD pletely different than the proposed location; it is not near residential. He (.C) expressed concern regarding a potential traffic problem at this intersection. ~_~ He disagreed with the environmental assessment regarding noise impacts and environmental impacts, which were noted as insignificant in the report. He '~ concluded by stating the proposed project will be a nuisance to many residents in the area. Mr. Mike Fitzsimmons, 3655 Camelot Court, stated he owns a two-story home that faces the proposed project. He felt there is confusion over the designa- tion of a convenience store; to fill a market need for convenience and hours of operation. He stated that with the Long's Drug Store in this area there is no need for another mart to sell alcohol. He asked that Council preserve the quality of life in Pleasanton Meadows; 24 hour operation of a service station is ludicrous. He stated there will be increase in noise, traffic problems at that intersection and increased traffic on Fairlands Drive. He questioned the setback of 10 feet behind residences; he felt this was too close. He stated as a resident he is violently opposed to the 24 hour operation and is con- cerned about releasees from the prison being a problem. He added that Mr. Cox runs an outstanding station on Hopyard Road but that site is a different situation. Mr. Dave Baxley, 3911 Fairlands Drive, stated that Long's Drug Store is not visible from his area, while the service station will be in full view. He felt the hours of operations should be much less than 24 hours per day. He stated the station can be seen from the freeway, which will increase the prob- lem with trucks in the area. He expressed concern regarding the station's proximity to the jail, the buffer zone not being adequate, and visibility of the proposed project. Mr. Henry Hatton, 3963 Fairlands Drive, stated he has lived at this residence since 1971, and that Pleasanton Meadows is a nice neighborhood; like the residents from Happy Valley he wants to preserve the quiet residential character of his neighborhood. 12 - 12-15-87