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Building A and a portion of Building D would have a 5 and 12 pitched roof that would be covered with a red 'terra cotta' concrete tile roof. Building C (three-stories) would have a sloped mansard type roof that would be covered in the same matching tiles. The proposed color scheme consists of 'saddle' brown for the trim, slump-stone and window features, with 'Spanish' sand tan for the walls and pillars. The roll-up doors would be 'burnt' orange with terra cotta for the tile roof. PERIMETER GATES AND WALLS The applicant proposes to install a 7 ft. high black wrought iron gate and fencing along the driveway entrance onto Old Santa Rita Road. The wrought iron gate would be automatic and be activated with a card insert mechanism. In addition to the gate to the front of the site, the applicant proposes to install a 7 ft. high, 8 in. thick precast concrete wall along the rear (eastern) and a small portion of the northern and southern property lines. The wall in conjunction with the perimeter buildings (A, B, D) and the wrought iron fence would provide a security barrier around the entire site. The purpose of this type of design is to provide 24 hour security for the site. These types of mini-storage uses are prime targets for thefts. Therefore, security is an integral part of the project design. Staff believes that the wrought iron gates and fences along the Old Santa Rita Road frontage are attractively designed and would be complementary to the project design. However, staff feels that the proposed wall along the eastern property line should be revised to a "Tomax" type design wall that are evident along Hopyard Road near Stoneridge Drive and along Santa Rita Road north of West Las Positas. Staff has imposed the same condition on the recently approved mini-storage project proposal just to the south of this site. In addition, staff has been in contact with the Trammell-Crow Company which owns the large parcel to the east and their initial indication is that when they develop their properties they would be interested in installing a matching wall in the areas that are determined to be necessary. Therefore, staff recommends that the proposed wall design be revised to a "Tomax" type design with a top trimmer row of bricks. In addition, the wall panels should be installed alternating the smooth and rough sides of the wall for variety, and be installed on the Trammell-Crow side of the eastern property line. This location would ensure a continuous wall (no jogs) when all adjacent properties are developed. - 3 -