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Mr. Bob King, 719 Mojave Avenue, Livermore, owner of Diablo Auto Body, stated that when he started his business 14 yeazs ago at 57 California Avenue, it was visible from Stanley Boulevard. Because of all the development that have occurred since then, all the businesses in that azea have no visibility from Stanley Boulevard. He continued that since he moved his business to its present location two years ago, he has had a 30% increase in his business, which necessitated the expansion. In connection with the pazking situation on Utah Street, he indicated that he would not be adding new employees and suggested that the matter be handled through proper City channels rather than through the design review process for the project. With respect to the permanent easement, he noted that none of the buildings on California Street have a fire truck turn-around. and that it would not be fair to the future property owners of the project site to attach that condition to the property. He also stated that the main hazardous materials for his business aze paints and paint-related solvents and that all permits for the storage and disposal of these materials aze in place at the site. Commissioner Roberts asked Mr. King if the new building would alleviate his parking problems. Mr. King replied that he did not have a lot of in-and-out traffic but that he did have a parking problem, which would be alleviated by the additional parking spaces provided at the new site. Commissioner Maas asked Mr. King if the addition would enable him to provide on-site pazking spaces for his employees should there be a two-hour parking restriction placed on Utah Street. Mr. King replied that he would be able to accommodate the parking requirements of most of his employees with the addition. He added that the two-hour restriction would pose the same parking problem for employees in the Park as that in other parts of the City such as the Downtown. Mr. Auf der Maur reiterated that they have no problem with adding a condition regarding a permanent easement for fire-truck access between the two properties. Commissioner Dove stated that there is no guarantee that future owners would not block the access required by the Fire Department. Mr. Iserson pointed out that any change to the site plan would technically require a modification in the approved plan which shows a break in the landscaping. If the future owners decide to change that, they would have to come back for a design review modification. Consequently, while including a condition for an easement is an option, it is not an issue, although the property owner did agree to an easement if the Commission feels it is necessary. Commissioner Maas asked Mr. Auf der Maur which building customers would head to for car repairs. Mr. Auf der Maur replied that Mr. King would like to keep all administrative operations in the front building to avoid having customers drive directly to the second building. For this reason, they are not proposing a lot of signage for the new building. However, should Diablo Auto Body vacate the second building in the future, monument signs would be provided to identify the buildings individually. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 June 10, 1998