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A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, that recommendation be submitted to the City Council for temporary closure of Harvest Road until a study can be undertaken and data received by a citizen's committee consisting of residents, church and high school, for permanent traffic solutions in the Harvest Road neighborhood. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES; Commissioners Kumaran, Sullivan, and Chairperson Cooper NOES: Commissioner Dove ABSENT: Commissioners Maas and Roberts ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-98-61 was entered as motioned. Commissioner Dove noted for the record that he voted "no" due to the appropriate recommendation to the City Council being a request for a traffic study to be conducted. c. PUD-97-14/UP-97-70 Chevron Application for a Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan approval and for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a 24-hour self-service gasoline station and convenience store with the sale of alcohol beverages located at 1797 Santa Rita Road. Zoning for the property is CN (Neighborhood Commercial District. Also consider the negative declaration prepared for the project. Marion Pavan, Associate Planner, referenced the staff report dated July 29, 1998, relating to the Chevron Products Company, Inc., and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background, project description, traffic, land use, lighting, alcoholic beverage sales, site and building design, landscaping and signs. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Gary Ward, consultant to Chevron Products Company, Inc., noted that the adjacent Amador Shopping Center has recently been redeveloped with the exception of the Chevron Station location and this project will complete that redevelopment. Further, Mr. Ward expressed concurrence with the staff report and recommendations. Ronald L. Berkheiser, 1893 Cortez Court, expressed concern with noise levels, improper use of parking lot for tour buses, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Further, he expressed support with Chevron's station being an amenity to the community and for approval of application; however, he stated he does not concur with the alcohol sales being conducted in that location. In conclusion, he requested that staff address issues relating to improper use of parking lot. Pamela Alpert, 1847 Harms Drive, expressed appreciation to the staff for their help, and spoke in support of the proposed improvement of site. She expressed concern with Chevron's canopy and level of lighting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 July 29, 1998