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Boulevard, combining of pazking lots to allow additional setback, and retention of trees along the driveway. He stated that the building has been nicely designed. _ Chairperson Kumazan stated that due to this being a vacant lot for many yeazs, he appreciated a building being built there. Further, that due to the prominence of this location and the visibility, he would desire a 20-foot setback and suggested the applicant work with the adjacent property owner to acquire additional setback. He expressed concern with traffic issues and suggested the installation of a turn lane with the applicant mitigating traffic safety issues. In conclusion, he stated he would vote to deny the application due to traffic safety issues and amount of setback. Commissioner Maas sought clarification relating to signage and trees being planted on Sunol Boulevard. Mr. Iserson clarified by stating that staffs recommendation is for additional trees to be built if signage is on the building versus the windows. Further, he stated that monument signs usually contain the project name and address, but that they have a limitation of three tenants being listed on them. Commissioner Roberts requested that monument signs be installed at the corner of Sonoma Boulevazd and Sunol Boulevard and at the driveway. Further, that striping be installed to alleviate traffic concerns. A motion was made by Commissioner Kameny, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to approve Cases V-98-13 and Z-98-226 subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B" with additional conditions that there be sufficient striping on Sunol Boulevard to alleviate misdirection of vehicles going northbound or vehicles exiting from the subject property; that the existing redwood retaining wall be removed and a concrete retaining wall be installed continuing to the front portion of the cemetery; that there be the addition of four 15-gallon trees on the Sunol Boulevard sidewalk; and installation of an directional sign at the driveway entrance designating the four _ tenants and the suite numbers. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Maas, Kameny and Roberts, NOES: Commissioner Sullivan and Chairperson Kumazan ABSENT: Commissioner Cooper ABSTAIN: None The motion passed on a 3-2 vote. Resolution No. PC-98-80 was entered and approved as motioned. Commissioner Sullivan stated he voted "no" in opposition to the waiver of the setback. Chairperson Kumazan stated he voted "no" in opposition to the waiver of the setback. b. UP-98-37/Z-98-176 Peter Shutts Application for design review and conditional use permit approvals to allow a rental yard, outdoor storage, and accessory uses, and to allow the placement of five modular buildings and 14 shipping container on site, and to allow the construction of a patio cover and a new business sign, and the repainting of an existing building located at 3878 Stanley Blvd. Zoning for the property is C-S (Service Commercial) District. - Continued to November 23, 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 October 28, 1998