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. . 6-22-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 They were finally successful in acquiring the property and are working out arrangements with the City Manager and the City Forester to develop a landscaping plan for the comer. He also indicated that Car-X planned a phased development with the first phase consisting of expanding the parking with an entrance from North & South Boulevard and the installation of landscaping; and a second phase to be completed in the spring of 1995 that will include enlarging the building and constructing a new trash enclosure. Mr. Isabell answered questions from Commission Members regarding the location of the trash enclosure, planting trees on the church property to the south and the possibility of needing retaining walls at the south-west comer to achieve a reasonable transition from the existing grade to the floor level of the new service bays. He responded that they would study the grades and include whatever retaining walls are needed. Mr. Goldman stated that he was in contact with representatives of the church and would see if he could work out some sort of arrangement with them to allow tree planting along the north edge of their lot. Chairperson Pro Tern Solodar then called on Mr. Goldman to give the staff report. He stated that the lot on the southwest comer of Olive and North & South Boulevards has been vacant for many years, but due to its small size and narrow width it is unbuildable. When the Car-X facility was first built (and several times since) the city was unsuccessful in encouraging the owner of the comer lot to sell to Car-X. The 1976 Conditional Use Permit even contained a condition that would allow extending parking into the comer lot in accordance with a plan dated November 3, 1976. Since the current proposal includes modifications not shown on the 1976 plan it is necessary to amend the original Conditional Use Permit at this time. More information is needed on the slopes in the pavement shown along the south end of the building. The 18% grade is too steep to allow for good truck access to the trash enclosure. He suggested that the trash enclosure be moved eastward to the south-east comer of the building. In addition, the enclosure should be large enough to hold the trash dumpster, worn tires, worn mufflers and other scrap metal. The enclosure should be of masonry to match the building. Much of the asphalt curbing along the south and some of the curbing on the east is damaged or deteriorated. All existing curbs running along the south and east edges of the existing lot should be replaced with portland cement concrete and all new curbing should be of portland cement concrete. If concrete curbs are used, the concrete wheel bumpers are not needed. Wheel bumpers, even when anchored, are frequently knocked out of place presenting an unsightly appearance and creating a tripping hazard. The proposed free standing identification sign with bulletin board is limited by the sign code to a total height of ten (10) feet. There is no reason to vary from this standard. The existing driveway entrance sign is this height and is visible from a considerable distance. The City through its Tax Increment Financing Commission plans to provide most of the landscaping for the comer, including the landscaping plan, trees and shrubs. The applicant will m-6-22.plc