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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 4 Department has seen the proposal. Mr. Harlicker stated that Police Department representatives received the site plan and attend the Site Plan Review meetings, and no concerns were expressed by them. Chair Ropp stated that he also had concerns with security, and that he would be in favor of fencing and a gate to contain the area. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the existing mini storage is a fairly passive use, but increasing the number of units will bring more people into the site. He stated that the applicant needs to work with staff to identify the existing trees on his property. He stated that sometimes fences attract rather than deter problems, but that he is aware other mini storage facilities have them and he would support requiring a fence. He concurred that hours of operation should be posted. He felt that the neighbors would provide the best security. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the lighting should be adequate but that it should not be intrusive to the neighbors. Commissioner Curtis concurred with Commissioner Anderson's comments. She asked Mr. Rohlf how many units would be added. Mr. Rohlf stated that he would be increasing the size of some of the existing units and that only 9 additional units will be added. Commissioner Offerman stated that he did not feel fencing was appropriate for this residential area and would appear out of place. He stated that he would support posting hours of operation. He commended the quality of the construction of the facility and concurred that lighting could be added as necessary. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISIONER CURTIS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PETE'S MINI STORAGE TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A MINI STORAGE FACILITY, CASE NO. CU 04-06 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE A LANDSCAPE PLAN WITH ADDITIONAL TREES ALONG THE BOULEVARD, THE WEST PROPERTY LINE NEAR THE DETENTION POND, AND EAST OF THE EASTERLY BUILDING. 2. THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS BE SIMILAR TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES, INCLUDING THE STUCCO FINISH. 3. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATIN IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED OT THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUTHROIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE BY THE CITY. 4. THE APPLICANT SHALL PLACE A FENCE WITH A GATE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY. 5. THE APPLICATION SHALL MEET THE CITY'S LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. 6. SIGNAGE WITH THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF 7 A.M. TO 10 P.M. SHALL BE POSTED.