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In response, Hr. Childress stated that he had received the correspondence at approximately 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting and he had not been able to investigate the issues. Commissioner Mondo asked what types of incidents were reported. Ms. Yolanda Pena, Police Department, stated that the statistics for this particular location were not isolated but the area statistics were compounded together by the Police Department. There had been a total of 20 incidents in the area. in this particular shopping center, there were three incidents for armed robbery and two other incidents that were reported bvt were unknown at this time. Commissioner Pedroza noted that the conditions of approval referred toa drive-through speaker and the project did not have a drive-through. Mr. Matt Rogers, representing the applicant, indicated that the applicant was requesting to continue their current operating hours from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.ro. In addition, Mr. Rogers stated that the applicant would comply with all conditions. He did receive the letter in opposition and the applicant was willing to remove the pay phones and the video games that were on the premises. Commissioner Doughty asked if the nearby residents were notified of the project. Mr. Childress stated that he believed the neighborhood was notified. Everyone within 300 feet of the project was noticed for the project. Commissioner Oliver moved to approve Conditional Uae Permit No. 96-16 with the revised condition for staff to conduct an additional internal review 18 months after commencement of the business. In addition to Commissioner Oliver'a motion, he noted that he had reviewed the submitted letter and felt it had a serious message. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Pedroza and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-OS (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Mr. Gary Rierson to increase the floor area ratio of the General Plan from 0.40 to 0.45 in order to facilitate the construction of a 170,000 square foot industrial building located at 2400 South Grand Avenue. LEGAL NOTICED: May 3, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: May 2, 1996 RECOIB~NDl-TION i Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-06 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, displayed presentation boards of the proposed project and provided an overview of the applicant's request to increase the allowable floor area ratio in order to construct an industrial building. Mr. Fregoso indicated that the proposed project would be used as an office, warehouse, and distribution facility by the Heritage Paper and Pioneer Packing. The applicant would take measures to maintain visibility from the truck loading doors from Grand Avenue by using thematic landscaping concepts with large setbacks in addition to providing a 10 foot high decorative masonry wall. Staff supports the project and believes the project will benefit the City and recommends approval of the request. ', Mr. Gary Rierson, representing Heritage Paper and Pioneer Packing, indicated that he had been working with staff and stated he would answer any questions from the Commission. Commissioner Oliver asked how many people would be employed at the location and how many shifts would be held. Mr. Rierson responded that there would be approximately 100 employees and there would be 1 1/2 shifts. Commissioner Oliver asked Mr. Rierson if the warehouse functions would include drivers and if he believed most employees would travel to work by car. Mr. Rierson indicated that the warehouse would include drivers and he felt moat employees would drive to work. PLANNAIO COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MAY 13, 1996