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Hector Luis Jacobo, Pastor of La Nueva Uncion, spoke with the assistance of a translator, in favor of the storage container as the church was limited in storage space and he felt it prevented blight in the area. Monica Smith, daughter of property owner, Wayne Smith, read a brief letter from her father expressing concerns on the use of the storage container on his property and the potential safety risks it might cause. Apolinar Espudo spoke in favor of the Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal as this was an eyesore to the community and failed to take out the appropriate permits. Pastor Bob Johnson, spoke in favor of the Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal, although storage is an issue with many of the local churches, appropriate measures must be taken to insure the safety of the community and insure proper permits are issued. Frank A. Gonzales, spoke in favor of the Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal, he lives in the community and feels it is unsafe and an eyesore. Maria Geralda, Church member, presented signature petitions from the community who were in favor of the storage container. Motion/second by CM Hernandez/De La Rosa to close public hearing. Unanimous vote. Discussion continued with CM Suchil expressing his support of the Planning Commission 100�_ decision, CM Hernandez concurred with CM Suchil and asked staff for clarification regarding the decision and what attempts had been made to work with applicant on alternatives. Planning Manager Soto explained that the department had discussed the issue with the applicant and suggested alternatives such as construction of addition or extension to the Church. The storage container had already been purchased and no permits were sought with the City. Discussion from Council continued regarding concerns, and concurred that item be continued to the next regular meeting so that this issue could be evaluated. Motion/second by CM Mitchell/Ramos to continue this item to the December 6, 2005 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried with CM Suchil voting "NO". 2078 West Valle This was the time and place fixed to consider an ordinance of the city council of the city of Colton amending the west valley specific plan to allow mini -warehouses in the west sub area of the specific plan and adoption of a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation, monitoring, and reporting program for file index no. DAP -000-467 for property located at 2078 West Valley Boulevard and an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton amending sections 18.22.120(a) and section 18.36.030(b) of Colton Municipal Code amending certain parking regulations for mini -warehouse facilities The Mayor declares the Public Hearing "Open" 2005 NOVEMBER 15 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 5 -