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Motion/second by CM Hernandez/De La Rosa to approve and adopt Resolution to Overturn the Planning Commission Recommendation, RESOLUTION NO. R-103-05. Discussion after the motion, CM Ramos asked staff if they had a chance to verify the grade variations as presented by the applicant. Planning Manager Soto responded they have not had a chance to verify but he tends to believe it is correct; Community Development Director Zamora concurred with Planning Manager Soto. In addition, CM Ramos asked staff if they know if the exhibit (Average Difference slide) was prepared by a civil engineer. Community Development Director Zamora asked the applicant in the audience and the applicant concurred it was. Mayor Bennett commented she went out to look at the site instead of waiting to get the information from Ashley as to the need for additional footage. Staff had indicated that there would be study conducted by Cal State Chico and that has been provided and although she did get the information until today she reviewed the document this evening. The project is an important issue; the more revenue received the lower the taxes and better service will be provided to the community. Regarding the comment of the mall that is located below grade and the fact that it does not have towering signs that mall's business is not good even though it is located by the freeway and it could be due to a signage problem. City Attorney Derleth commented for understanding as to the motion the city attorney read the alternative resolution title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL, IN PART, OF DAP - 000 -449, WHICH INCLUDES DESIGN REVIEW, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR VARIANCE FOR APROPOSED 63,796± SW. FT. RETAIL SALES, SOTRAGE AND RESTAURANT BUILDING WITH OVERHEIGTH FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS, ADDITIONAL SIGNS, REDUCED PARKING AND AN OVERHEIGHT BUILDING WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 70 FT. ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 855 ASHLEY WAY. CM Ramos inquired as to motion including the reader board and if so is there any way to separate that portion. City Attorney Derleth affirmed that the motion is for the entire project. CM Hernandez, the maker of the motion stated his motion includes the reader board. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried with CM Ramos and CM Mitchell voting NO. Rask: FPP This was the time and place fixed to consider a resolution amending the basic fee for Stormwater Services .and the Stormwater Management User Fee as provided in Chapter 14.01 of the Colton Municipal Code. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Barrera announced that the Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office and no Protests or Objections have been received. City Engineer Jakher presented a synopsis of the staff report for Council consideration and requested approval of staff's recommendation. 2005 AUGUST 16 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 5 -