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2 2 �r. Aguilera advised the Planning Commission considered this matter at a public hearing on June 10, 1986, and although public testimony was not received in opposition to the project, the Commissioners had several questions and concerns regarding the potential unsightliness of the project and the impact of truck traffic at the intersection of South Mt. Vernon Avenue and "M" Street. Mr. Aguilera further advised that the Planning Commission denied the Con- ditional Use Permit application based on findings as outlined in Plann- ing Commission Resolution No. 2092. Mr. Aguilera concluded if the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation, a motion to approve Resolution No. R-115-86 would be in order; however, if Council approves the project, a motion to instruct Staff to prepare a proper resolution with findings,. to be presented at the next regular Council Meeting, would be in order. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone present desired to speak on this matter. Mr. Abe Siroonian, representing State Iron & Metal Company, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, gave each Council Member a map outlining the area involved in the proposed operation, indicating alternatives for ingress and egress Mr. Siroonian stated the operation would utilize only one-half of an acre of the land, not the total 31 acres, they would be cutting approxi- mately 3 cars a day and have 4 to 5 loads per day going down "M" Street. Mr. Siroonian advised it cost $10,000. to clean up this lot and they have only a one year lease. Mr. Siroonian said it would be very costly to put up a permanent wall as it would have to be removed at the termi- nation of the lease, however, they would be willing to install another type of wall, such as chain link or sheet metal. Mr. Siroonian stated they are willing to pay $6,000. for a permit to do business for the one year. Councilwoman Cisneros stated there is another salvage yard adjacent to this proposed operation, and they have a fence surrounding the property. Mrs. Cisneros stated she was also concerned about the increase in traffic this operation will create. Mr. Siroonian stated they are willing to put up a temporary type of fen around the property, such as sheet metal or chain link. Mr. Siroonian stated there would not be that much of an increase in the traffic, as they plan to have only 4 or 5 loads a day traveling down "M" Street. Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 West Litton, stated he is also concerned about the increase in traffic and the congestion that will be created at the in- tersection of "M" Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue, as this is a very busy spot now. Mr. Ray Abril, 330 East "N" Street, stated he is concerned about the increase in traffic, the wear and tear on the roads, and the cars that will be left standing at the yard. Mr. Abril said there are approxi- mately 10 cars in that yard now. Mr. Abril stated he was also concerned about a drainage problem that might be created by the washing down of the tankers. Mr. Abril concluded that this property belongs to the rail- road, and the applicant would have no real control over it. Mr. George Englich, representing Pacific Coast Dismantling, stated the cars that had been left on the property were from a company out of Sacramento and they should have them moved. Mr. Englich stated this will not be a storage yard, the work will be done on a daily basis, and the loads will conform to the weight specifications of the Cali- fornia Vehicle Code. Mr. Englich stated the tankers will be purged at the railroad yard before they are received, eliminating any drainage problems. After additional discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, the public hearing was terminated. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve Resolution No. R-115-86, upholding Planning Commission Resolution No. 2092 and denying Appeal. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was: Ayes: Two; Cisneros, Rios. Noes: Three; Rehrer, Garcia, Huntoon. Motion did not carry. JUL 151