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9 1 * the issue of the dumpster at Equinox being left open would not be 2 applicable to this project because the dumpster would be locked and 3 only available for use after payment of a users fee and would be 4 policed by video cameras; 5 * the on site staff would also be supervising the use of the 6 dumpster; 7 * he had done his own research of the companies Mr. Cowan had 8 mentioned as an indication that there is no need for more self- 9 storage in this area and found that E-Z Storage had been expanded 10 about three years ago because the owners perceived the demand to be 11 there, Minnekada facility down on 280, had been expanded last 12 winter, which more evidence that there is in fact such a demand for 13 this use; 14 * the information contained in his company's petition for conditional 15 use had answered many of the questions raised that evening; 16 * he perceived the proposed facility could add to the adjacent 17 property values by their being a good neighbor. 18 Mr. Jones, drawing on the experience of his ten years of service on the • 19 Planning Commission, indicated he understood that once the City had 20 issued a conditional use permit for a particular use, they could not 21 arbitrarily refuse to allow a similar business to go into the same type 22 of district. He also questioned the description of this particular use 23 as a low traffic generation in a commercial area that is just crying for 24 some additional traffic to enhance development. 25 Mr. Burt responded by telling Mr. Jones that it was true that if this 26 use was allowed in this area similar businesses could request to develop 27 in other commercial districts in the City. However, that could be 28 controlled by setting setback and lot size requirements in the ordinance 29 which would prevent such a use going into smaller commercial sites like 30 the Speedy Market on Stinson, or the small commercial area at Coolidge 31 and St. Anthony Boulevard. 32 John Zahhos, 2808 Silver Lake Road, indicated he would have a problem 33 with the proposed use from an aesthetic point of view. He recalled that 34 Apache Plaza had -been an exceptional center at one time, but has 35 deteriorated over the years for whatever reasons. It needed. help now 36 and he didn't think it was appropriate or wise for a Planning Commission 37 to -allow a "fortress style" structure to be built in a shopping center. 38 The comments from the public were discontinued at 9 :27 P.M. for 39 formulation of a recommendation to the Council. 40 Commissioner Wagner indicated concern about all' the discussions about � 41 not allowing that green space to be developed in view of the fact that 42 the center owners could put a commercial use on that parcel any time 43 they wished.