Laserfiche WebLink
r <br /> Ms . Sullivan said it would be one open driveway for both parcels. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: <br /> PROPONENTS : <br /> Larry Madoski was present to represent the new owner of the pro- <br /> perty, Mr . Cardoza from Manteca, who bought the property from <br /> Save the Redwoods League . He said the driveway on Lathrop Road <br /> and curb and gutter improvements all the way to Harlan Road are <br /> going to be built at this time , and a sidewalk will be built up <br /> to the curb cut on the east side of the driveway. The issue <br /> brought up by Lathrop Municipal Advisory Council regarding the <br /> height of the sign is contained in the current zoning ordinance , <br /> which allows for signs to be 35 feet above the overpass of <br /> Lathrop Road. There is concern by Public Works that the width of <br /> the driveway may be too wide . Public Works prefers a wide dri- <br /> veway but will go along with 36 feet if that is what the <br /> Commission wants . <br /> Comm. Morri asked if trucks would be parking on the property. <br /> Comm. Gillispie asked if the parallel parking spaces at the <br /> rear of the building would block the emergency exits . <br /> Mr . Madoski said that signs will be posted to prohibit truck <br /> parking and that the emergency exits will have a 25-square-foot <br /> pad at the doors which will not be obstructed. <br /> Comm. Morri asked about trucks parking along the curb on Lathrop <br /> Road. <br /> Mr . Madoski said he would like to have a red curb but that is not <br /> possible . <br /> Manual Lopez, Public Works, said that his department is proposing <br /> a four-foot-wide island in the middle of the 40-foot-wide drive- <br /> way so that the ingress is separated from the egress. <br /> OPPONENTS : <br /> John Serpa, 85 E. Louise, Lathrop, spoke of his concern for the <br /> rte/ traffic safety at the project site . He operates an Arco mini- <br /> mart at the northwest corner of Harlan Road and Louise Avenue. <br />(�U His two driveways on Harlan Road are 43 feet wide and are just <br /> ( ("' barely adequate. He has two additional driveways on Louise <br /> ucJ Avenue which are 30 feet and which are not wide enough. He said <br /> he hoped the pit and all trenches would be lined. He sa <br /> concrete pad should extend 10 feet beyond the pumps He said the <br /> ik snoula—have an electronic measuring device to detect any <br /> leaks. <br /> Karen Ojeda, representing Lathrop Municipal Advisory Council , <br /> said Lathrop MAC recommended denial because of various concerns . <br /> One concern was the sign to be put up 35 feet above the overpass. <br /> PC : 8-20-87 - 2 - MINUTES <br />