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Appeal of PLN2001-00005 Denial 05/14/01 If the Board could find that the proposed expansion of vehicle storage into railroad right-of- way can be compatible with the immediate area, staff recommended approval of vehicle storage on the contiguous lot only to avoid a possible proliferation of such activities within the railroad right-of-way. Therefore, only properties abutting the right-of-way could expand their operations. This option would have the potential benefit of allowing the Board and staff to require improved screening of adjoining uses where minimal screening is currently in place. This option is still precedent setting, but limits the number of potential users. Approval on the contiguous lot included recommended conditions such as requiring the parking of towing equipment and storage of vehicles on the site and within the enclosed areas. The expanded outdoor storage areas should be adequately screened with a minimum of eight - foot solid fence or wall, instead of chainlink with slats and tarpaulin. Another alternative to a solid fence or wall would be to remove the tarp and implement the use of plant material such as an aggressive evergreen vine every three -feet on -center to fill the gaps between the slats. In addition, planting large to medium sized 24-inch box trees every 30-feet on center to create a buffer between the outdoor use and San Leandro Boulevard and residential neighborhood to the east was recommended. • At its April 5, 2001 meeting the Board of Zoning Adjustments denied of the proposed conditional use application. • On April 20, 2001 the applicant's attorney filed the appeal with the City Clerk's Office. • On May 14, 2001, one week before the City Council meeting, the remaining area in the contiguous railroad right-of-way behind the slatted chainlink fence was paved. The applicant stated that it would be paved; however the area would not be used for vehicle storage, pending the City Council decision. Current City Council Policy Not applicable. Previous City Council Action Not applicable. City Council Committee Review and Action Not applicable.