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PlanningBoard | 2008-05-27 | 3 | Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that it would be preferable for a customer to pick up their car on the parking lot after hours, as opposed to on the street. Board member McNamara noted that the applicant performed a public service by allowing the nearby church to use their parking lot. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she understood the applicant's comments about the cars being outside the bay. She wanted the "no street parking" requirement to be followed, and believed it was reasonable for the owner to ask the customers not to park on the street. Board member McNamara understood that the nature of smog check work required that part of the car be outside the garage. With respect to Condition 8, she believed that the Board should consider allowing some parking on the lot in an overnight situation, but not on the street. Board member Cunningham suggested that another six-month review be implemented, in order to address the neighbors' concerns. Board member Autorino noted that the requirement to not allow parked cars on the lot overnight was put in place for a reason, and believed that more input would be needed before making such a change. Acting President Kohlstrand noted that any changes to the conditions had not been noticed, and believed it would be inappropriate to change the conditions at this time. Mr. Thomas suggested that direction be given to staff and the applicant that another six-month review be implemented. The applicant should keep track of this specific situation, and that it be made clear that the preference was to not leave cars on the lot overnight. In six months, staff would return with that information for discussion, and a new resolution which would be noticed if the condition were to be changed. Acting President Kohlstrand suggested that a condition be added to address the work being done inside the bays. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara regarding overnight parking, Mr. Thomas stated that if a customer's car was not picked up in time, that it was preferred that it be parked on the lot rather than on the street. Any complaints should be directed to the City's Code Enforcement department, which would also keep track of the calls. Ms. Mooney noted that with the information gathered, it could be decided whether any changed in conditions would be agendized. Acting President Kohlstrand noted that she was uncomfortable directing staff not to enforce a condition. She would be more comfortable implementing a six-month review, when additional reporting on conditions 6 and 8 would be available. If the Board intended to change the conditions at that time, the neighbors would have a chance to speak up. She added that any complaints would be fully investigated, and that Page 3 of 6 | PlanningBoard/2008-05-27.pdf |