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PlanningBoard | 2015-07-13 | 9 | Mr. Peter Balmes, of TBC Corporation, spoke in favor of Big-O stating that the owners as franchisers of Big-O are exceptional business people. He said that servicing vehicles outside of the shop is common. He came from Florida just to support the owners because of what good business people they have been for 33 years. Mr. Bobbie Ceturion, resident, spoke in favor of Big-O. He said that Big-O has a great reputation and urged the Board to grant the amendment to the Use Permit. Mr. Kevin Mulholland, Big-O employee, spoke in favor of Big-O. He said employees work diligently to rotate cars quickly. He asked the Board to take into consideration what Big- O contributes to the community. The Board closed public comment. Board Member Köster asked for clarification on Condition #2. Mr. Thomas explained that staff suggests deleting the section that states Big-O must find alternative parking for customer cars and employees and replacing it with a condition indicating storage of cars in public parking is a violation of the Use Permit-three violations would require review of the Use Permit by the Planning Board to consider revocation. Board Member Köster agrees with the conditions recommended by staff and that meter maids must strictly enforce meters. Board Member Tang said that Big-O needs to regulate the amount of work they conduct. He said that residents are impacted the most and brought up the idea of implementing a residential parking permit system. Board Member Knox White asked why the "No Left Turn" sign is a condition if the City cannot enforce it. Mr. Thomas responded that it was to encourage customers to turn right. Board Member Knox White suggested either removing it or strengthening it. He said that this business is important to the City's economy and the Board must do what they can to keep them. He also said he was not in favor of adding employees to Condition #2 and that it lacked a time frame so it would need some clarity in order for him to support it. He asked for the item to return to the Planning Board with a parking study rather than anecdotal stories. He said Condition #1 was okay but not allowing cars o be jacked up because that would affect the aesthetic of the neighborhood. Board Member Zuppan said she patronizes other businesses when she uses Big-O. She asked what has happened since the last public hearing. Mr. Thomas answered that there have been many conversations between the City and the owners for the past two years but since there have been so many complaints they had to bring it for a public hearing. Board Member Alvarez motioned to continue past 10:30 p.m. Board member Zuppan second the motion. Page 9 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2015-07-13.pdf |