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PlanningBoard | 2022-04-11 | 3 | didn't understand that with things opening back up why this was still needed. She urged the board to ban all amplified sound, she felt like she was being slapped in the face by the board and the city. Gina Ledesma, leader for recent event, clarified that time that the high school band played. She thought it was a wonderful event that brought the community together. She added that that they were very respectful of the parking and the noise levels. Johanna Hall was against this Use Permit. She wanted to know more about the wording in the Use permit and was afraid that these events would negatively affect the daily lives of the neighborhood. She wanted to see street barricades to keep people from taking non metered parking spots and more communication with the residents. She even urged for a Street Liaison to be assigned. *Cheryl, who was on the call, seconded Johanna and believed there were more than just two complaints. Stacy Marino was in favor or the Healing Garden and outdoor dining but was very against any event with amplified sound. She discussed how the past events negatively affected the lives of her and her neighbors. She was shocked that this was happening since last time it was said this was a temporary event space. Dede Lewis, PTA President of Maya Lin School, discussed how appreciative the PTA was to be able to use this space for events. She discussed planned events and that since the pandemic was still going having outdoor events was important. Linda Asbury, Executive Director of WABA, clarified past events and that this was only for 6 amplified sound events and the Taylor lot had always been a private lot. She said that events never go past 9pm and that they were listening to their neighbors and had even canceled events that clashed with neighbor's needs. Vice President Ruiz closed public comment and opened board discussion. Board Member Hom wanted to know if the applicant would be fine with revising the condition to be a maximum of one amplified sound event per month. Ms. Asbury said absolutely she would. Staff Member McGuire said the 3 per month was to give flexibility and allowances for different types of events. Board Member Teague wanted details about the proposed schedule of events and wanted to see a corrected list. He was not in favor of the amplified music or having events on Thursdays. He discussed what decibel readings he was comfortable approving and that he wanted this to come back in a year. He wanted to see the space used but not at the sacrifice of the neighbors. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 of 9 April 11 2022 | PlanningBoard/2022-04-11.pdf |