07-19-01 Regualr Meeting and Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 19, 2001 Page 3 , 'I Permit, and He stated that the nuisance of this skate park is different to everyone. States that the ramps have been in use since earlier this year without being permitted. Also states that the off. street parking would be affected, especially with the new buildings that are being proposed. States that New Life Christian Fellowship Church's Pastor Greg Holley offered them the use of their site, which is zoning compatible, and even offered to put up a tent for their Bible studies. States it is not about good and evil, but about right and wrong. Penny Garcia, 3110 Oaken Ln., resident for 22 years, high school teacher. Speaks on behalf of the six homeowners affected on Oaken Lane until she reached the personal issues. She talked about annoying "thumping" noises and that the decibel level is not the issue. Feel they have lost their homes as a place of refuge. She presented a list of 34 items opposing the park. Speaks about a letter sent by both the Pizzitolas and the Garcias to the church regarding a serious drainage problem they were having, as well as a large mosquito and rat problem. So far, she hasn't received any verbal or written response from the church.She described her personal health problems and how the installation of a skate park will simply amplify them. She asked the commission not to approve the permit or current location, but to consider the New Life Christian Fellowship location. Ed Matuszak, of 10443 Catlett, speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Fairmont Park Homes Association. He had problems in the past with skateboarding. States they are not in opposition to the church expanding, but in opposition to the fact that one "family" (the church) is harming several other families. Brings up a situation very similar to the one in question. Also discusses the disregard for the "24-hour community" that exists, shift workers, etc. Also discusses how the park was built without a permit. Asks that the Special Use Permit be denied. IV. ClOSE .pUBLIC HEARINGS. Chairperson Waters closed the Public Hearings at 6:59 PM. V. CONSlDEA RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU 01-003. Recommended to delay decision by Betty Waters Motion by Ralph Dorsett. Motion seconded by Ross Morris. Motion carried.