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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1998 parking spaces. The City Planner indicated that most of the parking for Gordies' occurs near Little Canada Road. The Planner indicated that even with the loss of these spaces, the site meets parking requirements. Cossack indicated that he planned to close the driveway off on the east side of the building so that cars will no longer be able to drive around the building. The Commission discussed the number of nights as well as the tournaments that Cossack is requesting. Cossack indicated that he is hoping he will be able to get boot hocicey leagues to operate one or two nights per week. Keith Flanagan, 179 Little Canada Road East, Suite 226, read a prepared statement dated September 10, 1998 to the Planning Commission and asked that this statement also be tbrwarded to the City Council. In that statement Flanagan outlined the history of the CUP for volleyball. He also noted that in the spring of 1996 Fleur Royale Condominium Association sent a letter to Mr. Cossack requesting a meeting to discuss the landscaping which was required by the CUP issues in 1993. Flanagan indicated that Mr. Cossack never responded to the letter. Flanagan expressed concern in his statement that Mr. Cossack is asking for boot hockey to bolster his business, but noted that many of the volleyball participants bring their own refreshments to the parking lot, not necessarily purchasing them from Gordies'. The City Planner reviewed the minutes and the Planner's report from the 1993 CUP, and noted that the requirement was that Gordies' restore the turf behind the volleyball court. Gordies' did comply with that requirement. Flanagan indicated that in the Spring of 1996, he suggested that an existing lilac hedge be extended along the property line. Flanagan reported that he has been a member of the Condo Association Board, and has had complaints about the noise from Gordies'. Flanagan reported that on two occasions he has called the Sheriffs Department — once regarding a fight in Gordies' parking lot and the other time because he smelled marijuana smoke. Cossack reported that he has had a good relationship with the residents of the condominiums, except for Mr. Flanagan. Cossack noted that Mr. Flanagan is the only resident of the condos who is here this evening to express any concerns. Flanagan indicated that the residents who are concerned are hesitant to step forward and publicly express their feelings. Page 26