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10 • Commission for its consideration. He stated his belief that an asphalt surface might be as cheap as gravel to install and would certainly be easier to maintain. He pointed out that a gravel parking lot in the vicinity of the St . Anthony Shopping center would detract from the recent redevelopment efforts in that area. He stated that the real hardship lies with the residents of Kenzington, and that the Commission has a responsibility to listen to their need for a permanent overflow parking facility. He indicated that he would like the Commission to delay making a recommendation until more information such as cost estimates and a cleanup timetable can be presented to the Commission for their consideration. Commissioner Wagner stated that the Commission should make an immediate recommendation based on the Kenzington' s immediate need for improved overflow parking. He noted that the PCA is notoriously slow and that to wait for information from the PCA might mean deferring a recommendation indefinitely. Commissioner Wagner expressed the opinion that the variance should be granted for only six months rather than one year, and that at the end of six months a determination should be made as to whether an asphalt or concrete surface can be installed. • Commissioner Werenicz agreed with Commissioner Hansen that asphalt should be installed, and also agreed with Commissioner Wagner that time spent waiting for information from the PCA would be ill spent . He expressed the view that if the gravel surface is recommended and after a year the PCA information is still not available, the applicant would return asking for another ' s year ' s extension for the gravel surface , which would be unsatisfactory. Commissioner Franzese agreed with Commissioner Hansen on the need for figures , but expressed the opinion that some sort of surface should be installed as soon as possible. She agreed with Commissioner Wagner that the renewal period should be six months rather than one year . Commissioner Hansen reiterated that the Commission has no information indicating that asphalt is more expensive to either install or demolish than rock, and stated that asphalt is easy to patch.. Commissioner Brownell expressed his discomfort with approving the request as presented because of the absence of information regarding the PCA timetable. He acknowledge that META does intend to •provide overflow parking to Kenzington residents , but stated that he saw no compelling reason for • gravel as opposed to asphalt.