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] PLANNING CGMMTSS_C)T� JU 'E 16 , 1992 PAGE 4 4 5 - 6 7 The Chairman observed that the highest and best use of a 8 parcel may be realized by what the market dictates . He gave 9 the example of Monarch which is adjacent to railroad tracks . 10 He felt if this business were to change the property would 11 still never attract residential property owners . 12 13 Commissioner Murphy suggested that to view this in an economic 14 sense should include what the project may do to increase the 15 value of neighboring properties . 16 = 17 Commissioner Madden observed that the moratorium expires in 18 August of 1992 , but can be extended six months . He also 19 observed that the South End Task Force was heavily weighted 20 with property owners who reside or own property in that area . 21 22 Commissioner Franzese noted it was unfortunate that some 23 member of the Planning Commission did not serve on .the ' Task 24 Force and that members of the Planning Commission did not have 25 an opportunity to discuss this matter with the planner from 26 BRW. She felt some of the questions being asked tonight could 27 have been answered by the planner . 0 Com-nissioner Gondorchin again stated he feels the Commission 30 needs more data to make a reasonable recommendation . He also 31 addressed some material which suggested that the Rosie ' s 32 Restaurant and Good Luck Cafe properties had been recommended 33 for from two to five lots . He feels a clarification is needed 34 on this matter . 35 36 The Chairman felt the expansion of the service station was a 37 mute point at this time . The owner can expand when the 38 moratorium is lifted and the current zoning is commercial so 39 there probably will not be a need for a variance . He 40 questioned if this matter is pertinent to the discussion and 41 whether is was really the business of the Planning Commission . 42 43 The owner of the service station , Roger Bona, stated he has 44 inmproved the appearance of his. property significantly over 45 the years . He is very much concerned with the appearance of 46 his property as well as the appearance of the surrounding 47 areas . He recognized that this is the gateway to the City and '4 8 feels it needs a considerable amount of improvement , 49 especially aesthetically . Mr . Bona stated he wishes to avoid 50 any conflict regarding his property and is a " team" player in 51 this matter . He offered to leave the meeting if this were the 52 desire of the commissioners ..