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r- down. Mr. O'Hara advised that building maintenance is up to the owner, and it only becomes an issue to the City Building Department ifit becomes a safety issue to the occupant. Ms. Seto described the City's property maintenance standard from the municipal code which is enforced by the Code Enforcement Officers; and noted that the issues related to the building code and/or health and safety are enforced by the Building Department. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Carrie Wevill, 240 Spring Street, the applicant, advised that she purchased the property "as is." She reported that the former owner of the property tried to convert the structure to an office building, but eventually gave up because ofthe process. She advised that they bought the property with the intention of converting the building to commercial and had expected to be occupying it by now. ---- With regard to the parking issues, Ms. Wevill advised that people working at her business have alternating work schedules. She noted that she has been to the property many times and she has never been there when it was difficult to locate a parking space on the street or in the back lot. She noted that the property owner at 216 Spring Street indicated that he has never been there and not found a parking space. She advised that he stated that the only time there is difficulty with parking is when there is a Downtown event. Ms. Wevill advised that none of the business owners on Spring Street would agree to the reciprocal parking agreement. She noted that it currently works well with the "no parking" signs that are posted. She reported that they have been working with City staff to develop a plan that will maintain the current look ofthe building. Tim Cosetti, 3598 Wind Cave Court, advised that he constructed the new building at 216 Spring Street. He provided information regarding the construction of the buildings on Spring Street, noting that they were built in 1918 and no rebar was used in the construction, and because of this these houses have unique problems. William Miller, 252 Spring Street, advised that he is the closest neighbor to the proposed project. He stated that he completely endorses the project and that the demolition and reconstruction definitely needs to happen. He commented that he purchased his house "as is," and based on the preliminary reports it will only cost a little more to build a new structure than it would to repair the existing house. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Kline advised that the zoning for these properties allows both commercial and residential. Ms. Wevill commented that most of the buildings on this street are being converted to commercial use. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 9:05 p.m. ---- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 10