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and August, which comply with the conditions of approval of the master plan. Mr. Iserson described the physicallayout of the basketball courts adjacent to the fenceIine separating the church from the townhomes. . The neighbors' concerns have to do with the noise and the damage to the fence resulting from the use of the basketball courts. The Homeowners Association is requesting the hoops be either removed or relocated. Staff also feels the location of the court is inappropriate because of its close proximity to the townhomes. Further, the western hoop is located in the drive aisle and limits access to two parking spaces. Staff is recommending the basketball standards be relocated to the eastern portion of the parking lot, furthermost from the townhomes, believing this will reduce the noise impacts and damage to the property line fence. The church could install either a half court or a full court, however, the use of a full court would require using portable standards. A half court could have a permanent basketball standard. The church is not agreeable to the relocation of the basketball standards, preferring to leave them in their present position and installing lockable metal bars across the top of the basketball hoop, precluding use of the court during unauthorized hours. Staff recommends approval of the design review application, with the condition that the basketball court be relocated to the eastern portion of the parking lot. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED . Paul Ulatoski, 4599 Lakewood Street, represented the church in this matter, noting the church's concern of the unauthorized use of their parking lot. He advised the church has over 300 children who use the hoops in various church activities. Mr. Ulatoski noted that staff's recommendation for the relocation of the basketball courts is where the new church building is proposed to be built. He would like to look at other options rather than moving the basketball standards twice. The suggestion of using portable basketball standards is a concern to Mr. Ulatoski, feeling they are a safety hazard because of their weight and difficulty in moving. The speaker asked whether the problems arise during the authorized church use of the basketball courts or during unauthorized hours. The church has tried to mitigate the problems by designing and installing metal bars across the top of the hoops. Commissioner Cooper inquired where the basketball courts would be located once the church construction is completed. Mr. Ulatoski believes they would be located behind the new building closer to Amador High School. Finalization of the church construction is hoped to be completed by December, 1997. In response to Commissioner Barker, Mr. UIatoski advised that their basketball plans for the summer have been put on hold waiting for a resolution to this matter. He also noted that he has tried . Planning Commission Minutes Page S June 12. 1996