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Alexis Gass, Clover Creek, 350A Main Street, commented that her property is sloped to the rear so that the windows are easily visible at the front of the store, getting higher and higher further down the block. Regarding parking, she has the in-lieu assessment because she has no parking and she has a lot of complaints from customers. Tenants park on the street all day and prevent customers from having access to her store. She encourages staff to allow as much off-street parking as possible. Speaking for the Churkas, she will miss having them at her end of town. As the President of the PDA, this issue was recently brought to their attention. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if Bill Laube has had problems with his patio dining. Mr. Lobby stated he has a fence similar to that proposed, and he has had no problems. Commissioner Hovingh inquired of the applicant if they have chosen one of the four options to alleviate the parking deficiency. Mr. Huff stated the building size is now at 3,900 sq. ft., the staff report number is higher. They were led to believe if they enlarged the building, they would be given some leeway on the required parking; this did not happen. If the seating capacity is used for calculation purposes, the 18 spaces is sufficient. If the building square footage is used, they are two parking spaces short. Mr. Churka advised that the in- lieu fees are disturbing to him, feeling they are like a lien or tax against him and his building. He reiterated their concern for adequate parking for their customers. He noted that the 200 sq. ft. lost for the street widening would probably have given them the required parking spaces. He feels since they have increased the building size, they should be given some variance SO they do not need to pay in-lieu parking fees. Commissioner Hovingh asked which option Mr. Churka would prefer regarding the street widening project. Mr. Churka spoke about his opinions regarding the need to widen Ray Street, the fact that the corner bubble-out impedes right hand turning ease, the initial street measurements were short by four feet, and to increase the road size, the sidewalk is decreased from ten feet to six feet. He also referred to his letter he sent to Mr. Lum, and his findings of the cost from PG&E to move the utility pole. He doesn't understand the need to widen Ray Street, we need to get by with what we have. He stated to get the project approved, he will agree to the clause, but will work further to have it entirely eliminated. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if Mr. Churka would object to a condition against a drive- thru window. Mr. Churka would not object to such a condition, though he would like to define drive-thru window. He would like the option of a walk-up window. Commissioner Lutz clarified with the applicant that the handicapped access ramp will not be an issue. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 April 26, 1995