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4.b. MA INITIATED BY I 1. Commissioner Michelotti called attention to the double-left turn e on Hopyard onto Owens Drive leading to Home Depot and noted that traffic backs up t that location. She commented that she goes to Home Depot by going past the Signatur Center and wondered if some type of directional signage to Home Depot might be installed ere. Mr. Swift stated he thought most people turn at Signature Center already to go to Ho e Depot and did not think signage is necessary. 2. Commissioner Wright noted he had a person complain to him ab ut a residence at 2638 Calle Allegra where at least three unregistered vehicles plus a trailer are parked on the street. He said apparently the resident is aware of the law as he rotates the ehicles every 72 hours. Mr. Swift said he would notify staff of the matter. 3. Chairman Hovingh inquired as to whether any signalization woul be done at Bernal Avenue and Independence Drive, noting that a left-turn onto Bernal venue is very difficult. He expressed concern that with development beginning on the Bond property that this could get increasingly worse. Mr. Higdon replied that this area will be si na1ized. 4. Commissioner Finch called staffs attention to the second house n Inglewood Drive off Hopyard Drive and stated that all kinds of junk are in the yard. Th e is also writing on the house. He asked that staff check on this matter. ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ - -1 D I'D n i i Application for a conditional use pennit to establish a country a d western, ballroom, and swing dance studio offering private and group instruction in an existing building located at 163 West Neal Street. Zoning for the property is C- (Central Commercial) District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of Case UP-93-19 subject to the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Mahern questioned Mr. Swift about the noise level b tween the dance studio and the restaurant. She inquired as to whether the owner will add e tra thickness of sheetrock or insulation to deaden the noise. Mr. Swift replied there is already a six-inch wall between the studio and the restaurant. When staff did the noi level test and music was played at a loud level, it could not be heard in the restaurant or kite en which is nearest the studio. In addition, a dropped ceiling is being installed which helps to muffle any sounds. Commissioner McGuirk expressed concern that even though a"boo "box was used for testing purposes that musical equipment of another type might be h d next door. He asked Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 2