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Dennis Gade, 2778 Longspur Way, stated that past experience proves that musical instruments were easily heard from inside this building. The speaker is concerned about the level of amplified music to be played. He is also concerned about loitering outside the building, which was a problem when the music store occupied this building. Mr. Gade stated the parking lot is not consistently locked at 7:30 p.m. In his opinion, he feels (1) the instructor will not be able to manage the noise and loitering before or after classes, (2) people will use the parking area after 7:30 p.m., (3) the soundproofing will not be sufficient to protect the adjacent neighbors, and (4) this business will not be in harmony with the adjacent neighbors. Lisa Hunt, 2790 Longspur Way, read a letter from her husband (Rev. Ron Hunt) stating his opposition to the karate studio because he feels the business location is the wrong place for this type of business due to the possible noise and loitering problems. Ms. Hunt stated they were not home when Mr. Abigana canvassed the neighborhood, and he did not leave any literature. Ms. Hunt described the various sources of noise in their yard caused by skateboarders, vacuum trucks and blowers, the pet store, the childcare center, and rock music from the Popi Lounge. Nancy Pozzebon, 2808 Longspur Way, opposes this application because of the potential noise from this operation, she stated the parking lot is never closed, and she feels the Center owners were not up-front with Mr. Abigana and should have made clear to him the concerns of the neighbors. Ms. Pozzebon is also concerned with loitering. Chairman Wright inquired if the vacuuming of the parking lot occurs after the 7:30 closure of the parking lot. Ms. Pozzebon stated it usually starts around 9:30 p.m. Mr. Abigana stated he had gone door-to-door and left documents. He did agree that the landlords did not fully explain what was involved with leasing the studio. Mr. Abigana is positive he will exercise control over the noise and loitering. He wants to be sensitive to the neighbors. Mr. Abigana also noted that his evening class is for adults only. Chairman Wright has concern with the amplified music of the aerobic classes, although aerobics are slated as a future possibility. The applicant stated that the aerobic classes would not be held at night. Mr. Abigana was advised the walls were soundproofed by a previous tenant, and he believes the noise will be less than the noise generated by electric guitars or drums. Commissioner Hovingh suggested the application should be conditioned that aerobic classes would not be held past 6 p.m. Mr. Abigana agreed with this condition. Commissioner McGuirk suggested conditioning the application restricting the evening class to adults only in an effort to mitigate a loitering problem. ~UCHEMUNGWASCWSrn Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 October 12, 1994