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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 4/13/83 Mr. Hughes stated that he is having an auction with the Barter Jubilee of Livermore. He indicated this auction would actually barter goods and there are people in the audience from Livermore to describe a barter auction if it is desired. Chairperson Lindsey asked Mr. Harris if there is an application on this. Mr. Harris indicated that Mr. Kinney telephoned and asked about this condition because it was discussed when he came before the Planning Commission originally. He wanted to know what he could do to either approach the Commission or get a change to allow an auction on another night. Initially, it was indi- cated staff would put it on the agenda and discuss the matter. There wasn't a staff recommendation that he not be allowed to have auctions on other than Wednesday nights. The Commission had imposed this condition. i~ir. Harris indicated that minor modifications to use permits do not have to be advertised and can be done administratively but since the Commission imposed this condition, it was felt that the Commission should hear the request and make a decision on it. He indicated that the staff has not received any complaints with regard to the operation to this date and it wouldn't seem to staff that i-F_ Mr. Kinney were to hold auctions on other dates, it would be a problem. The concerns we expressed were that there might be a lack of parking in the area if he had a very successful operation, especially during the hours of the operation of other businesses in the area. Staff feels Sundays and evenings would be no problem in this regard. Mr. Harris suggested that there probably wouldn't be a problem if Mr. Kinney wanted to hold other auctions three or four times per month. Mr. Hughes indicated that Mr. Kinney would like the discretion to do it other times than just Wednesday when he receives merchandise after it is marked. He said he would prefer not to have to come to the City everytime he has merchandise available to sell. Commissioner Wilson and Chairperson Lindsey discussed the number of nights auctions are allowed. It was determined that currently he has approval for one per week. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to allow Mr. Kinney to have two additional auctions per month providing they are either in the evening or Saturday or Sunday and those two dates should be approved by staff. Mr. Harris indicated that in the original conditions there is a requirement that there be an annual review anyway, so if he is allowed to have these additional auctions at night and problems develop, the Commission will have a chance to screen the use in October 1983. Mr. Hughes stated that before the Commission takes a vote he would like to add that he believes there have been no problems with the business.