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Commissioner Lindsey asked about the temporary graveling of the new area for the racquetball club. Mr. Harris said staff doesn't object to the applicant doing this on a temporary basis as long as they do not create a lot of dirt and mud on the streets. Mr. Warnick said that would be their concern also, but that proper oiling, etc. could take care of this. Mr. Harris did say that temporary parking lot, once the parking lot is removed, would eliminate the additional parking and decrease the parking ratio again. He said the facility could then be forcing people to find somewhere else to park. He said the parking of the Schoebers raquetball club, if overparked, would have an effect on the other property of Hopyard Associates. He said if there is a parking problem and the Hopyard Associates people proposed a restaurant, staff would probably recommend denial because of lack of parking. Commissioner Lindsey said that perhaps the applicant is coming in too soon because the applicant acknowledged that his type of business tends to be a novelty at first with many participants. He said he is concerned with traffic and perhaps the Planning Commission should wait a while. Commissioner Wilson said that the applicant probably anticipates the cost of the property going up if he waits much more. Commissioner Lindsey indicated he could appreciate that. Commissioner Doherty said he can appreciate Schoebers wanting to lock up the property but he is not happy with the parking situation. He said it is unknown how many people are parking in the area to carpool. He said he doesn't buy the concept that everyone using the club parks a car. He said he drops kids off there. He said the business will grow especially in light of the surrounding future development. Commissioner Jamieson questioned waiting on this application if in fact the cycle will build up again next winter as previously mentioned by the applicant. Commissioner Wilson said he would like to see the matter continued to the next meeting to check out parking in the area. He said he would like to know how many cars are there all day. A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Doherty that this matter be continued to the second meeting in April. This motion was then carried. Commissioner Wilson asked if the police could mark tires. Mr. Harris said he has seen 10/12 cars on the street with 20 parking spaces vacant, but that there is definitely not enough parking from 4:00 p.m. on. Commissioner Getty said perhaps they should ask the applicant if he would like to withdraw the application or have the matter continued to look at the parking. Commissioner Wilson said a no vote would not help the applicant and that perhaps the entire area should be looked at to try and find some answers. Mr. Wasserteil indicated he would prefer the matter be continued. UP-82-3, Amador Valley Savings & Loan Application of Amador Valley Savings and Loan Association (an organization) and Barry Swensen for a conditional use permit to -9-