CCMIN010395 - Laserfiche WebLink

further in the Center near the Pub location. She explained that the former karate school would use the Sports Park for exercises. Ms. Stephens indicated she has no problem with the proposed Karate studio and would not mind it if it were moved more toward Hopyard Road. Nancy Pozzebon, 2808 Longspur, related the changes in management of the shopping center and the fact that prospective tenants are not made aware of past problems for this center. She indicated she and her neighbors want quiet enjoyment of their yards. She was not opposed to karate but would like it moved to a more active part of the center. Ms. Pozzebon related the problems caused by the halogen lights. She believed the management installed the lights for the safety of the patrons, but the patrons are not supposed to be back there after 7:30 p.m. She also referred to the gate, which is never closed. Joanne Gade, 2778 Longspur Way, indicated the business center was originally supposed to be office and not retail. Over the years the zoning has changed. She related the problems over the years from the Popi Lounge, and noise problems from the parrots at the pet store. The previous exercise studio caused noise problems from people and staff leaving late at night. She wanted the quality of life preserved. Lisa Hunt, 2790 Longspur Way, agreed with the prior speakers. She did not feel it was the residents' responsibility to have to continually complain about the noise. She referred to karate studios in other parts of the city and explained the differences in location and proximity to residences. Ron Hunt, 2790 Longspur Way, urged Council to deny this use permit and to revert the property to the original zoning as set forth in Ordinance 1227. He urged enforcement of the conditions in Ordinance 1227. The original zoning did not allow karate studios. He also indicated his experience with dealing with children and he was sure that there would be noise. He felt the loitering problem is inevitable. He showed Council various photographs demonstrating the relationship of the residences, fences, and the parking lot. He believed there was an echoing effect of noise from the parking lot which is supposed to be gated at 7:30 p.m. He sho;vexi f~rTher pictures to illustrate the effect.~ of the i~gh~s in the b,~ek of the ht, idings. He believed there were other locations in Hopyard Village more suitable for this use. He then referred to a log he has been keeping regarding noises and activities in the area that is supposed to be gated. He read a statement of requests to Council signed by seven residents on Longspur Way which included: 1. deny the use permit application; 2. require Hopyard Village Center to comply with conditions in Ordinance 1227, specifically locked gate and low profile, non-glare lighting installed within six months; and 3. reinstate the original conditions of Ordinance 1227 which allows office use only with an exemption for "Best Friends Pet Store". There being no further testimony, Mayor Tarvet declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pico indicated he had driven by the area and the gate looks like it is broken and cannot be closed. He shares the concerns of the neighbors about this application. He did not 01/03/95 12-