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227 PUBLIC HEARINGS item 9b AP-88-22, Appeal by the City. Council of a decision of the Planning Commission which approved UP-88-40, the application of Richard Woodrinq for a conditional use permit to construct a skateboard ramp in the rear yard of an existing residence located at 1799 Peru Court. Zoninq for the property is R-1-6500 fSingle-family Residential) District Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 88:467) dated October 4, 1988, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Ms. Kathy Hale, mother of Richard Woodring, stated this is a positive venture for a group of teenage boys. She takes offense that someone would refer to them as possible juvenile delinquents; their parents know where they are and what they are doing. She felt it would not be fair not to give these young people something they can work for which is positive. She advised the City cannot provide a skateboard ramp in a park because of the high cost of insurance. She stated the boys are willing to abide by the regulations set forth and the parents will govern their activities. She added there is no other place to skate except in the street, which she felt was less desirable than a ramp in their backyard. Rob Norris, 1723 Orchard Way, stated he has gotten the wood for the ramp and is ready to proceed with installation of the ramp. He stated the boys have worked with the Planning staff and received Planning Commission approval for the project. He advised there are other ramps in backyards and they do not present a problem. All he is asking for is a chance; and they will abide by the rules. D. J. Woodring, 1799 Peru Court, stated he did not feel it was fair to have the project appealed; they did not get a chance to prove themselves. He stated he agrees to the conditions set forth. Tom Rider, 4092 Graham, stated that Mr. Carl, the principle opponent, is opposed to the ramp because he feels it will increase traffic in the neighborhood. Tom stated that Mrs. Scott, next door, has a day care center which creates more traffic; she is not opposed to the ramp. He stated that neighbors in the area speed. He did not feel it was fair not to allow the ramp. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to the appeal. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Butler stated that even though no one in the audience spoke in opposition to the skateboard ramp he did receive - 6 - 10-4-88