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DRAFT of students to sign up because the grades of the children enrolled in the program went up. He added that after six months, he signed up for the adult classes, and he has been a student ever since. Mr. Baker noted that this is a wondertul thing for children, and the community benefits from the program. He encouraged the City Council to facilitate this and understood that while the City would be concerned with the building and safety issues of parking and fire, the State has the overriding responsibility of monitoring it, and it is tightly reined on this. He noted that the State is familiar with after-school camps and knows what it takes to keep children safe. He asked the Commission to allow Mr. Pfund to operate and have the State take over. Jeff Nibert stated that he has known Mr. Pfund for 12 years. He stated that his son has gone through this program during that time, starting in a junior level program, and got his black belt recently all because of Mr. Pfund's model. He noted that he has seen successes with other kids, teenagers, and adults and has nothing but the highest praise for Mr. Pfund. He stated that Mr. Pfund is a strong role model and asked the Commission to let fairness and common sense prevail in its consideration of his application. He indicated that he has been attending the sessions on this application and has seen how this has been strung out for months. He stated that Mr. Pfund has agreed to the many conditions that have been imposed and that staff has recommended approval of the conditional use permit. Mr. Nibert stated that time is of the utmost importance as Mr. Pfund will be out of business if a permit is not granted expeditiously. He noted that the Commission has asked many questions and that it was time to put an end to it and allow him to operate. Tim Nibert stated that he has studied with Mr. Pfund for ten years and that he used to teach children's classes and believes the community needs this program. He noted that he has watched children grow and gain lots of confidence. He stated that he believed the entire community would benefit from the Commission allowing John to operate. Jack Balch, property owner, said he was starting to know the Commission members personally. He thanked staff for putting a lot of time into this application and stated that he respected staffs opinions and work ethic. Mr. Balch stated that Mr. PFund is renting only 2,912 square feet out of a 9,936-square-foot building that he owns. He noted that Mr. Pfund has been at this for about a year and must figure out what to do because with no late fees, Mr. Pfund owes him $39,000. He stated that he advised Mr. Pfund before signing his lease that he should get a conditional use permit, which he did receive, and with that belief, he signed his lease in good faith. He indicated that Mr. Pfund has a 23-page lease that details the use of his space and specifically restricts certain things that have come up several times; such as the storing of non-operational vehicles. He commented that he was not sure why a bus in 2004 in the City of Dublin was of any concern for this conditional use permit, and he finds it appalling that it is being addressed four years later. He noted DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 11/12/2008 Page 11 of 25