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Councilwoman La Berge said she would not vote to uphold the appeal, that churches should be in neighborhoods, and that they could coexist peacefully. Councilwoman La Berge felt that the proposal began to address the problem of cars on the street, and stated she was not aware of problems with other churches. Councilwoman Steinfeld expressed concern regarding the lack of detailed protection of the neighborhood. Also, when one makes an investment there are no guarantees. Councilwoman Steinfeld expressed further concern regarding statements of discrimination and slashed tires, and felt that there were two angry groups of people. Councilwoman Buchan stated she appreciated the courtesy and respect of those present during the process, and stated she had hoped that the compromise would have been acceptable to both sides. In response to Councilman Sanfilipo's questions regarding resubmitting the application, City Attorney Schricker advised the Jehovah's Witnesses could do so, after one year had expired. An application could be submitted prior to that time if it were significantly different. Vice Mayor Hartnett stated that paving over the culvert and expanding in the back was a dramatic change, however, he believed that something could be allowed. He asked what would be considered significantly different. City Attorney Schricker replied that it would be a judgment call of the Zoning Administrator. MEMO 10/31/95 Mayor Gasparini stated that she too had hoped for a compromise. Unfortunately some group will feel that it lost tonight, but it was necessary for Council to weigh and balance the current situation. Both sides worked very long and hard on this issue. Mayor Gasparini stated she felt the trade-off would be detrimental to the neighborhood, but also felt that churches belonged in the neighborhood. She expressed her opinion that this issue would not go away. ITERATION OF THE MOTION: MIS: HARTNETTIBUCHAN TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND DENY THE KINGDOM HALL USE OF ITS PROPERTY FOR A PARKING LOT CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BUCHAN, HARTNETT, SANFILIPO, STEINFELD AND MAYOR GASPARINI NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS HOWARD AND LA BERGE MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-219 MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Page No. 406 Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes October 30, 1995 Page 19