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going to hurt anyone. Mr. Brennan stated that there are things that affect people's quality of life and property values, and that is what they are trying to address. Mr. Brooks explained that they are new at this and did not follow all of the channels that they should have. He agreed that placing the field tha close to other's property was a big mistake, and he apologized for that. If tuniing the field in another direction will help, they will do it, and they will work with the neighbors. Mr. Brennan asked if it could go over near the school yard, but Mr. Brooks believed that this would be too small an area, and the land had a roll to it. It would be faster and less expensive to install it here. Mr. Tallon advised that this proposal should have been listed as a conditional use permit, so that is they way this will be addressed. He advised the developers that everything would have to be at least 100 feet away from the property line, nothing can be closer, fences, benches, back stops, nothing. The port-a-potty is a good idea but it must be secured and ludden as best as possible, perhaps putting it in the tree line and chaining it to a tree. He advised that they must get some water down there, not 300 foot of liose, because no one would ever do it. They should address all those questions, lay the diamond out, and bring it back to the commissiou. Mr. Brooks asked if the residents would prefer to have the outfields in their back yards. Mrs. Koziol was not sure, she would have to see it laid out on the field. Mr: Tallon stated that the further they get it away from the residents, the better. Mr. Herbster suggested that Mr. Brooks have the field drawn out on the properiy and have the residents see how it would look. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk advised that he should have a plan drawn to scale since there was no one on his staff to design it. Mr. Koeth suggested that he work with the school board since they should have a layout of the property. After some d.iscussion, it was determined that there would not be enough time for them to come back to the next meeting, and still get their approvals from council , prior to the opening of the season. It was decided that the commission would refer this on to bzd with their recommendations, and request that the chairman of the bzd hear it on April 14th providing that they can have their drawings done by that time. They can as long as the school board does not have to re• approve the plans if the diamond is relocated. Mr. Tallon again explained the provisions of approval o: the conditional use permit, if they change the plan and turn it the other way, the commission will approve it on the condition of approval of the bzd so they will not have to return to the commission. R Tallon moved to grant a conditional use permit to construct a baseball diamond on the site of Birch School on the drawing that was presented this evening with the with condition that everythiug be moved 100 feet away from the property lines; the port-a-potty be secluded, screened, and secured; and water will be brought to the field area. This permit will be conditional based on tlie approval of the bzd because of the possibility of the changing of the diamond away from the residential area over toward the parking lot, if the bzd agrees that will be a better site that will be satisfactory for the conditional use permit, if not they would have to refer back to this plan and go with the 100 foot stipulation. As part of this motion, it is suggested that they lay this out for the residents to see. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unanimously approved. During the framing of the motion, Mrs. Koziol was advised to check with the Hot Stove Organization regarding the liability insurance. Prior to the vote Mr. Osiecki ask if the developers would be required to return and show the layout of the field. He was advised that this would be presented at the bzd meeting, but it was recommended that they draw it out on the property. The residents were. advised that bzd would be held on April 14th. Mr. Osiecki asked if this could be relocated to Pine School which has a bigger field, but Mr. Murphy stated that they had looked at that and this is the best location in the city. Pine has more water then even that at Birch. Mr. Brooks advised that they would try to re-locate the field on Birch, but Mr. Murphy was concerned about the safety issues. Mr. Brooks advised that thE home run fence has not been approved and based.on what he is hearing, he does not thiuk they wiL 10