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Council Minutes of 6/3/2008 honest when they say they can't guarantee it. Third, would be to grant it and having the guazantee of the moving of the stacks forward 80 feet, along with the effort of putting in the new booths and stop the problem. Of the three scenarios, the third one is the one with the most level of certainty. Mr. Gazeau said this is a very difficult position he put myself into three years ago. Of the three, not one of them is perfect. It was also stated that the seals and latches for the doors with the new booths are entirely different than what is presently being used, and in the near future the paint being used will be latex based versus oil based, which hopefully will also contribute to less odor. Time frame for construction without paper work would take about three months. The committee voted 2-1 to recommend extension of the temporary conditional use permit for two years and noted everything would be completed, testing and approval by city officials, before any further action. The dissenting vote was Mrs. Jones. The BZD meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Councilman Barker read a letter from Councilman Kearney regarding this issue: "Due to my son's graduation, I am unable to attend tonight's City Council meeting. I have asked Councilman Bazker to read my statement on the body shop situation. This Council approved the location for Suburban. I know it has brought headaches and hardships for the business, the City Council, and especially the homeowners in the neighborhood. Given the fact that Mr. Papotto is willing to invest more than a quarter of a million dollars to try and remedy the situation, I believe he should be given the two yeaz extended permit. If we as a Council fail to pass this and there is litigation and the city loses in court, the business may be able to carry on at the location without the $250,000 improvements. With the new system and exhaust fans being moved 80 feet away from the homes, I believe and hope that all parties will be satisfied. Thank you for your time, Kevin Kearney" Councilman Barker said he had also received a phone message from Melissa Meredith, President of the Homeowners Association, regarding the Suburban issue. Her message was that the residents are cautiously optimistic that it may improve the situation and that the extension of the temporary use permit should be approved. Councilman Bazker made a motion to extend the temporary conditional use permit for Suburban Collision Center located at 26618 Brookpazk Ext. for a period of two years for the purpose of installing of two (2) new Garmat USA paint booths and to replace three preparation stations. Law Director Dubelko questioned when the two years would begin and said that it would be fine to use June 3. Councilman Barker agreed that the two years would begin to run from June 3, 2008. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll call: Bazker, yes; Gazeau, yes; Orlowski, yes; Mahoney, yes; Ryan, yes with comment that he was originally very opposed to Suburban being placed there. He lost the vote, but he thinks at this point in time the practical side is to recognize that the business is there and an awful lot of money has been invested. Unfortunately, this is in his ward, and he knows what the people have gone through there; it's a terrible situation. But it's come to the point that, with the kind of investment being made, he can see that we are just going to have to continue down the path and wrap this thing up. Roll call continued: Jones, no. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. 9