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_2- C R.0 MEETING December 7, 1982 that the ultimate objective was to strike a balance between the demand for parking in the central business district and the growth of businesses that create this demand Many alternatives were mentioned including. Adjacent zone parking Satellite parking Increased density parking (garage) as well as aesthetic, environmental and economic issues relevant to these plans The discussion mentioned the recent impact of Cory's restaurant and the impending conversion of the Colonial garage building and its impact on the parking demand in the central business district The issues pertinent to a parking garage were then discussed in some detail, especially the aesthetic and environmental concerns, as well as the question of the impact on traffic and development There was some con- cern expressed that an adoption of Policy 6 as it is currently drafted would lead automatically to a commitment to a parking garage A motion was made to defer a decision on Policy 6 to next year to allow more time for the land use subcommittee to study the issues The motion was amended to specifically direct the land use subcommittee to study the impact of a parking garage, satellite parking, and periphery parking in the residential zone prior to making a recommendation on Policy 6 There was an opinion stated that deferring action on Policy 6 could have a negative impact on business development in that there would still be no balance or check on central business development until action was taken. The motion as amended was seconded and voted with one dissenting vote The next meeting of the C R.0 was scheduled for January 18, 1983 There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 2 20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill Gothorpe