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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1993 most residents told him the Gas Company had beautified the area and had torn down a house which was in poor condition in order to construct the substation. Councilman Williams stated that most residents were concerned with traffic safety and the safety of children in the area who play on the narrow street. Councilman Williams said that he had spoken with the City Manager and expressed support for Park Street improvements to be a high priority. Councilman Williams also asked that a traffic count study be done on Park Street. Councilman Draper concurred that, in his discussions~with residents, traffic seemed to be the primary concern. Councilman Oakes said that residents had emphasized to him the need to maintain the substation and the appearance of the property. Councilman Oakes made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Special Use Permit. This motion was seconded by Councilman Draper. In response to a question by Vice-Mayor Adams, Benjamin Gardner, Attorney for the Gas Company, stated that maintenance of the substation would conform to State and Federal regulations and that the site is regularly inspected by Gas Company personnel and others. Also in response to a question by Vice-Mayor Adams, Mr. Gardner stated that he would work with the Gas Company and City Administration to ensure that children do not have access to the substation site. Upon unanimous vote, the Special Use Permit was granted with the following conditions: (1) the substation shall be maintained according to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; (2) the substation shall be perpetually maintained in a safe, efficient and attractive manner; and (3) the natural landscape screening located around the perimeter of the fence shall be maintained in a healthy condition as long as the substation is located on the site.