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were more cars traveling in this area with the access than without. Incidents of speeding, <br />however, were not confirmed by staff. <br />• Residents of Harold Avenue testified that the pedestrian gate led to numerous problems <br />including increased on -street parking in the neighborhood; litter; and loitering. It was <br />asserted that there is also some illicit activity associated with the pedestrian traffic. <br />Incidents of illicit activity were not confirmed by staff. Tenants countered that there was <br />no way to determine whether they were in fact the individuals who were littering the area <br />or engaged in illicit activity. Mr. Sullivan testified that despite his written invitations that <br />they do so, he had not been contacted by any residents/neighbors about problems with the <br />complex or tenants. <br />In light of this information, the Council found that Approval Number SD-75-44 has been <br />exercised in such a situation that it constitutes a public nuisance and is detrimental to public <br />health and safety. <br />Following the City Council meeting, staff prepared the Findings of Fact, Conditions of <br />Approval and a monitoring plan for the City Council's approval for the November 18, 1996 City <br />Council meeting. Prior to the City Council meeting, John Sullivan contacted staff and <br />Councilmember Polvorosa indicating that he would like to work with the parties to develop a <br />compromise solution. On November 18, 1996, the City Council continued the matter in hopes that <br />a compromise could be reached. On March 3, 1997, the matter was continued to a date uncertain to <br />allow further negotiations. <br />G:VOANN\SMORrMRESFM)G.CC <br />