The property has been historically used for the parking of up to 4 cars for hospital patients guests and visitors. Due to temporary takings related to the centeral artery construction the parking space number was temporarily reduced to 339 spaces. The temporary takings have ceased and the applicant seeks an amendment of the propertys certificate of occupancy to return to the historic number of 4 spaces. As detailed in the letter submitted with this application the applicants use of the property for parking has been continuous and consistent since at least 1966. As further described in the attached letter the property is entitled to use the property for 4 spaces pursuant to the protections available in section 8-6 of the zoning code for pre-existing conditional uses.