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Commissioner Blank inquired where the public restrooms are located and whether <br />those provided were in the utility area. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that in some restaurant establishments, restrooms are located <br />behind the counter, so it would not be atypical to have the entrance to the restrooms <br />through the utility area. <br />Commissioner Blank questioned what the maximum number of people allowed was <br />for wine-tasting. <br />. <br />MsRondash replied that the Fire Department sets occupancy standards. <br />Commissioner Blank inquired if occupancy was based on the wine bar or square <br />footage or something else. He also inquired about the emergency exit. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that it was based on the type of use and is determined by the <br />Fire Department. <br />Commissioner Blank inquired whether the fact that people are consuming alcohol <br />would have a factor in evacuation. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that in their review of Condition No. 10, the Fire Department and <br />the Building and Safety Division would consider the sale and/or consumption of <br />alcohol in making their determination. <br />Commissioner Blank noted a door in the rear of the building and inquired if it would <br />be considered an emergency exit door. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that the rear door is a secondary exit. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that he did not see any reference to restrooms in the <br />Conditions of Approval.He inquired whether or not a restroom must be made <br />available to the general public as opposed to establishments that do not need to do <br />so. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that typically, the use would establish how restrooms are made <br />available. She added that it could be incorporated in the Conditions of Approval. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that although this is not a restaurant, it would be <br />serving alcoholic beverages. He requested that the condition be added. <br />Chair Pearce stated that in the recent past, the Commission has always conditioned <br />an establishment that serves alcohol to serve food during the same hours they are <br />serving alcohol. She noted from the applicant’s narrative that most of the time, food <br />items would be served with the wine tastings. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 15, 2009 Page 17 of 24 <br /> <br />