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Mr. Dolan confirmed that was the case. He added that the applicant, Ms. Kennard, <br />agreed to redouble her efforts in complying with the conditions of approval. He <br />indicated that to his knowledge, it has been quiet and no issues have been raised to <br />trigger the Police Department’s involvement. <br />Commissioner Blank inquired if Planning staff would not necessarily know if someone <br />were to contact the Police Department. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that there would not be a call unless there was an incident and that <br />staff would not necessary know about it; however, based on the past history, it would be <br />likely that staff would know or find out about it. <br />Commissioner Blank inquired if it would be accurate to say that a police report does not <br />necessarily engender a Code Enforcement action and vice versa, and that in order to be <br />thorough, both Code Enforcement and police records would need to be tracked or <br />identified. <br />Mr. Dolan said yes. <br />Commissioner O’Connor inquired if smoking bench on the west side of the building was <br />part of the original conditions of approval and whether the condition specified exactly <br />where the bench would be located. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that while the bench was part of the conditions, its location was not <br />specified; however, staff had signed off on the location. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that he was at the property and walked it, and noted <br />that there appears to be a doorway across the alley to another establishment which <br />could be within a 20-foot radius. He inquired why the bench would be located so far <br />down if the City expected patrons from this establishment to use the bench. He <br />indicated that he thought it should be located closer to St. Mary’s Street, approximately <br />half-way between its present location and the sidewalk. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that it was his experience that when patrons exit bars or restaurants to <br />smoke, they do so quickly and then head back in. He added that the bench defines the <br />smoking area, although smokers typically stand around to smoke and do not generally <br />sit. <br />Commissioner O’Connor agreed that the bench and the missing ashtray would better <br />define the area. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br />Mari Kennard, applicant, stated that Redcoats is primarily a full-service dining <br />establishment that serves patrons of all ages, including children, and is a place where <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 18, 2009 Page 4 of 25 <br /> <br />