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deck must be closed and that patrons should not be asked to move. Ms. Kline advised that the r- Planning Commission may wish to consider granting the applicant's request and if noise problems develop there is a condition that would allow these hours to be reviewed. Ms. Kline noted that staff feels the proposal is in keeping with other restaurant uses in the area. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Kline confirmed that there is no amplified music outside and that the music comes through speakers. In response to a question from Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Kline noted that they stop serving meals one hour before closing. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT The applicant, Dale Morris, 30 W. Neal Street, Suite 110, advised that it would be difficult to move patrons off of the deck at 10:00 p.m. He noted that the noise levels are far worst from the traffic on First Street and that the music outside is not loud. He advised that the music inside is very low-key because of the placement of the tables. He further advised that it is a family restaurant, with a full service bar, but it is rare that they are there late. He noted that the music inside the restaurant is directed away from First Street. ,.- Commissioner Sullivan asked ifthe deck were to close at 10:00 p.m. would it be possible to stop serving at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Morris advised that this would hamper their ability to be profitable, especially during the summer time when it doesn't get dark until 9:30, in that the deck area is half of the restaurant. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny, Ms. Kline provided information regarding the hours of operation and requirements placed on the Vineyards Restaurant when it was at this location. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Chairperson Maas advised that when the Coffee Roast Express was at this location they had live music and there did not seem to be a problem. Commissioner Roberts noted that she sees no problem with extending the hours for serving alcoholic beverages, since other restaurants have that ability. She noted that she would support granting the request and monitoring the noise, especially if patrons would not be seated on the deck one hour prior to closing. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he has concerns because the other restaurants with extended hours are located more in the core of the Downtown and away from residential areas. He asked what conditions are in place to require that this matter be reviewed should there be problems. Ms. Kline advised that conditions #10 and #11 provide the opportunity for the Planning Director to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Arkin advised that he is in agreement with what the majority of the Commission is saying. He further advised that he has never seen a problem at this location. /"" September 26,2001 Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES