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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS r a. PCUP-48, Fernando's Mexican Restaurant Application for a conditional use permit to serve alcoholic beverages after 10:00 p.m. at the Fernando's Mexican restaurant located at 348 St. Mary Street. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) District. Heidi Kline presented the staff report, providing an overview of the business, surrounding uses, and proposed hours. She also provided information on other recent alcohol conditional use permits that have been approved in the Downtown area. She noted that staff is recommending approval of this application. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Ms. Kline advised that staff has administratively processed a design review application for building modifications. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Richard Pierce, 1552 Laurel Street, San Carlos CA 94062, represented the applicant. He noted that this is a family restaurant and the owner has two other restaurants. He noted that Condition #8 prohibits outdoor music after 9:00 p.m.; however, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has indicated that there will be no live music outdoors. Discussion ensued regarding outdoor music being allowed at other establishments. It was suggested that this condition not be deleted. Commissioner Kameny noted that the previous restaurant allowed smoking in the bar area, r- because the doors could be closed and the area could be separated from the restaurant. Mr. Pierce advised that there would be no smoking in the establishment. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny moved to make the conditional use permit findings and approve Case PCUP-48, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B." Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE A YES: Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-2002-20 was entered and adopted as motioned. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Maas reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 27,2002 Page 4