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-- people. He stated that he feels that this matter should be taken seriously, because the Planning Commissioners said they would when the project was conditioned. Chairperson Maas stated that she is taking the matter seriously, but she would like to have the residents and the owners see what they can work out and make a decision. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he had an understanding of the kind of music that would be played, and would have personally opposed the music if it was going to be electric guitars with amplifiers. Commissioner Kameny noted that he is not in favor of closing the outdoor patio area, and sees the music as the concern. He further noted that he does not want to jeopardize the applicant's business. He stated that he made the original motion to approve the conditional use permit, and at that time he made a request, as noted in the meeting minutes, asking the applicant to be cognizant of the Planning Commission's concerns. He noted that at that time the concerns were related to the potential noise. Commissioner Kameny stated that he concurs with Chairperson Maas in that he does not want to be the judge and jury in this matter, and he feels they need more direction as to how the parties involved can arrive at a solution to this problem. ~ Mr. Iserson stated that if the Planning Commission is interested in more dialogue, they may wish to continue the item for 60 days, with some specific direction as to the areas they would like to see explored, such as soundproofing and the costs for the kind of soundproofing that would be needed to reach the level required for the noise mitigation. He also stated the consideration might be given to involving a professional consultant to do acoustical readings so that more factual information of a technical sense could be obtained. He stated that they could also consider operational conditions that might be satisfactory to both parties. He suggested that a representative of the neighborhood, the manager of the business, a Planning Commissioner, and a staff person meet to explore these areas to see if the common ground that everyone is hoping for is there and can be achieved without the Planning Commission having to dictate a solution. There was general consensus for support of this recommendation. Commissioner Kameny stated that he would support Commissioner Maas's suggestion with the addition that staff and some professional consultants be included in the discussions. Commissioner Sullivan indicated that he would also support this recommendation as long as the hours of music operation was one of the elements that was explored. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Chairperson Maas asked if the speakers on this item would agree to meet and discuss this matter. Mr. Convery stated that some of the suggestions that are being made seem rather complicated and costly. Mr. Convery advised that he does not want to hear any noise from Toby's Bar and Grill after 10:00 p.m. He further advised that he is agreeable to the meetings proposed by the Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 22, 2002 Page 8