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r noise. She urged the Planning Commission to follow staff's recommendation to get the noise level down before allowing live music again. Commissioner Arkin thanked Ms. Jaunkalnietis for sharing the information about double-paned windows. He stated that he wanted to see the neighbors put forth at least a minimum effort, and this was done here without any effect on the noise. Mr. Tom Knox, 4614 Second Street, located at the corner of Second and East Angela Streets, stated that the residents that border on the Downtown are impacted by what happens in the Downtown such as Saturday's Farmers Market, the concerts at the park during the summer months, and the fairs along Main Street. He continued that while these create traffic and noise nuisance, the neighbors derive some benefit from them. He noted that this is not the case with Toby's, where the business impacts the neighborhood but does not provide any benefits except to the business itself. He added that Toby's was intended originally to be a restaurant that serves alcohol and has small-group music on Thursdays and Saturdays; it was not intended to be a nightclub. He stated that the Commission should look into the use change and determine what should be done to mitigate the negative impacts. He noted that they also had double-paned windows but that they would like to leave the windows open at times to enjoy the summer breeze. - Mr. Eric Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive, stated that he was one of the building owners and a neighbor. He indicated that he would like their tenant to take care of their business as well as of the neighborhood. He added that he would support the Planning Commission's decision as well as Ms. Chadsey's efforts to control the music or to install acoustic panels. He commented that he did considered the Farmers Market more of a nuisance than a benefit because of the vehicular and pedestrian traffic; however, he has not filed any complaint about them. Chairperson Maas asked if any type of dialogue would be possible between him and the business owner in connection with tenant improvement. Mr. Hoff replied that he supported whatever improvements the tenant decides on but that she would have to work on that herself without his assistance as her landlord. Mr. Bob Convery, 4536 First Street, stated that most of what he has to say has already been mentioned; however, he commented that the businesses derive benefit from the neighborhood in the same way that the neighbors derive benefit from the businesses. Mr. Matthew Perry, 10864 Glengarey Lane in Dublin, stated that he has been an employee at Toby for the last six months and that as a bartender, he monitors the musicians, turns down the volume of the music, and checks that the doors are closed. He commented that very rarely did the police come in upon complaints, and never have they mentioned that the music was too loud. He indicated that the reason Toby's has been successful is because of the music that is not offered elsewhere in the City. He stated that he was a family man and that if the live band were removed, he would have to look for another job because they would have no chance at competing with those bars that are open until 2:00 a.m. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 13, 2002 Page 15