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Ms. Ott said the guidelines do not propose any zoning changes but that there is a perception that <br /> properties in the transition zone may be less desirable to prospective tenants than those in the core <br /> zone due to lower standards relative to noise and operating hours. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked and Ms. Ott confirmed that properties in the transition area and <br /> abutting the core area can request to be moved to the core area through the City's regular review area. <br /> This would require a change in the map defining the core and hospitality area but would not necessarily <br /> require a CUP. <br /> Mr. Fialho said the decision would likely be based on some sort of development application or business <br /> proposal rather than the simple desire of the property owner. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked and Mr. Fialho confirmed that the Council's recent action relative to <br /> banks in the downtown area did not prohibit new banks as a use; it simply changed them from <br /> permitted to requiring a CUP. <br /> Councilmember McGovern referred to Enhancing Downtown Hospitality— Potential Future Topics in the <br /> draft guidelines, said she would like to see additional parking in the corridor addressed within the next <br /> year, and asked what sort of timeline staff has identified for these topics. <br /> Ms. Ott said that while they are within the PDA's Hospitality Plan and certainly in the City's long-range <br /> plans, no definitive timeline has been discussed. She suggested that there is an opportunity for <br /> education and outreach regarding the some of the City's underutilized parking areas, such as those <br /> along the transportation corridor and others not right on Main Street. <br /> Councilmember McGovern inquired about staff's recommendation relative to Thursday evenings. <br /> Ms. Ott said there was a strong sentiment that Thursdays are an entryway into the weekend for many <br /> and that they look for opportunities to eat out and participate in activities much like they would on a <br /> Friday or Saturday. <br /> Councilmember McGovern said she did not necessarily agree with that. She asked if the guidelines <br /> require business owners to monitor noise generated within or by their establishment. She felt this would <br /> be a more proactive approach to minimizing noise complaints and go a long way towards supporting <br /> the good neighbor policy. <br /> Ms. Ott said no, although the Planning Commission did include it as a tool for reviewing CUPs. <br /> Councilmember McGovern said she felt loitering was as much of a concern during business hours as it <br /> was after. She said she felt comfortable that the staff recommendations balanced the needs of both <br /> residents and businesses and that a review in 6 or 12 months would provide the Council with an <br /> opportunity to adjust the guidelines as needed. <br /> Councilmember Thorne asked if staff had any data supporting the idea that a noise level of 74 decibels <br /> at the commercial property line would be attenuated to 60 decibels at the residential property line <br /> Ms. Ott said they know that 60 decibels can be achieved with a volume of 74 decibels in the core area. <br /> Using the EVC and PDA recommendation would result in 60.6 decibels at the residential property line. <br /> Staff's recommended map would of course allow for even greater attenuation. <br /> 13 <br />