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Mr. DeBlasi replied that they can legally tell the patrons they are cut off and they would <br /> understand. He noted that patrons who are drinking too much and are told so may get <br /> a little aggravated, but that's where the staff talk calmly to them, tell them they <br /> appreciate their coming and get them some food, but they slow down on the alcohol. <br /> Vice Chair Pearce inquired if this is something they have clearly managed in the past in <br /> their other establishments without seeing incidents. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that it is something that he has learned from consulting with other <br /> people and from seeing it done improperly. <br /> Vice Chair Pearce inquired if the club shuts down at 9:00 p.m. on 14-to-18-year-old <br /> nights. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that what he actually is trying to do on Sundays, which he finds is <br /> working, is get the teenagers there around 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. up to about 8:00 p.m. <br /> or 9:00 p.m., which made more sense and which parents like better. He indicated that it <br /> could also happen on some school nights when they have a teen dance party, but it <br /> would be much earlier, like 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He added that at that point, they <br /> would not be a restaurant. <br /> Vice Chair Pearce inquired if they would not then re-open as an 18- or 21-over club. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi said no. He added that if they had that kind of need, they would; but they <br /> would not have that need because nobody would want to come over on a Sunday night. <br /> Vice Chair Pearce asked Mr. DeBlasi if that is not currently in his plan. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that it was not. He added that it would be a nice thing if he could go <br /> and do that; do food and maybe something else. <br /> Commissioner Posson referred back to Exhibit B and asked for clarification on the Table <br /> on page 11 which states that the restaurant closes at 9:00 p.m. and re-opens at <br /> 10:00 p.m. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that it was a typo and apologized for the error. He indicated that the <br /> restaurant never closes. He noted that if they were slow maybe on a Tuesday, <br /> Wednesday, or Thursday, they would close at 9:00 p.m.; but not on a Friday or <br /> Saturday night. <br /> Ms. Stern indicated that staff can clarify that that is the start of the transition period <br /> between the restaurant and the night club. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi confirmed that it would be the transition period, but they would not close <br /> their doors then. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2013 Page 14 of 22 <br />