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Ms. Ott replied that some businesses have conditions of approval which require them to do certain things; however, there are some businesses that do not have conditions of approval or implementation measures. She noted that this is an encouragement to neighboring businesses to be aware that they are operating in a larger context. Page 11 discusses Downtown notification and disclosure of the Guidelines following its adoption. Ms. Ott stated that there was also some fairly robust conversation regarding whether there should be a requirement that there be a disclosure statement for the Guidelines when properties exchanged hands either through lease agreements or purchase agreements. She noted that under current real estate law, there is an obligation on the part of the sellers to disclose information; the Task Force ultimately felt that was sufficient and that disclosure would be encouraged but would stop short of being required. Commissioner Blank noted that the Commission has experienced many times when disclosures were not made and the only recourse after that event is through the court system. He indicated that he respected the Task Force's decision on disclosure but found it interesting. Ms. Ott noted that the Task Force discussed that even if disclosure were set as a requirement, there would still be the issue of actual implementation and follow -up to ensure it happens without getting involved in every single lease agreement or purchase transaction. Page 12 focuses on indoor entertainment and music and page 13 on outdoor entertainment and music. A new Use category, "Special Downtown Accessory Entertainment Use," is being created for music and entertainment accessory uses in the Downtown hospitality area as a permitted accessory use as long as all of the guidelines are adhered to. Businesses that desire to have activity outside the scope of these guidelines can apply to the City and go through a review process. Pages 14 -15 are about bars and restaurants serving alcohol after 11:00 p.m. Ms. Ott indicated that there was a fair amount of discussion about bars and extending alcohol service for restaurants from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. She noted that regardless of all the different perspectives and the number of times this was brought up, this item received a fair amount of support and approval from the Task Force members. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 12, 2012 Page 6 of 35