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Mr. Beaudin responded that during the Downtown Hospitality Guideline discussion the idea of a right to do business ordinance was brought forward. At the time, it was deemed to be too onerous. In the meantime, staff is using the Hospitality Guidelines and conditions of approval on new residential projects that require disclosures. If moving to the downtown, there is noise that comes along with that and this is the approach recommended and that was endorsed by the City Council. Chair Allen asked if every residence built in the downtown would have to sign a disclosure at the time of sale. Mr. Beaudin responded that they require this as part of the conditions of approval on residential projects in the downtown. There is a disclosure for for-sale units and provisions contained in lease agreements if units are leased. He noted these provisions would also provide more legality in cases where units surround businesses. Commissioner Ritter expressed that he was in favor of the concept that people need to know what they are agreeing to. Commissioner Brown asked if a right to do business ordinance would also be retroactive to existing residences versus only for new projects. Mr. Beaudin said it could be, depending upon the way it is written and adopted by the City Council. Chair Allen said she was somewhat on the edge because of the downsides. She asked how strongly Planning Commissioners feel about the right to do business ordinance versus what exists today. Commissioner Ritter voiced his support for having such an ordinance in creating vitality in the downtown; otherwise, complaints from residents will be received. Commissioner Brown said one of the objectives of the DSP was to have clearer rules. Chair Allen confirmed Planning Commissioners were in agreement for a right to do business ordinance which would provide "more teeth" than today. Commissioner Brown suggested phrasing it as agreeing with staff's recommendation that the ZA could administer requests for outdoor dining in the MU-T district with a strong recommendation from the Planning Commission that the City Council consider or re-consider a right to do business ordinance. ACTION: There was unanimous consensus to support staff's recommendation that the Zoning Administrator could administer requests for outdoor dining in the Mixed Use- Transitional (MU-T) district with a strong recommendation from the Planning Commission that the City Council consider or re-consider a right to do business ordinance. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 27 June 26, 2019 s. The Task Force agreed to back away from it, so she wanted to understand the downsides of it. Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 27 June 26, 2019 calling him directly prior to filing a permit to see if they can get their idea through the planning process and he voiced concerns with this and noted that we are simply adding to the list of requirements for homeowners and developers. He indicated he does not want to over-regulate and recommended breaking down the topics more. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 27 June 26, 2019 ntial does not already exist since two properties side by side could have very different requirements. He also asked that outdoor seating be a Zoning Administrator (ZA) decision and not a Planning Commission decision. Lastly, requiring commercial to wrap around the corner seems like overkill where this is an issue that can be resolved by the ZA. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 27 June 26, 2019 ne 26, 2019