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BACKGROUND The application was reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing held on August 14, 2019. Detailed information on this meeting is provided in Attachment 4, draft excerpt of the Planning Commission minutes. At the hearing, one nearby tenant (Anne Stark), one resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood (Robert Gonella), and the project applicant spoke. The nearby tenant and resident spoke in opposition to the project, expressing concerns with public safety and parking adequacy. The applicant spoke to the proposed business operations, including measures to be employed to ensure safety of the facility for participants and others. The Planning Commission discussed the concerns raised by the speakers, the classification of the proposed use, whether the proposed location was appropriate, and whether the proposed safety measures would be adequate. After deliberation, the majority of the Commission concluded that the use was appropriate at this location, although suggested there should be a limit on participants' alcohol consumption to help ensure the safety of participants and the public in general. The Commission added the following condition of approval: Alcohol service for axe -throwing participants shall be limited to a maximum of two drinks per hour, per axe -throwing participant. With the added condition, the Commission approved the project by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Allen dissenting). In making her vote, Commissioner Allen expressed concern that the use was more similar to a gun range than to bocce ball or bowling. Commissioner Allen also did not support the location of the axe -throwing lounge within a neighborhood shopping center, and indicated she had safety concerns about the use in conjunction with the service of alcohol. Following the decision to elevate this application to the City Council, Commissioner Allen also submitted some additional thoughts and materials regarding alcohol consumption which is provided in Attachment 5. On August 20, 2019, in accordance with the provisions of PMC Section 18.144.010 — City Council Review, the Council voted to call the Planning Commission's action up for review. Accordingly, the application is now before the City Council for review and action. For a complete project description and staff analysis of the application, please refer to the August 14, 2019, Planning Commission agenda report in Attachment 3. Topics addressed in the agenda report include land use, operations including the operation of the axe - throwing activity, service of alcohol, and noise, traffic and parking. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000 -foot radius of the site. Staff has provided the location and noticing map as Attachment 3, Exhibit C for reference. At the time this report was published, staff Page 2 of 3