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increases the downtown's economic viability. In addition, the Specific Plan includes Policy LD-P.3, regarding "Right to do Business" — this policy explicitly recognizes "downtown operations" such as operation of businesses, special events and similar activities are not to be considered a nuisance, provided they adhere to applicable noise and operational standards. As proposed and conditioned, staff believes the bar and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music are consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan's policies. Land Use The proposed bar would be located in a commercially zoned area of Downtown, containing mixed land uses including retail, office, hotel, and residential uses. As shown in Figure 3, the closest residentially zoned properties are located between approximately 40 and 465 feet away from the subject site property lines in all directions. The closest residential uses are located behind the subject site on Spring Street which are part of a recently completed mixed-use retail/office and residential development (40 feet) and a single-family residence (80 feet). Other residential uses are substantially further away (155 to 465 feet) and are generally buffered by several commercial and office buildings, and streets such as Main Street. Nonetheless, staff is sensitive to potential land use conflicts in the Downtown between the existing residents living near or in the commercially zoned part of Downtown. Furthermore, commercial uses may have "spill-over" effects on those residents related to parking, hours of operation, noise, or similar issues. In developing the Guidelines, the Downtown Hospitality Task Force looked carefully at the specifics of bar operations and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music and tried to achieve a balance between maintaining the quality of life for Downtown residents and the objective of having a vibrant Downtown with businesses and activities which draw people to the area both during the day and at night. Thus, the Guidelines include standards by which a bar and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music should operate to be considered for expedited review. Staff has incorporated the standards into the recommended conditions of approval (Exhibit A) and believes the proposed bar and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music would not negatively affect surrounding uses, including any nearby residential uses. Noise Patrons' voices and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music within the interior/exterior of the proposed bar would be the main noise sources generated from the subject site. The proposed hours of operation for the bar would be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday while indoor and outdoor entertainment and music would occur daily inside until 11 p.m. and outside until 9 p.m., consistent with the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines. A proposed conditional use must be in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. One of those objectives is to promote the stability of existing land uses that conform to the General Plan and to protect them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions. The proposed bar and indoor/outdoor entertainment and music would be subject to conditions of approval prescribed by the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines, such as keeping windows and doors closed when not being used for ingress/egress. In addition, as conditioned, the proposed uses would need to comply with the City's noise regulations. P20-0987, Gilman Brewing Company Planning Commission 6of8 n. Commissioner Pace inquired if the standards being provided were real life examples relative to the standards that Mr. Williams had judged as successful or not, and whether the Commissioners were to review to see if they were aligned with the designation. Mr. Williams Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 December 9, 2020