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CONCLUSION The application raises the question of the appropriate interface between businesses and residences in the Downtown, and staff and the PDA believe that the applicant's restaurant/bar in the Downtown will be a benefit to the area and that businesses on or close to Main Street should be allowed to remain open late as long as they operate in a manner which respects the nearby residents. While the adjacent residences are entitled to a reasonable quality of life, their location near the Downtown commercial district means they are exposed to a greater degree of spillover impacts such as traffic, parking, noise, etc. than a typical residential neighborhood. The City tries to minimize these impacts, but at times some impacts at the residential/commercial interface are difficult to avoid, and it may not be realistic for neighbors to expect the same level of peace and quiet as those who live further from Downtown's commercial area. With the current application, staff believes that the applicant's proposal as conditioned will be a benefit to the area and that the surrounding uses would not be impacted due to noise, parking, litter, or other objectionable influences. The subject building has been vacant for several years and has visible signs of disrepair. Staff believes that the proposed use will enable the building owner to follow through with the building refurbishment/remodel plans approved this past summer and place this historic building in operation once again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached draft City Council resolution denying the appeal and, therefore, approving Case PCUP-129 subject to the conditions listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2004-69. Respectfully Submitted, Jerry Iserson, Director of Planning and Community Development Susan Rossi Director of Finance Nelson Fialho City Manager SR:05:023 Page 9