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The subject property does not contain any on-site parking spaces, however, a 72-space, City- owned public parking lot is located immediately to the rear of the proposed establishment. The subject property was one of several properties on the block bounded by Peters Avenue, St. Mary Street, Main Street, and Division Street that participated in the 1974 parking assessment district that established this parking lot by contributing land and/or money. Staff believes that the adjacent public parking lot and nearby on-street parking would provide adequate parking for the proposed use. Additionally, the proposed conditional use permit to serve alcohol from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. would occur when parking demand Downtown is reduced since most retail establishments are closed. Staff acknowledges that there is a potential that the residents on St. Mary and Division Streets and west of Peters Avenue could be disturbed by late-night patrons parking in the public on- street parking spaces in front of their residences, particularly if the patrons were disorderly or loud. Therefore, as stated above, staff had recommended, and the Commission approved, a condition that requires the applicant to encourage her patrons via flyers or small signs in the interior of the establishment to not utilize the on-street parking spaces in the residential area west of Peters Avenue after 10:00 p.m. Staff believes that there would be adequate on-street parking along or east of Peters Avenue to accommodate any late-night parking that couldn't be accommodated by the public parking lot, reducing the likelihood of patrons parking west of Peters Avenue. Fire Hazard The Sauters believe that smoking on the second floor balcony would be a fire hazard. As noted above, the applicant would not use the second floor balcony that would be constructed with the building addition/remodel. In addition, the Municipal Code does not allow smoking in outdoor dining areas. Litter The Sauters have expressed concern with litter and defecation problems that they have experienced with Downtown events. Staff believes that the conditions of approval would ensure that the surrounding uses are not impacted by this use due to litter and similar problems. For example, a condition requires the applicant to maintain the area surrounding the restaurant/bar, outdoor dining areas, and public parking lot in a clean and orderly manner at all times. In addition, staff notes that the applicant's patrons could not remove open alcoholic beverage containers (if/when used) from the property. Prior Application The applicant received conditional use permit approval (3-2 vote) in September 2003 to locate on the first floor of 780 Main Street (former Coffee Roast Express). However, the applicant was unable to finalize a lease with the property owner. As requested by Commissioner Fox, staff has SR:05:023 Page 6