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Ms. Sweetnam returned to the podium and stated some parents of h students are opposed to the bar. She is concerned her business may decline because a bar is located next to her business. Mr. Mori stated they have worked with the Planning Department an will highlight their rear entrance so the public will use the back parking lot. Commission Michelotti stated that she is concerned about the parkin situation, but is relying on the parking reports presented by staff and the applicant. There e times when the lot is crowded, as people like to have the opportunity to park in front of here they are going. She would like the applicants to pursue the rear entrance. She also tated that possible assignment of parking spaces might be in order in the future if a par .ng problem arises. The applicants felt their proposed clientele would be up-scale, upper middle class business people who would not bother children in the area. They stated they ould be willing to take responsibility for their patrons who may get out of hand. They also stated they had talked to the owner of the karate establishment, and he supports their project. Chairman McGuirk inquired how far the applicants will pursue the 0 tdoor dining area. The applicants responded that they think it will add great visibility to thei establishment and will pursue the patiol dining area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. ~ Commissioner Hovingh supports the application and commented that he has had very good experiences in this type of establishment with regard to public order! ness. Commissioner Michelotti is concerned about the parking situation. ere are times when the lot is crowded, and people like to have the opportunity to park in fr t of where they are going. She would like the applicants to pursue the rear entrance. S e also stated that possible assignment of parking spaces might be in order if other busi esses come forward stating their businesses have been impaired due to the lack of parkin . Commissioner Mahern supports the project, though she thinks the ap licants must highlight the rear entrance and should educate their patrons to use the rear en ce and back parking lot. Commissioner Mahern is concerned for the small children in th area, though she feels the monitoring of the children should be done by their parents, not e applicants. Commissioner Wright stated that parking has always been a problem in this center, though he supports the project with the conditions as outlined. Chairman McGuirk believes a visible rear entrance is necessary. He is concerned about the outdoor dining with beer separate from the restaurant. Mr. Iserson s ted that this proposal includes the approval of the outdoor dining, however, there is a con ict between the City not wanting a sidewalk barrier constructed and ABC requiring a barrier. Chairman McGuirk would like the applicants to come back before the Commission if the get approval from ABC. PJanning Commission Minutes Page 4 September 8, 1993