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Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of <br />Case UP-9s-i7 subject to conditions of the staff report. <br />Chairman Micheletti noted that Elevation B had been approved by <br />the Design Review Board. <br />Commissioner Hoyt asked Mr. Swift to describe the interior of <br />the proposed project. Mr. Swift stated it is an open beam but <br />deferred further discussion to the applicant. <br />Commissioner Tarver asked Mr. Swift how many seats in the <br />restaurant vs the bar area. Mr. Swift wasn't sure of that but <br />said they could both use the same seating area. <br />The public hearing was opened. <br />Warren Chapman, 4336 Torres, Fremont, represented the <br />application. He said he has reviewed the staff report and has <br />no problem with any of it. He stated that he intends to have an <br />establishment that deals in food and pleasant surroundings, <br />along with the serving of alcoholic beverages. He intends to <br />have a high-class establishment, not just a bar. <br />Commissioner Hoyt asked Mr. Chapman to describe the interior <br />architecture. Mr. Chapman explained that a half timber wall <br />treatment with five ft. high oak wainscoting will be <br />incorporated, with the bar being refinished with an oak parquet <br />surface. The interior will have a Tudor effect; certain areas <br />of the walls will be stuccoed. He stressed it will not have a <br />log cabin appearance. Improvements to the kitchen and bathrooms <br />will be included. <br />Commissioner Mahern asked what kind of lighting will be <br />utilized. Mr. Chapman said the present lighting will be used <br />and appears to be adequate. Wagon wheel lights will be used in <br />the restaurant. <br />Chairman Micheletti asked Mr. Swift if staff has any problem <br />with the interior. Mr. Swift said they are not involved in the <br />interior decoration. <br />Judith Mayhew, biD Main Street, represented the Downtown <br />Association. She stated that they appreciate the applicant <br />working with staff and read a letter from Mr. Branzanni of the <br />Downtown Association approving of the long range plans for the <br />project. She was in support of the application. <br />Al Bronzini stated he owns a business next door to the proposed <br />project. He appreciated the goad communications between the <br />applicant and the Planners and was in support of the project. <br />He stated he was originally concerned that it was simply going <br />to be another drinking hole, but the applicant has demonstrated <br />this would not be so. He welcomed Mr. Chapman to the <br />neighborhood. <br />Page 3 <br />