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Minutes Planning Commissio September 25, 1985 Tom Byrnes, Hopyard Partners, stated they have several uses which are open late, i.e, Popi Lounge, coffee shop and the ice cream store. They are proposing closing off the parking lot on the east side of because of the impact of the Popi Lounge on the neighbors. That was the only practical solution arrived at. They feel they have sufficient parking because many of the users are closed in the evening. This application requires their employees to park in the canal parking areas thus reducing the use of the parking lot by 35 to 50 people. They will receive one warning; if they do not abide by this, they will be towed. Vice Chairman Lindsey asked Mr. Byrnes if they have read the staff report. Mr. Byrnes indicated that they have and agree with the conditions recommended. They have met with the neighbors and have tried to mitigate all of their concerns as well as those of the staff. They agree 100% with all of the conditions. Further, the tenants of the center were invited to attend the many meetings. Vice Chairman Lindsey asked about the relationship of Mr. Byrnes and his tenants. Mr. Byrnes indicated that their relationship is excellent. Vice Chairman Lindsey stated he found it inconceivable that the retail business would close at 7:OOpm. Mr. Byrnes indicated that they committed the gate to the neighbors and do not feel that it should ever be taken away. He explained that they went to court on an unlawful detainer and were unsuccessful against the Popi Lounge. Commissioner Michelotti asked if Mr. Byrnes considered office space. Mr. Byrnes indicated that even offering temporary free rent and office space at 75 cents a square foot they cannot rent out the second story office space available in the existing shopping center. Ronald Pozebon, 2808 Longspur Drive, was against the project and rezoning request. He felt the parking was being increased, not reduced as promised by the City Council. Further there is a real problem with a live band at Popi Lounge on Friday nights. All efforts to reduce the noise levels even by the Police Department have failed. He felt parking lot lighting would be a problem as there is already too much lighting from the sports park. He also had concerns with potential vandalism, and dirt during the course of construction. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Innes expressed concern with the use of the building for La Petite Academy should that use not be successful. He pointed out that Council Members and Planning Commissioners change. He couldn't support this application. Vice Chairman Lindsey had a problem with the control gate in the area. He can support what has been presented by the applicant but was in favor of limiting the use to office only. He also would like to see the future 7,000 sq. ft. office building - 3 -