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Commissioner Olson noted that there are a couple of pizza places on Main Street where he can take a small child in and drink beer or wine anywhere in the restaurant. He asked how this would be different from those pizza places. Commissioner Fox commented that SuperFranks is like a Gymboree for older kids. Chair Blank noted that one of the conditions states that a full menu shall be available for patrons of the facility and that food must be served in conjunction with beer and wine. He stated that normally, the Commission includes a condition that states: "and a full menu must be available anytime that beer and wine are served." He inquired if this was implied in Condition No. 3 or whether it should be specified. Ms. Harryman replied that if the City has a standard language for this, it should be included. Chair Blank stated that the intent of the language was that no one could simply go to the establishment and order beer without food. He added that the City has conditioned several restaurants to have a full menu available from which to choose. Commissioner Narum stated that she did not believe the last establishment was conditioned but, rather, that food be made available. Chair Blank agreed. Ms. Harryman inquired if the Commissioner believed this was a stricter standard. Chair Blank said he was asking for both, but he wanted to ensure there was something other than something like popcorn to eat. Commissioner Narum inquired if it would be a problem if a person who had already eaten ordered beer only when he came to pick up his children. Chair Blank stated that he was amenable with the way the staff report condition was written. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the end of Condition No. 3 states that one must purchase food. Ms. Decker said there are three conditions staff uses with regard to alcohol: (1) used with restaurants when a full menu needs to be available at all times alcohol is served; (2) outdoor dining areas where alcohol will not be served unless one purchases food from the menu; and (3) in this facility and in talking with the applicant, who has a concern to limit the number of drinks to two per person. Ms. Decker added that staff modified its standard condition to require that if one wants alcohol, then it should be ordered with food. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Frank Tate, applicant and owner of SuperFranks, stated that their goal is for families to have a great time and the biggest complaint they have received from their patron parents is not having beer and wine. He indicated that they consider PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 9, 2008 Page 29 of 39