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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2022 Page 9 of 13 Howe says we should be patient and try to get this property built in the next few years. Krantz says she is in support of staff's recommendation. Osterman says she is in support and that staff has determined that the proposal is consistent with city policies. Diehl says he agrees and would like to make a motion. Brauneis says he is in support of it. Diehl moves and Howe seconds a motion to approve Resolution No. 3, Series 2022. Motion passes unanimously by a roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS — PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C. LMC Amendment — Banquet or Reception Halls and 957 Main Street Banquet Hall SRU: A request for approval of an ordinance to amend Title 17 to create a use group for Banquet or Reception Halls (Resolution No. 4, Series 2022) and a request for approval of a Special Review Use Amendment No. 3, 824 South Street / 957 Main Street (Resolution No. 5, Series 2022). • Applicant: Hartronft Associates • Case Planner: Kim Bauer, Historic Preservation Planner All notice was met as required and there is no commissioner conflict of interest. Staff Presentation: Bauer begins by giving the commissioners an aerial overview of the property and discusses the background of the property. She gives the definition of what a banquet or reception hall is, and mentions that the Special Review Use with Public hearing is not permitted for Residential and Agricultural or Mu-R. She goes over the following Banquet or Reception Hall standards: • They shall receive approval of a Special Use Request prior to operation. • They shall not operate past 12AM (midnight) on the day of the scheduled event, or at an earlier time established as a condition of the Special Review Use. • In reviewing and approving the site plan for such a use, the City Council must find that the parking established for the use is adequate for peak capacity, is compatible with adjoining land uses, and will not be detrimental to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or immediate neighborhood. The applicant has agreed to limit occupancy overall and for events based on an "highest" use scenario of if they entire property were used as a restaurant and had standard commercial parking of 15 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross building area, and under the assumption of 3 occupants per parking space. She then goes over the five approval criteria necessary for an SRU and the following modifications and/or conditions for the SRU: 1. Size and location of the site 2. Internal traffic circulation and access to adjoining public streets 3. Location and amount of off-street parking 4. Fencing, screening and landscaping separations, including open space 5. Building bulk and location 6. Signs and lighting 7. Noise, vibration, air pollution and other environmental influences