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Planning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />May 13, 2010 <br />Page 9 of 13 <br /> <br />McCartney reminded the Planning Commission they can recall a special review <br />use at any time to review hours of operation. <br />Pritchard asked Sholders for specific hours of operation. <br />Sholders stated from lunch to closing, which would be approximately when the <br />sun goes down. <br />Russell asked if the site is planned for seasonal service only. <br />Sholders explained a small area next to the building would have an all-weather <br />covered area with portable heating units. <br />Members of the Public: <br />Joan Riggins, 640 Main Street expressed concern another restaurant is being <br />planned for downtown. She asked how many restaurants can the downtown <br />support. She reported there are currently fourteen (14) locations with some type <br />of food and beverage service. <br />Sonja Sabels, 808 Lafarge Ave, discussed the following and encouraged the <br />Planning Commission to consider these items when making their decision: <br /> <br /> Additional noise created with the increase in traffic in the alley. <br /> <br /> Delivery trucks operating at all hours of the day and night. <br /> <br /> Trash removal occurring several times a week. <br /> <br /> Additional traffic created by workers and patrons. <br />Sheets asked Sabels if any of the concerns were specifically related to Waterloo <br />and if so, had she complained to the owner or to the City. <br />Sabels stated she did not come tonight to complain but to present things for the <br />Commissioners to consider when they approve another restaurant location that <br />backs to residential property. <br />Russell asked staff what the hours of operation are for Waterloo. <br />McCartney stated the patio hours are until midnight on Friday and Saturday. <br />Staff and Applicant Summary and Recommendation: <br />Staff and applicant had no additional comments. <br />Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: <br />O’Connell stated she favors the project, especially the patio seating on Main <br />Street. She believes the Commission will need to monitor the hours of operation <br />and any complaints regarding noise. <br />Loo stated her support of the dining concept. She would also support the removal <br />of the curb cut and the hours of operation should end at midnight. <br />Sheets stated her support of the project and the hours of operation should end at <br />midnight. If the hours aren’t working for the applicant then he can come back to <br />the Commissioners and request additional hours. She also expressed concerns <br />with the closeness to the residential area. <br /> <br />