Planning Commission Minutes 2008 08 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 14, 2008 Page 7 of 11 Wood stated they Commission would request the recall during a regular public hearing meeting, directing staff to notify the applicant and then proceed with all the necessary steps to publish the recall of a special review use. Lipton discussed parking requirements with staff as well as the possible parking in lieu fee. Wood stated the on site parking is to be used for parking and not storage, which is how the area is being used at this time. He also stated the parking-in-lieu fee is only for new businesses and not established businesses such a Waterloo. Sheets asked about the parking at Huckleberry. Wood stated there are 4 spaces next to the alley for employee parking. The addition of the outside dining might have changed the number of spaces because of the double stacking that sometime occurred. Staff and Applicant Summarv and Recommendation: Karp had no additional comments. Wood stated that staff recommends the approval of the SRU with the conditions from Resolution No. 38, Series 2007 being carried forward to the new Resolution No. 14, Series 2008. Public Hearinq Closed Commission Comments: Hartman stated she does not support the extended hours as requested by the applicant but does support staff's recommendation. Russell stated his agreement with Hartman and staff. He also wants the neighbors to know that as a Commissioner he is not discounting their comments and if they ever have any problems they should contact the Planning Department immediately. Loa stated she had originally voted against the SRU in 2007. However, she is supporting the request as presented by staff and appreciates the business that Waterloo is bringing to downtown Louisville. Lipton discussed additional sound proofing. Pritchard stated his support of the extended hours for the dining patio as presented by staff. Tengler stated his support of the extended hours. He also commented the noise inside is greater then any noise on the back patio. He suggested removing Condition #2 regarding the parking and adding a condition to address the addition of sound proofing. Sheets stated her support of the resolution as presented by staff. She also supports the removal of Condition #2 (Parking). Loa asked if a parking agreement letter to the city should be used in place of the condition. Russell stated the use of the parking area for storage is a violation of the municipal code. Wood stated the applicant must provide off-street parking spaces for employees. The spaces can not be used for storage.