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City Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Page 7 of 11 Councilmember Brown asked why the applicant was able to complete the existing improvements without a permit. Kay Marchetti stated the applicant has been working with the City on this site for quite a while and the applicant was unaware they could not make these changes without a permit. Staff issued a stop work order and the applicant has now been working with staff on this plan and is working on a restoration agreement for the site as well. Staff feels the applicant is working in good faith and this is an appropriate way forward. Director Zuccaro added that staff tries to work with applicants to bring properties into compliance when work is done without appropriate approvals. Mayor Maloney asked if the parking requirements are met with this new use. Key Marchetti stated this will be addressed in the PUD process. Councilmember Most stated she was concerned that the applicant installed improvements prior to receiving a permit. Mayor Stolzmann stated she could understand how the confusion could have happened. Mayor Stolzmann stated she would prefer to have one set of noise rules that apply to all businesses rather than dictating it for individual businesses as it makes it difficult to enforce. Public Comments Mike Deborski, resident and nearby business owner, urged Council to approve the application stating it is good use of the space and is a good upgrade to the space. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney supports the application and stated it is a good use of the space. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve the application with the conditions outlined by staff; Councilmember Leh seconded the motion. Councilmember Brown stated even with some issues with the process this is a good use of the space and he supports the application. He feels it meets the code. Councilmember Leh agreed. Mayor Stolzmann made two friendly amendments: 1) to remove the amplified sound restrictions and 2) to allow the permit to last for 12 months; both were accepted by Mayor Maloney and Councilmember Leh. Councilmember Brown stated he would prefer the staff recommendation on the sound regulations. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing.