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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 13, 2023 Page 4 of 14 as it is a use by right. He said the Commission may want to consider precedents on time limitation of loud music. Baskett asked if this would be governed by the City's noise ordinance. Zuccaro discussed the noise ordinance, specifying that it is for "unreasonable noise." Brauneis asked for the applicant to comment on some of the questions that came up. Applicant Presentation and Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Garett Nicodemus, resident, provided an overview and suggested that their vision is to provide a family -friendly establishment. Baskett asked about the number of patrons on a typical weekend; to which Nicodemus answered that in a normal summer weekend, they serve 200-300 customers during the course of a day. He also mentioned that peak occupancy is 150-200. Choi asked if the intention is to operate the beer garden year-round; Nicodemus said yes, they want to accommodate it as best as they can, weather permitting. Choi asked how they will keep the beer garden from becoming dilapidated. Nicodemus said that they are invested in keeping it maintained and looking nice with landscaping. Public Comment: Sherry Sommer, resident, requested that the Planning Commission approve the application. She appreciates the use of a TUP trial period and says that there is support for permanent use. She offered that the concept is professional but also fun and quirky, and much better use than a drive -through. She says that the business is community - focused and provides a great sense of place. She thinks it is great that they are not going to develop those parking spaces. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Choi asked about bike parking. Nicodemus said that there is bike rack on north side, and that patrons can park bikes along the fence line or leave them by their tables. He said they can consider more bike racks. Brauneis asked if the applicant had any issue with the conditions from staff; Nicodemus said no. Brauneis asked for comments or questions from Commissioners about the safety signage. Choi asked if Tebo owns the drive aisle; Nicodemus said yes. Choi asked if this out lot is considered common area. Nicodemus clarified that the arrangement is part of their lease with Tebo. Choi was interested in more demonstrative striping on the drive lane. Choi asked if the lease includes any responsibility to maintain striping. Nicodemus said Tebo is in support of any improvements outside to make things safer and better. City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4592 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov