2014-00540 - addn/remodel/repair

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#13-3615 November 21,2013 Page 5 The applicant's architect has calculated that the shared restroom facilities would meet building code requirements for the occupant load of the building. This has been confirmed by Building Official Lyle Oman. One comment received from the public indicated that restroom use at the Narrows can be difficult between sets. Lyle notes that the codes do not intend to account for such peak demands. Applicant has noted that ADA accessibility codes will require the installation of an elevator for use of the basement area. PC memo Exhibit I depicts three possible locations applicant is considering for elevator installation. D. Restaurant Operation. Applicant has indicated that the restaurant is planned to be open daily from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, but is requesting the ability for 8:00 am to 1:00 am in the event that breakfast/lunch is added on the weekends. Planning Commission discussed whether limiting hours of the outdoor restaurant seating would be appropriate, but did not make a specific recommendation. Applicant noted that currently food service stops at 10 pm on weekdays and 11 pm on weekends. The applicant noted that he has no intent to pipe live music from the Saloon operation to the outside seating areas, although he would potentially like to have speakers for soft dinner background music. It is worth noting that the double door system at the rear of the building should, if managed properly, avoid excessive Saloon music exiting the building. E. Potential Impacts on Surrounding Area. Planning Commission had asked that staff confer with the Police Department for an overview of any past noise and parking issues related to the current use of the site. Exhibit N of the 10/17 PC memo indicates no complaints have been received since 2006 specifically regarding noise or parking. The applicant notes that both outdoor seating areas are intended to have food service (and presumably alcoholic beverage service). The outdoor seating areas will need aggressive management to ensure they don't become problematic. F. Liquor Licensing. The applicant will be required obtain a separate liquar license for the Steak House restaurant use. Expansion of the Saloon to include outdoar food service seating may require a review of the existing Saloon liquor license. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the proposed restaurant use, noting that public input received formally and informally to date has been supportive. Appropriate conditions need to be placed on the additional use to ensure there are no negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhood and adjacent businesses. The two most significant apparent concerns that need to be managed are parking availability and potential noise/light/activity impacts to the neighborhood to the north across the parking lot. Council should address these concerns with the applicant and if Council determines they can be reasonably managed, then approval with conditions would be appropriate.