02-19-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA18-000104 February 19,2019 Page 2 of 6 his brother has continued work on developing the Lakeroom restaurant. The now-owner questioned the need for a separate liquor license. Consolidating both businesses into one liquor license is considered expansion of one of the businesses, requiring at least an amendment to the CUP. Application The applicant proposes a new conditional use permit intended to replace existing conditional use permits on the property with one, consolidating their approvals, conditions, etc. into one document. In the past the use of the property for a bar featuring live music has generated concerns from the neighborhood and City Council related to noise. Many conditions were imposed on the business to address these concerns. Some of these issues may have been a function of a substandard ventilation system that required doors to be propped open for fresh air and to ventilate smoke and heat. That ventilation system has been replaced to meet the design requirements of the space, and the bar no longer allows smoking, consistent with State regulations. Regardless, much of the physical changes to the building have been completed, including door systems. The City has not received a noise complaint about the Narrows for some time. Reviewing the history of CUP's issued for the businesses,there seems to be a benefit for both the city and the business to consolidate and review the conditions imposed, and consolidate them for clarity. Narrows The current configuration of the Narrows saloon is shown in the attached Narrows seating plan, labeled as exhibit D. The Narrows Bar is 28'4" x 56'3" (1,593.56 sq.ft.). That configuration seats 128 persons as shown. 128 people are not the capacity of the space. A stage is located within the bar area, along the east wall. The stage is 12' by 15', (180 sq.ft.) The Narrows space includes an exterior patio, shown on Exhibit B. This patio allows seating for 24-30 patrons,and includes a fencing enclosure and a fire pit. No expansion of the Narrows space is proposed at this time. Lakeroom The Lakeroom restaurant includes seating on two levels, plus the patio to the north. The patio appears to support 30-36 patrons, and is shown on Exhibit B. Hours of operation Hours for live entertainment were stipulated by Resolution 4530. Live entertainment shall end at 12:30 a.m. each night and the Saloon shall close at 1:00 am each night. No expansion of the Lakeroom, beyond that authorized by Resolution 6353, is proposed. Hours for the restaurant were stipulated in Resolution 6353. The restaurant shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 am to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.