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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1985 PAGE 5 1 f] Mayor Eggert explained that the Planning Commission discussion focused COUNCIL- on Scheme E and he does not see Scheme E as a viable solution in view PLANNER/ of the lack of cooperation of the Hermes. In his opinion, there are LABALESTRA three options: do not honor the request, honor as presented, or honor request but request a scaling down of the project. John Labalestra stated that he felt one of the major reasons the conditional use was denied by the Planning Commission is that they felt Scheme E was a viable solution due to a report given by the Planner at that. meeting. He then referred to Planner John Uban's letter of February 8, 1985 stating that Scheme E is based on a 30 foot addition (not 50) and shared parking, and without these, Scheme E does not work. He felt this was made clear at the Planning Commission meeting. Planner John Uban commented on his previous memorandums relating to the project and that the fact that without shared parking the Croft property would be needed for parking. He noted such items as where does commercial stop and residential begin, the commercial area is very constrained and difficult for development, the need to support both healthy commercial and residential areas. He explained that with a 30 foot expansion. (which is critical to Scheme E) there would be a need for granting variances for setbacks and parking ratios. Mr. Uban suggested contracting. with Buck's Unpainted Furniture for additional parking (Lido at present has arrangement for some shared parking at Buck's) before going farther. He had contacted the owners of Buck's and they will entertain the vacation of St. Mary's and shared parking. Mr. Uban was of the opinion that parking in front or left of Bucks should be party of any agreement. Mr. Labalestra stated that they are now under an agrement with the lessee to use eleven parking spaces on the east side, and can use the west side of the building for employee parking, however, cannot use spaces south of Bucks. Even if the owners of the property are amenable, the lessee is not. Dennis Smith, 1725 St. Mary's, commented on the concern of the Citizens DENNIS SMITH are indicated by the attendance at meetings, Mr. Meyer's dedication to 1725 ST. the cause and his willingness to give up a pack portion of his property. MARYS Mr. Smith urged Council to place great weight on the decision of the Planning Commission. Barb Smith, 1725 St. Mary's, wished to clarify that the Committee was charged with working with the plan provided three months previously, and that they had just recently seen the new plan. All of their work was based on the old plan. Dr. Snyder, Management Consultant to the Lido Cafe, informed that the Lido is highly disciplined operations, having full control of the operation and people, and have a consistent leadership which improves with age. Dr. Snyder was of the opinion that sale of alcohol at the Lido will not increase greatly due to the new drunken driving laws. He sees the Lido as a restaurant with good food, a community place for family outings, with a long range growth. Liquor is no longer a way of making money as in the past. BARB SMITH 1725 ST. MARYS DR. SNYDER MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT TO LIDO