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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 2006 CONDITIONAL Brenda Meyer, B & B Meyer LLP, appeared before the Commission USE PERMIT - requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow abilliard/amusement 2900 RICE hall as a commercial recreation use in the PUD District. As part of STREET - that CUP, Meyer requested a 4 a.m. closing time as well as reported COLISEUM that they have applied fora 3.2 Intoxicating Malt Liquor License. BILLIARDS Meyer reported that a billiard hall has been in operation at 2900 Rice Street since 2000, first under the ownership of Mike Melloy, and for the past 9 months under the ownership of Ahmed Alriffi. Meyer reported Chat she and her husband are now taking over ownership of the billiard hall Their planned hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., but would like the ability to stay open until 4 a.m. if the business grows. Meyer reported that both she and her husband have business management backgrounds, and plan to be in the billiard hall for the long-haul. Meyer reported thaC they will offer competitive rates and will riy to build the business. Knudsen asked if there has been an erosion of business since Mr. Melloy sold it. Meyer replied that there has been and the reasons that she has heard relate to a lack of cleanliness and upkeep of the tables and equipment and a lack of product in the snack bar. Duray asked if the business has been closed for any period of time. Meyer reported that it has not. They are currently operating under Mr. Alriffi's CUP and noted that he stops in the business two to three times per week. Meyer reported that they closed on the business December 29, 2005. Duray asked if there have been any problems at the billiard hall. Meyer replied that in checking with the Sheriff Department there have been no problems with the billiard hall. Knudsen asked about the approved hours of operation under Mr. Alriffi's CUP. The City Clerk reported that Mr. Alriffi had approval fora 4 a.m. closing time with Che stipulation that the posted closed time remain at 2 a.m. The Clerk also noted Chat while Mr. Melloy had a 3.2 Intoxicating Malt Liquor License, Mr. Alriffi did not. Meyer reported that they are not requesting a 2 a.m. license for the malt liquor, but would abide by the 1 a.m. time to stop liquor sales. Meyer also reported that they would restrict liquor sales and consumption to the back room similar to how Mr. Melloy handled beer sales. Jon Hall asked how big the back room area is, and how sales and consumption would be restricted to the back room. Brian Meyer replied that it is approximately 3,000 square feet. Brenda Meyer reported that Mr. Melloy utilized portable counters for the bar. Meyer indicated that the -2-