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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2014 Miranowski stated that the primary reasons they chose this location was because of the upgraded appearance of the shopping center as well as the close proximity to 35E/694/36. Miranowski anticipated that Voodoo Live will pull in customers from Little Canada as well as outside the City. He also indicated that a lot of local businesses will benefit as well. Dick Boss, Bryan Avenue, indicated that he lives in the residential area to the west and represents many of the residents of that neighborhood. Boss stated that it was their consensus that this type of business does not fit in the area. He pointed out that their lives have been compromised by the train noise and the residents in the area do not need another negative impact. Boss stated that he is not anti -business, but feels this is not the right location for Voodoo Live. Jon Miles, property manager for the shopping centers, expressed his support for Voodoo Live. He pointed out that the shopping centers have not done well over the past many years and they have been working to turn this property around. Miles felt that Voodoo Live was an exciting project and felt it would bring a lot of business into the surrounding area. Ledin reported that he had Station 4 in St. Paul, which is now closed, and has put on over 3,600 music shows. Ledin indicated that what is missing from the Voodoo Live presentation is the reality of what a music venue does to the surrounding area. With regard to parking, he pointed out that no consideration is being given to employee parking as well as tour bus parking. He also indicated that the capacity of 500 people during a sell- out show is very much underestimated. ide estimated the maximum capacity closer to 900 based on the square footage proposed for Voodoo Live. Ledin indicated that there is no way to prevent the noise, and again indicated that the parking demand is underestimated. Ledin also pointed out issues related to a live music venue relative to underaged individuals as well as curfew ordinances. Ledin stated that music venues do not survive if they are limited to people aged 21 and over. Fischer asked about capacity as well as teen nights and people under 21 years of age. Miranowski indicated that they have experience with these issues based on their experience at The Myth. He stated that most live music events will end at midnight if people aged 16 and over are allowed to attend. For events that are for people 18 years of age and over, the events would likely end at 2 a.m. Miranowski stated that they would comply with whatever requirements that the City has in place. He indicated that they cannot answer all questions this evening. Miranowski noted that if they had to lease remote parking lots to accommodate additional parking, shuttle buses would be used to get people to and from - 14 -