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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />AUGUST 14, 2014 <br />events. He indicated that The Myth leases parking from Ashley Furniture, <br />The Days Inn, and Maplewood Mall. IIe stated that security to ensure that <br />a certain number of parking spaces would be held for The Hookah Hideout <br />on event nights. The parking lots would be patrolled by EPG Security to <br />ensure that local business parking is not negatively impacted. Miranowski <br />noted that if parking is not controlled properly, the local businesses will <br />not lease parking to Voodoo Live. <br />Ledin indicated that The Myth has done a great job, but noted that the area <br />that it is located in is very different than sleepy Little Canada. Ledin <br />stated that he cannot see putting this business into this neighborhood. <br />Miranowski again stated that if Voodoo Live needs another remote lot, it <br />will look for one. He stated that a lot of the shows might be over at <br />midnight, but noted that they were proposing a 2 a.m. closing in the event <br />that was needed. Miranowski pointed out that there are many bars that <br />exist in residential neighborhoods. <br />Maleitzke stated that it appeared that the shopping centers are currently <br />about half full. Miles reported that there are two spaces open in the west <br />mall which are reserved for any of the businesses in the east mall that will <br />move. There are currently three businesses in the east mall. Maleitzke <br />asked if the management group had talked about this proposal with the <br />tenants of the shopping centers. Miles stated that they have and while he <br />cannot speak for the tenants, no one has voiced any objection. <br />Maleitzke asked about the restaurant use. Miranowski stated that the plans <br />have changed and their initial desire was for a liquor license with no <br />restaurant requirement. However, the City only had available an On -Sale <br />Restaurant license, so they are now proposing the restaurant use along <br />with the live music venue. Miranowski indicated that meal prices will <br />range from perhaps $6.95 to $29.95, and noted that under the City's <br />licensing requirements food will have to be 60% of gross sales. <br />Barraclough asked about the Voodoo Live theme. Miranowski indicated <br />that they liked the Mardi Gras party theme and felt that there was nothing <br />similar in the Twin Cities. <br />Barraclough noted that there is a lot of hesitation given the issues of <br />parking a noise. He also noted that the Planning Commission is a <br />recommending body to the City Council. Barraclough indicated that <br />before he could make a recommendation on this proposal, he needs more <br />information and there needs to be more study. Barraclough stated that he <br />would like this matter tabled to give the applicant time to submit the <br />information listed in the City Planner's report. Barraclough felt it may be <br />- 15 - <br />