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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2014 ARCHITEC- TURAL REVIEW & PUD PERMIT — 27-47 LITTLE CANADA ROAD - VOODOO LIVE The City Planner reported that Chris Gnetz has made application for Architectural Review and a PUD Permit for a restaurant -live music venue to be called Voodoo Live at property located at 27-47 East Little Canada Road. Duray reported that he and his wife own a similar business. He contacted the City Attorney to determine whether or not there would be any conflict of interest if he participated in the discussion and recommendation on this proposal. The City Attorney reported that there would not be a conflict given they are not financially involved in the proposal and given that the Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and does not make final decisions. The City Planner reviewed in detail his report dated August 6, 2014. He noted that the subject site is occupied by two retail center buildings, and the restaurant/bar is proposed to occupy most of the easterly building which measures approximately 15,000 square feet in size. The previous occupants include a small cafe, service, and retail businesses. The Planner indicated that this property as well as the surrounding property is zoned PUD, and as such the City has the ability to determine the appropriateness of land uses proposed on the subject site. The Planner noted that the Comprehensive Plan intends for mixed uses in the area. The area has a high concentration of commercial and residential uses, many of which would be allowed in a standard commercial zoning district. The Planner indicated that the City has historically required PUD Permits for such businesses requiring liquor licenses and in situations of shared parking agreements. Both apply to the Voodoo Live proposal. The Planner noted that the proposal consists of the remodel of a major portion of the existing building increasing ceiling/roof heights. The second story addition is to be "open to below" and intended to mimic the character of the French New Orleans restaurant/bar. There is no floor area proposed to be added to the building. The floor area will consist of dining seating and bar area with a portion of that floor area converted to a dance floor during live music events. The Planner indicated that the building improvements meet Architectural Guidelines. With regard to the PUD Permit for the restaurant -bar -live music venue, the applicant must demonstrate that a series of Code requirements can be met. The Planner also noted that in a previous Architectural Guideline review, there were some landscaping improvements that were deferred and these should be considered going forward. -9-