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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 2014 1. The proposed use cannot demonstrate adequate parking on the property, considering other retail uses present, to meet the requirements of the City's zoning regulations. 2. The proposed use is likely to create noise and other impacts in the portion of the property that abuts a residential area, and which would be incompatible with the adjoining land uses. 3. There are no buffering or screening measures present or proposed which would be able to mitigate the impacts of late night, outdoor activity. 4. The site plan is inconsistent with the Zoning Ordinance and Architectural Guideline documents in the provision of outdoor green space and pedestrian facilities. Blesener noted that the off-site parking noted by representatives of the applicant at the Planning Commission does not appear to meet Zoning Code requirements as this parking is not within 300 feet of the main entrance proposed for Voodoo Live, nor is it under the Voodoo Live ownership or public ownership. Brian Houwman, architect for the project, indicated that the 159 parking stalls that arc available on-site would meet the requirements for the Voodoo Live restaurant/bar use as noted in the planning report. Houwman indicated that the question is the additional parking that would be needed when music event occurs. Houwman noted that there is off-site parking available to meet parking demands, and asked if the City were willing to work with them on this issue. Keis noted that the Building Official has looked at the Voodoo Live space and has calculated a maximum capacity of 562. The City Administrator noted that the planning report talks about 159 parking spaces for the restaurant/bar use and a total of 79 parking spaces would be required to serve the westerly shopping center. The Planner noted in the report that this equates to a total parking supply requirement of 238 for both retail centers which leaves a deficit of 60 spaces given there are a total of 178 parking spaces to serve both shopping center buildings. These figures do not factor in the parking demand for the live music venue. Houwman reported that they were never informed about the Zoning Code provisions relative to off-site parking. Therefore, they contacted area businesses relative to leasing off-site parking. McGraw pointed out that if this off-site parking does not meet Code requirements, it cannot be considered as part of the PUD Permit process. Houwman asked if the Council were willing to continue the discussion or if it will not be possible 14