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DATE: May 14, 1992 TO: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant ITEM: , ADEL ALWAN - SHEIK'S" GARDEN RESTAURANT - 3800 APACHE PLAZA, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESEARCH _.--BACKGROUND Mi. Alwan's iequest_for a-conditional use permit for more than three amusement devices has--been recommended for approval twice by the Planning Commission and denied twice by the City Council.' The City Council, at its May 12, 1992 meeting, elected to bring the issue back to the table for consideration. The reason for reconsideration was Mr. Alwan's request to have "kiddie rides" and "kiddie games" only. At the meeting, Mr. Alwan did not provide an adequate description or definition of a "kiddie ride" or "kiddie game." Due to this fact, the City Council referred the issue to the Planning Commission and staff for further research. INFORMATION Staff called two of the manufacturers that were provided by Mr. Alwan. Staff spoke to sales representatives from each manufacturer. Both representatives replied that there is no written definition of what is or is not a "kiddie ride" and "kiddie game." The manufacturer will have a suggested age group for a ride or game (much like popular board games, i.e. Monopoly). However, according to the representatives, a game or ride is considered "kiddie", "juvenile", or "adult" depending upon usage. In addition, a game or ride could be "cross-assigned", meaning it is used by a combination of age groups. Staff sees it difficult to define what is or is not a "kiddie game" or "kiddie ride." If Mr. Alwan was granted a conditional use permit for a given number of "kiddie" amusement devices, staff would be required to use discretion determining which games are appropriate for a"kiddie"age group. NEXT STEP A recommendation by the Planning Commission to the City Council on its findings for this issue.