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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> 2 APRIL 20 , 1993 <br /> 3 PAGE 7 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if the City had any plans <br /> 7 regarding this building and its future. Urbia stated there is <br /> 8 currently no long term plans being considered. He noted that <br /> 9 representatives of the St . Anthony Shopping Center had met <br /> 10 with the Mayor and City Manager to discuss some area <br /> 11 improvements . <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Commissioner Gondorchin felt the building no longer fits into <br /> 14 the area as it now is mostly residential . He also feels these <br /> 15 types of operations are detrimental to the community. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Commissioner Franzese inquired if the bowling lanes are still <br /> 18 operational . Mr . Logan advised it will be closing next week. <br /> 19 He had hoped the business would remain open until August which <br /> 20 is when he intended to purchase the building. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Commissioner Madden questioned the future of the bowling <br /> 23 business . He felt the business would really be operated by Mr . <br /> 24 Logan as an arcade and that the City already has one with the <br /> 25 present location of the Fun Center . He felt the real issue was <br /> moving an arcade from one location to another. He agreed that <br /> 0 the building no longer fits in with the surrounding <br /> 28 residential area. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Mr. Logan stated he intend to merge the two activities, <br /> 31 bowling and the arcade. He will strive to make bowling a <br /> 32 contemporary sport , keep twelve lanes operational , install <br /> 33 pool tables and all of his arcade machines . His plans include <br /> 34 improving the interior decor as well . Mr . Logan noted he will <br /> 35 maintain the exterior of the building and the grounds , and <br /> 36 monitor behavior and traffic outside so this will find <br /> 37 acceptance by the neighbors in the surrounding residential <br /> 38 areas . <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Commissioner Franzese said she finds Mr. Logan ' s plans very <br /> 41 creative. Although she is "pro-business" Commissioner <br /> 42 Franzese has reservations with this business in that its <br /> 43 location is not compatible with the area. She feels "daytime" <br /> 44 businesses are more compatible. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Mr. Logan noted he will also be requesting a 3 . 2 beer license <br /> 47 at this location . He does feel that most of his revenue will <br /> 48 be coming from bowling and food. He intends to create a new <br /> 49 atmosphere for bowling with high standards for conduct and a <br /> 50 supervised environment . <br /> • <br />