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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 Page 8 .0 Stonehouse was set back far enough on the property that the distance helped abate most of the 2 noise. He stated the residents do not want nor do they need any more noise to deal with. He 3 stated that the Stonehouse had 140 parking spaces adding that on the weekends the entire 140 4 spaces were full. He expressed concerns that the weekend parking would spillover into the 5 residential areas and encouraged the Commission to keep that under consideration. He 6 explained that most sports bars tend to attract a very aggressive crowd and encouraged the 7 Commission to consider large buffers for the noise abatement. He stated that as the evening 8 goes on and things begin to quiet down the sound would travel and appear louder from a 9 distance. He stated that the residents are concerned that they would lose much of the enjoyment 10 they experience now with their homes. He stated that the residents want to be represented by the 11 Planning Commission and asked to consider the variances they grant and to keep in mind that 12 they would like to be allowed to continue enjoying the ambiance of their homes. He stated that 13 they would like to see no outside music, minimum signage, no rooftop patio and parking 14 included in the conditions. He stated that the residents are not part of the business and do not 15 owe the restaurant additional parking in the residential areas. 16 17 Mike Gonditch, 2901 St. Boulevard, stated that he is amazed that no consideration was given to 18 the residents with respect to the outdoor patio. He stated that during the time that the 19 Stonehouse was there the music was loud and went on forever. He expressed concerns that this 20 would continue with the outdoor patio and compound the noise already tolerated by the 21 neighborhood. He stated that he did not see anything included in the plans to address the garbage dumpsters. Chair Melsha explained that the dumpsters would be located on the north io side of the building, close to Highway 88. 24 25 Tom Sapia, representing the St. Anthony Shopping Center, asked how the variances would affect 26 the shopping center. He explained that the setbacks are their primary concern. He stated that 27 parking is a significant issue and expressed concerns that the overage would spill over into the 28 residential areas and also the shopping center. He also expressed concerns that this type of 29 variance may not be a good precedent for the City noting the size of the proposed building would 30 require significant parking. He said they were concerned about the drainage, but glad the 31 applicant has dealt with it. He stated that the Shopping Center is very interested in seeing this 32 property developed and asked that the Commission address the parking issues. 33 34 Chair Melsha asked if any consideration was given to placing the service side more to the east 35 and have the solid wall facing Highway 88. Mr. Christopherson stated that they reviewed 36 several options stating that the proposed layout helps them achieve the parking count to 120 37 spaces. He stated that any other design would cause them to lose the ability to have two 38 continuous lines of parking. Commissioner Hanson suggested a solid wall to the west and move 39 the outdoor patio to the Highway 88 side of the building, facing the cemetery and golf course. 40 He also suggested placing the dumpsters on the west side against the building. Mr. 41 Christopherson agreed that this would be good idea stating that he would review this suggestion 42 further and try to accommodate the residents concerns regarding the noise levels. 43 Mr. Morin referenced the backside of the building stating that they have considered several options in an effort to enhance the appearance. He stated that the present plan shows that three 46 sides of the building would be glass and one side would be all brick. He noted that with the