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Planning Commission Minutes — December 8, 2005 Page 3 Schumann said that if they were starting with a clean slate, maybe expanding the district would be considered, but the other properties surrounding the proposed site had already been developed. Krantz pointed out that infrastructure could accommodate the bar/restaurant. Rosenquist said that it could negatively affect the residents in the area and Krantz said he felt there were things that could be done to lessen the impact of residential neighbors. Schumann reconvened the public hearing. Len Minich, current owner of the property, said it had been the same use for 40 years. He was never notified that the zoning of the property changed. He said people were accustomed to a bar/restaurant being there. Because the property had been tied up in court, the previous business was required to shut down; therefore, the non -conformity issue did not apply. Schumann explained that it lost the legal non -conforming use when it was shut down. The matter would need to be brought to staff and the City Attorney. John Marino, 5879 Egg Lake Road, said he had lived in his house for 30 years. He felt Hugo needed a restaurant in town; there were not many places to eat. Hugo was growing and there was a need for it. He said the bar would be somewhat isolated from the residential area. Mark Keller, 5667 138th Street North, commented that the CDD did a very objective job presenting the issue. He said the builders put homes in the area because it was zoned residential. Pine trees as a barrier would not block the noise. He agreed it would be nice to have a restaurant but a bar and the adjacent parking could generate noise and police calls. Rita Lorey, homeowner at 13928 Flay Avenue North and president of their home owners association, said they had discussed it at the board meeting and do have some concerns. She also agreed that the property needed to be developed and the board was waiting to see the plan. Concerns were noise, bar traffic, and patrons wandering on to residential properties. She said she hears the traffic from Nadeaus Market and accepts it. Those in closer proximity to the bar may not like the noise. Jacki Keller, 5667 138th Street North, said she lives two blocks down from the site. Her concerns were property values if the use posed problems. Restaurant and bars should be kept in the right areas. Bars need to be in the appropriate places. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Hoffbeck asked Montpetit what type of establishment it would be. Montpetit answered that it would have a sports bar atmosphere with a restaurant and lounge, T. Ws and a fireplace, somewhat like Champs.