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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report.. STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: Case No: Applicant: December 1, 1994 94-714 Aaron Brown Property Owner: George Boyett Request: Conditional Use Permit to .allow a coffee pub in the Northgate area Location: 108 College Main PHYSICAL FEATURES: Area: 2,728 square foot lease space AREA ZONING AND LAND USE: Subject Tract: C-NG Commercial Northgate; former retail space Surrounding Area: C-NG; developed as a mix of retail, restaurants, and nightclubs LAND U5E PLAN: Retail Commercial NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s): 12-1-94 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 15 Response Received: None as of date of staff report STAFF COMMENTS: Conditional use permits are granted by the Commission, subject to appropriate- conditions and safeguards, when the Commission finds: A. That the proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the Zoning Ordinance for this type of use; B. That the proposed. use is in harmony with the purpose and intent. of the zoning ordinance and the .plan for physical development of the district as embodied,in the comprehensive plan for the development of the City; M C. That the proposed use. will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property. (See see. 14, Ordinance 1638) The Zoning Ordinance contains a broad definition of the term "nightclub" - it focuses .more on the entertainment aspects of an establishment, rather than on the serving of alcohol. The proposed use will have occasional bands playing, and private instrument playing is encouraged. For this reason, staff has determined that a nightclub, rather than a restaurant, .designation would best describe the intended use. Any nightclub in the City .must first undergo a Conditional Use Permit review by the Commission before staff may allow the. use. There is no site plan review required, therefore there was no PRC held. However staff has no concern with the intended use and would recommend approval.