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Commissioner Lutz remarked about past incidents at the site while under prior ownership. SAPD Yolanda Pena stated the current location does not generate a lot of police calls; she reviewed the record of incidents within the last two years as well as stated that Officer McCoy does on-site inspection for compliance. Commissioner De La Torre asked for clarification of the 1990 conditional use permit that limited hours of operation to 10:00 p.m. SAPD Officer Pena clarified that of the 36 calls for police, the majority were not related to the alcohol at the premises. Both conditional use permits require one security guard per 100 attendees. Monitoring of the business is required by Planning Condition No. 22. Mr. Kaufman commented on modifications to Police Conditions No. 2, No. 8 and No. 9. The public hearing was opened. Sean H. Mill provided a letter in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Reverend Will B. King spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license. Nelida M. Yanez spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Frank Mitchell III spoke in support of the applicant. Mike Gonzalez spoke in support of the issuance of the alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Debbie McEwen spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Cribb inquired about general crime rate in the area. SAPD Officer Pena indicated there was not sufficient data to support a denial. Commissioner Gartner expressed assurance that periodic monitoring by police department was incentive for the owner to be in compliance with the conditions so they do not lose their license. Commissioner Lutz reviewed compliance of conditions by the applicant that would promote safety and monitoring by police department. Mr. Kaufman recapped the conditions that were imposed prior to 1990 with an overlap between the new conditions affecting the extension of operating hours. He stated that several new conditions would be imposed on the applicant. Commissioner Cribb voiced concern that with afamily-oriented business there might be an incentive to not report incidents. He clarified the title for the facility, EI Flamingo Restaurant and Nightclub and confirmed that food would be served until 1:30 a.m. Chair Leo recapped Item D (CUP 2006-15): current restaurant approved opened until 11:00 p.m.; 27 new conditions were imposed, and restaurant located in an above-average crime rate, with SAPD recommendation and upgrading conditions for the applicant. Commissioners Betancourt, De La Torre and Cribb stated that given the conditions, the recommendation from the Police Department, and given the fact the facility would be reviewed in six months, support the extension of operating hours. Planning Commission Minutes 5 October 23, 2006