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The following members of the public spoke in favor of the project: The following members of the public spoke in favor of the project: Sohn Patterson Robert Hensen David Lopez Sandra Thrower Maria Sandoval John Lussen 4 5. 6. Commissioner Doughty indicated that she was excited about the project. That the nightclub portion of the facility was an important segment of the facility. The City of Santa Ana needed a well run nightclub operation that community could be proud of as well ae an entertainment, banquet facility. Commissioner Doughty expressed her concern with alcoholic consumption and further moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-29 with the extended hours of operation requested by the applicant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Oliver. Madam Chair Brown also expressed that the City needed a credible and well run nightclub. However she was concerned about security problems that may develop. But she was looking forward to the completion of the project. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Pedroza and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle and Mondo CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-36 (Jamie Watanabe) Filed by KDD Restaurant to allow after hour operations located at 1617 East Seventeenth Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: PUBLIC NOTICED: RECOHI~fENDATION: September 14, 1996 September 13, 1996 Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-36 ae conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the applicant's request to extend the hours of operations to 2:00 a.m. Mr. Watanabe indicated that the restaurant is a dining establishment that serves both lunch and dinner. Staff recommends approval of the request however, staff is requesting the installation of a five foot wide landscape planter along the north end of the parking lot to ensure that any noise, light or other negative impacts will be kept to a minimum. Mr. Jim Kliegel, representing Faces, indicated that Faces was an upscale fine dining restaurant. It was a family owned business and had been in operation for many years. The applicant received the staff report and was in agreement with the report with the exception of providing a five foot planter. He further indicated that the applicant felt that this requirement would put an unnecessary burden on the family to provide the planter along with water irrigation. Madam Chair Brown requested clarification from staff regarding the applicant's question of providing a five foot planter. She noted that the issue was not in the conditions of approval. Mr. Watanabe indicated that the item was included and received by the applicant in the comments during the site plan review process for the project. It was not included in the conditions of approval at this level. After further discussion, Mr. Adams informed the Commission that staff would eliminate that condition of approval. Commissioner Oliver moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-36. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Pedroza and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle and Mondo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMBNTS FROM THB PUBLIC. (For matters not previously listed on the Aaeadal No comments were made. EBCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Oliver moved to excuse the absence of Commissioners Nalle and Mondo. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura and unanimously passed. PL4NNING COMMISSION MINUTBS 5 SeP'CEMBER 23, 1996