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~. L~scussion or aevetopments throughout the City. (Jeffry Rice) E. Discussion of developments throughout the City. (Jeffry Rice) Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, provided a presentation to the Planning Commission of ongoing and future developments throughout the City. P. Comments from the Executive Director. Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that demolition had begun of the former Police Building and construction would soon begin for the Planning and Building Agency's building. G. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Doughty indicated that the Commission had recently approved an alcoholic beverage control license with live entertainment for the Green Parrot Cafe. She stated that she had recently learned that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board would not allow the applicant to have live entertainment and that it was embarrassing to the Commission to allow such a use to only have the Boazd to dismiss or restrict their approval. In addition, she asked what staff could do to ensure that this dilemma would not be repeated. Ms. Uptegraff responded that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board was the higher authority of the agencies; the conditions of approval recommended by staff were acceptable to the Boazd the majority of the time. Ms. Yolanda Pena, Police Department, informed the Commission that an applicant can request modifications to the conditions imposed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. However, the alcoholic license had to be in place and in good standing a minimum of one year. In addition, Ms. Pena noted that when an establishment is within 300 feet of residential homes, live entertainment is not permitted. Commissioner Doughty stressed the need for that information to be included into their packages and expressed her embarrassment with the process for the Green Parrot Cafe. Commissioner Mondo indicated that due to the shifr in many tenant mixes on South Bristol, he believed that it was important to address land use issues (design standards, allowed uses, public improvements) as soon as possible and requested a study session to develop an instrument to ensure the quality re-use of the azea. Commissioner Mondo indicated that he would like the train station to be added as a gateway to the ' City's Urban Design Element and requested a presentation from the Community Development (Redevelopment) to discuss how the City came to the present tenant mix and future plans for the train station. Commissioner Solorio mentioned that he had recently received information in the mail indicating that the City was eligible to obtain $100 million in Federal funds through the empowerment zone program and requested staff to investigate. Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that the City is prepazing an application to compete for a portion of the money. Commissioner Cribb requested a study session and a possible tour of the South Bristol azea and echoed the need for the train station to become a gateway to the City. H. Recess. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 7UNQ 8, 1998