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Approved 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Approved. Public Hearings: LP2008-005, SP2008-008 Site Plan and Special Use Permit to allow construction of an outdoor dining patio at the north end of the existing Champp's restaurant. The applicant is requesting re -approval of a Site Plan and Special Use Permit for property located at 2397 Palmer Drive, known as the Champp's restaurant. These approvals would allow for construction of a patio approximately 30' x 60' in size at the north end of the existing building. An exterior improvement to a commercial or industrial property requires a Site Plan and outdoor dining is a Specially Permitted Use is the B-3, General Business District. The applicant obtained Site Plan and Special Use Permit approval for this project on April 24, 2007. However, for a number of reasons the applicant was not able to construct the patio and allowed the Site Plan and Special Use Permit to expire. The applicant has now indicated a desire to begin construction early this summer. The proposed project is identical to the 2007 approved project. As such, staff did not provide a new written report, rather the 2007 report was provided to the Commission for reference. Howard asked about the sidewalk on the south side of Palmer Drive and if there is a sidewalk connection to Champp's at Champps' front door. Gundlach replied that the plans depict no official connection. Danger asked if the special use permit should cover any use regulations of the patio, such as music. Gundlach replied that those issues were addressed in the 2007 application and would be covered by the nuisance code. The applicant replied that he does not believe that there is a reason to connect the entrance to the south sidewalk, but would consider adding it. Zisla stated that there were some battles with Kraus Anderson regarding the installation of the sidewalk and recommended that the applicant tie the entrance of the building into the sidewalk Zisla asked if the sign will be repaired. The applicant replied that it would be repaired. Schiferl asked if the applicant plans on hold any outdoor concerts. The applicant replied that they would not hold any outdoor concerts as the new parking situation does not allow for this type of event. Motion by O'Brien, second by Baker to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 7 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Motion by O'Brien, second by O'Keefe ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 07-031, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: • 1. Addition of a sidewalk from the front door of Champp's to the sidewalk located on the south side of Palmer Drive. 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Approved.