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• PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — August 17, 2010 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Bruce Howard, James Alvey, Verne McPherson, Steve Danger, Paul Zisla Norm Schiferl and Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Absent: None Also Present: David Phillips-Councilmember„ Janice Gundlach-City Planner, and Katie Bruno -Office Assistant. Agenda Review: No Changes. Minutes: Minutes from July 20, 2010 were presented and approved. Council Action: Councilmember Phillips reported the Council has been working on the budget most of the year, and will be submitting a 0% levy increase for 2011. The total budget will be reduced by $200,000, and $1.1 million will be transferred to the Fleet -Non -Fleet account from the Fund Balance account. •Public Hearing: (A) Larry Zipkin on behalf of Champp's Restaurant, 2397 Palmer Drive, requests an amendment to a previously approved Special Use Permit that allowed for outdoor dining, to allow omission of wrought iron decorative gating on top of the patio wall. City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting an amendment to a Special Use Permit approved on October 27, 2009 that allowed for construction of an outdoor dining patio. The applicant is requesting permission to exclude the ornamental railing that was to be constructed on the top of the patio wall. The outdoor dining patio is fully constructed with the exception of the railing element. The applicant has been given permission to occupy the patio, however a cash escrow of $3,200 is being held pending the outcome of this request. The escrow will be returned when: A) the Council approves this amendment request, or B) the railings are installed. Twenty eight notices were sent out to nearby properties, no inquiries were received. Staff recommends denial of the requested Special Use Permit amendment to eliminate the ornamental railing on top of the patio wall. Staff would further recommend that the applicant be advised to keep a railing feature but authorize use of a material other than the proposed iron should the applicant wish to reduce costs. Commissioner Schiferl questioned if the decorative railing was intended to screen the patrons or the general public? Ms. Gundlach replied the original intent of the railing in unknown, as screening could provide a benefit to both the patrons and the public. Commissioner Zisla questioned if the planned fire pit will be included? Ms. Gundlach reported proper connections were not installed during construction. Councilmember Phillips questioned the height of the patio; it was reported as 4 feet, with an additional 12-18 inched to the top of the pillars. Wayne Beliel representing Champps introduced himself as the sole owner of the business. Mr. Beliel • reported he had experienced trouble with his contractor, including a completion date three months later than anticipated. Mr. Beliel reported the fire pit will be installed within a few weeks.