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,~ PUBLIC HEJ\RING SP-70 April 13, 1976 Request: Approval of Special Use Permit for a Re,creational Center Applicant: Rick Pruitt J Location: 535 9th St. NW PX'esent,Zoninq: B-3 ~ Discus s ion: In accordance with Section 11-210 of the Zoning Code, the applicant is requesting a special use permit to operate a recreational center. Previous uses of the building include a Post Office, janitorial supply business, fu~niture store, and most recently, a television repair shop. It is noted that while there are existing Type IV non-conformities on the property, the building h~s not been vacant for six or more months and as such, the non- conforming rights of the property still apply. The applicant has indicated that the internal activities of the recreational center will initially include 2 pool tables, 4 - 6 foosball tables, 6 pinball machines, and 5 at the present unspecified game type machines. Additionally, if the special use permit is approved, the applicant intends to apply for the necessary vending machine licenses to sell pop, cigarettes, candy, chips, and gum. The applicant has also indicated that the center will employ three persons, any two of which will be working at a given time. Hours of operation are proposed to be noon till 10:30 - 11:00 P.M. and possibly closing at midnight on weekeftCls. . The applicant has indicated, however, that he is aware that hours of operation may change pending Council approval. The applicant's estimation is that the center will attract primarily persons between the ages of 14 and 30. The applicant ha.s indicated that he has previously operated such a business in St. Paul and managed the same type of business in Minneapolis. At present, there are three primary co~cerns related to the request. Our first concern has to do with the potential parking problems that could evolve. As indicated, the non-conforming rights still apply to this property and as such, the applicant is under no