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Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt Ordinance #19-05 with the revisions included in the draft (limit on hours of operation and outdoor speakers). The Planning Commission did take into account feedback from the community and amended their original recommendation. Councilmember Riley asked for a highlight of the restrictions and why those would be in place for this district. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that because this district would be located within a residential neighborhood, there is a very short list of allowed uses to ensure that the activity is not a nuisance for the adjacent residential properties. He stated that there are a few extra layers of protection within this district, compared to others. He advised that there are also specific uses that are prohibited, as they would not be a good fit for this type of district. Councilmember Heinrich thanked staff for the diligence in listening to a multitude of residents throughout this process. She noted that she spoke with a resident today that was concerned with potential alcohol service and asked for additional input on the potential hours. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the hours would be limited to 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for on -sale activity, which would be a location that also serves food; also, alcohol cannot be taken off site. Councilmember Shryock noted that a use that serves alcohol would be a conditional use, which would mean that the request would come back before the Planning Commission and City Council and would include a public comment process. Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that a business would still need to obtain a liquor license. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that a public hearing would be required for that type of land use within this district. He noted that a liquor license also requires a public hearing and other elements, such as background check; therefore, this type of activity would be subject to two public hearing processes. Jaqueline Abendroth, 15810 Sodium Street NW, stated that she does not believe a use that serves alcohol would be appropriate next to a daycare facility. She noted that she would also like assurance that the property values in that area would remain intact and would not be negatively impacted by this change in zoning. She did not believe alcohol should be served nearby a residential area. Councilmember Shryock stated that she shares like concerns with on -sale liquor but wanted to make sure that it is understood that this is a Citywide zoning tool. She explained that if there were a proposed use of this type, that would require a public hearing and residents could then express their concern. She stated that as they move into the next case, there are no changes proposed that would open up that type of use. She stated that this rezoning will allow the City Council / March 12, 2019 Page 7 of 10