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Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 7:22 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />Planning Manager Larson presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the <br />Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Items discussed within the staff report included existing conditions <br />of the site and building, future expansion plans, parking supply and demand, the unfinished parking <br />lot along the east edge of the subject property, and conditions of approval. <br />Commissioner Musgrove asked for information on the hours of operation. <br />Emmet Hanratty and Mike Langmade, representing the applicant, stated that the hours of operation <br />would be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days per week. <br />Councilmember Peters asked if patrons could bring food and drink to the site. <br />Mr. Hanratty commented that they would work with local restaurants to cater food for events. He <br />commented that they will have vending machines with water and soda. He commented that no <br />alcohol would be allowed on -site. He commented on their desire to create a community space for <br />those of all ages. <br />Commissioner Rudack asked about the timeframe for construction if approved. <br />Mr. Hanratty replied that they are attempting to open on October 1st, but recognized that they could <br />move a month in either direction based on construction and approval timelines. <br />Matt Kuker, PSD, stated that they will come right in for permits, subject to the proper approvals. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the parking on the other side that was not going to be used, as it <br />could encourage parking in the dirt, could be made usable by installing a fence. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that the spaces would be double stacked, and they would not <br />want the eastern row to drive into the dirt. He noted that a drive aisle would need to be paved to <br />make those spaces usable. <br />Mr. Kuker commented that there will be shared parking in the future once the adjacent site is <br />developed. He noted that they could mark that area to prevent parking until the time that the next <br />building is developed. <br />Chairperson Gengler commented that there are four suites in the building and asked if parking <br />could be an issue once the other tenant spaces are filled. <br />Mr. Kuker commented that there are eight bays within the building. He noted that some tenants <br />need more parking and others require less. He commented that generally, the tenants do a good <br />Planning Commission/ May 22, 2025 <br />Page 4 of 13 <br />