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~ PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 7 Mr. Lizanich, a neighbor on Wellesley, reiterated these same complaints pointing out that if they expand this lot they will be even closer to his property and his home will be further devaluated; since they are in- stalling 20 foot lights, they should have to install a sound barrier just as high to block the lights; and is concerned that if they have more parking, they will expand the bar even more. Mr. Paris, attorney repre- senting the Star Lounge, stated that there are no plans to enlarge the bar; that the lighting would be directional; that the owners of the bar will assure the Commission that they will hire someone during summer and part of the spring and fall to police the area if the rear parking area is approved; and he there would also be a natural sound barrier of trees as well as the additional fencing. Dlayor Boyle advised the Commission that there have been continuing problems at this location and he is in the process of getting reports from the Police Department at this time, and is requesting that this proposal be continued until the next meeting. He further stated that police violations have not subsided even though they had promised previously to control their customers. The Council had tried to withold their liquor license, but it was too late. Mr. Thomas pointed out that during the winter the violations normally would drop- and it was clarified that a violation or citation would mean an arrest, not just complaints. Mr. Paris would also like it determined if the Star Lounge was disproportionately causing problems in comparison to other such establishments.and would like some investigation as to whether the com- plaints are legitimate. Mra Thomas responded that he did check and the bar is extremely loud and.has a troublesome crowd. Mr. Lizanich pointed out that this bar was probably closer to a residential area than were some of the others. J. Thomas moved to table this proposal until the next meeting until the data from the Safety Department concerning the number of violations and complaints on the Star Lounge are available, seconded by R. Bowen, and unanimously approved. VI.. COMMUNICATIONS: A letter from Mayor Boyle regarding the possibility that a rairfield Inn might be proposed for the Wolstein (Developers Diversified) properties. He is under the impression that a full-service hotel was required under the court order and is requesting that he be kept abreast of the situation. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Positive Impact Zoning Plan: Mr. Betts explained that his committee has looked into parcels with split zoning and there are some which are still vacant and which should be addressed. There has been discussion of rezoning the area on Lorain Road west of Stearns to a more restrictive classification. The second issue was the concept of a residential-service classification for such parcels as the recreation center, soccer field, city leaf dump, etc., which are used for recreational purposes or vacant land which could be used for such a clas- sification and which could serve for recreational uses or as open landscaped - areas for buffers. Mr. Thomas stated that rezoning the west end of town to eliminate the retail corridor has been discussed for years. He will propose a committee consisting of one or two Planning Commission members, as well as Board of Zoning Appeals and B.Z.D. members to discuss this with the City Planner and he would like this acted upon promptly. 2•ir. Thomas questioned if there