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PlanningBoard | 2018-09-10 | 3 | Staff Member Thomas said it varies by business. He said any business operating after 10pm requires a use permit. Jason, operator of Habanas, said the fights that happened were outside the business. He said they have been effective managing the floorplan to minimize the noise issues. He said they will hire security and strictly follows the board's conditions. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Dennis Owens said that sometimes the noise would keep them from being able to sleep at night. He said they never complained before, because they did not know there was no permit. He said they are still concerned about how enforcement would work, given that a noise complaint would not be a high priority for APD. Don Swain said the neighbors want businesses to be successful, but the business had been putting loud speakers on the corner that have impacted the neighbors. He said the drums are also an issue. Mike Woltjen said the drums' low frequency carries down Webb Ave. He said he does not want to hear drums after 11pm. He said he knows that living close to Park St. comes with compromise, but the noise was too much. President Mitchell closed the public hearing. Board Member Curtis said that compliance will be the issue. He said if there are lots of complaints, they will show up in the police logs. He said he is in favor of the permit. Board Member Teague said he is familiar with this type of issue. He said he is in favor of approving the permit with an amendment to require the security to help enforce the second hand smoke ordinance. Board Member Saheba said there is a precedent for this type of use permit and this business should have a level playing field. Board Member Sullivan said she would like to review the permit after six months. President Mitchell said he thinks the conditions will hopefully fix the problem and he would like to give the business a chance to succeed. Board Member Teague made a motion to approve the use permit with the condition that the security guard be required to notify and encourage compliance with the second hand smoke ordinance. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 9 September 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-09-10.pdf |