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Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 DrAk IsIft AFT Page 2 Chairperson Oliva inquired as to what days would be 18 and over and whether there is a dress code. Tom Thanopoulos, Applicant, 195 West Valley Boulevard, Colton Mr. Thanopoulos stated that the 18 and over days had not been determined yet. He indicated that they do have a dress code. Chairperson Oliva indicated that she thought the applicant was going to provide the Commission with the days the establishment would be 18 and over. Mr. Thanopoulos stated that those dates could vary. Chairperson Oliva asked if it was possible that it would be 18 and over days every day. Mr. Thanopoulos stated that it could be but that he did not anticipate that. He stated that their liquor license allows them to admit all ages into the club. Mr. Ragels stated that the Police Department is requiring the club have a certain number of guards on duty at all times and that if the number of patrons increases, that the number of guards on duty increases also. He stated that they would be installing wire mesh along the outside area to prevent alcohol from being passed from the inside to the outside of the club. He indicated that there would be a guard at the door at all times and that during 18 and over nights, everyone under 21 would be required to wear a band. He stated that the Police Department does have the right to enter the establishment at any time to check for violations and that the applicant is paying a monthly fee to the Police Department to check the guard cards. He indicated that the Police Department is requiring that the guards obtain their guard cards prior to employment. Chairperson Oliva stated that she originally voted on the project under the assumption that the club was going to be 21 and over. Mr. Derleth stated that the dress code is not in the conditions and that the 18 and over issue is governed by the ABC license. He stated that the age issue would probably be governed by an economic decision made by the applicant. Mr. Zamora stated the Commission does have the right to review this project's Conditional Use Permit at any time. Commissioner Suchil inquired as to the hours of the club. Mr. Thanopoulos indicated that they were unsure of the opening hours but that they would close at 2:00 a.m. Commissioner Suchil asked if there was a menu available for the Colton location, since the one previously supplied the Commission was for a different location. Mr. Thanopoulos stated that the menu was the same but that the Colton location would not include the statement advertising the location for banquets. Commissioner Suchil inquired as to whether the applicant also had a security guard company license and whether they had complied with State requirements regarding the guards. Mr. Thanopoulos stated that the liquor license does not have a condition in regards to security. Commissioner Suchil directed the City Attorney to look into the state board that governs security licenses and their requirements. Mr. Thanopoulos indicated that their guards would be patrolling the parking lots that they would be using due to the reciprocal parking agreement. Commissioner Suchil questioned the applicant on whether they would be open to other possibilities if the State does not allow their guards to patrol the parking areas. Mr. Thanopoulos stated that he would be willing to work with the City for security of the parking areas if such a situation arises.