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Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 1999 Page 2 Commissioners. Chairperson Oliva questioned the age group that would be allowed in the establishment. Mr. Lundberg stated that they had agreements with adjacent properties that allow them to utilize their parking. Discussion ensued regarding the applicant obtaining reciprocal agreements for the parking. Ms. Carvalho stated the Commissioners options. Commissioner Suchil expressed concern about patrons of the establishment crossing the street to get to the additional parking. Karl E. Gaytan, Mayor of Colton, 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324 Mayor Gaytan explained his relationship to the Thanopoulos family. He stated that one of his main concerns as Mayor is economic development and that he believed this project would help revitalize the downtown area. Mayor Gaytan discussed the security measures that the applicant is going to implement. He stated that the adjacent businesses were excited about the business opening. Commissioner Suchil questioned Mayor Gaytan about moving this project to the Red Robin. Mayor Gaytan indicated that the Thanopoulos family owns the property on Valley Boulevard and would like to take advantage of the asset they already own. Tom Thanopoulos, Applicant, 380 East Foothill Boulevard, Rialto, CA 92376 Ms. Carvalho questioned the applicant on the number of guards and their qualifications. Mr. Thanopoulos explained how the guards obtain their guard cards. He explained that the guards are not allowed to carry firearms. Discussion ensued regarding the security guards and the guard cards. Mr. Soto indicated that one of the recommendations in the staff report is for the Commission to direct staff to meet with the applicant regarding the five major concerns relative to this proposal. These five major concerns being the parking capacity, security, the fiscal impact, occupancy limits and the Design Review and building permit issues. Commissioner Prieto inquired as to whether there would be nudity at the club and the applicant indicated there would not. Ms. Carvalho indicated that it would be best to address anticipated problems now and that they may be able to negotiate some of the issues. Chairperson Oliva inquired as to the lighting in the parking areas and whether it is sufficient. Mr. Thanopoulos indicated that it was. She questioned whether a dance permit is required. Mr. Zamora indicated that it was required and would need to be approved by the City Council. Ms. Carvalho stated that when the applicant applies for the dance permit that it is possible to recommend some of the discussed conditions be applied to the approval of the dance permit. Chairperson Oliva questioned Alan Sork, Fire Marshall, as to the occupancy level of the establishment. Mr. Sork explained that those issues would be addressed as part of the Certificate of Occupancy inspection. Ms. Carvalho questioned Martin Ragels, Supervising Building Inspector, as to whether there were any building codes that the applicant violated by not obtaining building permits. Mr. Ragels indicated that there were improvements made without the required permits. Mr. Lundberg indicated that the contractor would be obtaining