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Mr. Meyers said that it depends on the location and any conditions that may be imposed by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Kroger noted that the project manager, Adam Clark, indicated by email that there are typically no more than two vehicles used for delivery orders.

Mr. Lauterbach asked if delivery services such as DoorDash will be offered.

Mr. Meyer answered yes. He said that they will offer GrubHub and possibly DoorDash in addition to their own delivery employees.

There being no further public testimony offered, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission began their deliberations.

Mrs. Gowdy shared that she is not comfortable approving the extended hours. The bakery will be located in the Neighborhood Business District and being open until 2 a.m. does not fit with the overall character of the neighborhood.

Mr. Lauterbach agreed. He said that he would be willing to entertain the idea of extending the hours similar to Firehouse Subs, but 2 a.m. is too late in a residential neighborhood. He asked Mr. Meyer if a 10 p.m. closing time on Fridays and Saturdays would be workable. Mr. Meyer confirmed that 10 p.m. would work for Insomnia Cookies.

Mr. Byington agreed as well. He said that many of the activities that take place at 2 a.m. are things that neighborhoods do not condone. He said that speaking from experience living on Schantz, the potential of noise moving through the neighborhood is a concern, particularly with late night retail customers. He said that he is also open to the idea of extending the hours to 10 p.m. like Firehouse Subs.

Mr. Aidt agreed. He noted that the Planning Commission does not want encroachment into he neighborhood from the Routsong Retail Center. He agreed that the hours could be extended to 10 p.m., but he is not comfortable with a 2 a.m. closing time.

It was then moved by Mrs. Gowdy and seconded by Mr. Lauterbach that the preliminary staff findings be adopted, and Application #22-2 for a Special Use permit request involving extended operating hours be approved, with the condition that the operating hours are extended until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
A. The proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS:
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One of the basic principles of the Comprehensive Plan is that business areas should not adversely impact adjacent neighborhoods. The burden of proof rests with the applicant that introducing expanded evening/morning operating hours will not adversely impact the adjacent residential neighborhood.
B. The proposed building or use will not adversely affect or change the character of the area in which it is located.
PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS:
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In this general area there are a number of businesses open past 9 p.m. such as the Brown Street restaurants located in the next block north of the Routsong Retail Center - Milano's, BW3s, The Pine Club. The Sunoco