Mrs. Gowdy asked how many more customers are expected during the extended hours.

Mr. McVicker said that it depends. More than 50% of their business is in-store versus deliveries.

Mr. Aidt asked if Insomnia Cookies utilizes food delivery services in addition to in-house drivers.

Mr. McVicker shared that they try to use only their drivers, but have used a delivery service if needed.

Mr. Hill asked why their request is to extend hours until midnight seven days a week.

Mr. McVicker explained that they wanted to be respectful to Oakwood and keep everything consistent which is why the request is for midnight seven days a week. Insomnia’s other bakeries are split into university stores and city stores. The typical city stores are open until midnight Sunday through Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The university stores are typically open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mr. Hill shared that he anticipates that Insomnia Cookies will be coming back to request additional hour changes in the future. He then asked if the Oakwood bakery is a franchise.

Mr. McVicker stated that all of the Insomnia Cookies bakeries are corporate-owned and not franchised.

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

Mrs. Gowdy mentioned that there have been no complaints about the current hours at the Oakwood bakery. She asked city staff if complaints are anticipated if the hours are extended.

Mr. Kroger said that it is hard to speculate. The Public Safety Department heavily patrols the area.

Mrs. Gowdy believes that if the hours are extended it will set a precedent for other Oakwood businesses to extend their hours.

Mr. Jacques noted that the businesses have the right to present their request to the Planning Commission just as Insomnia Cookies has, and each would be considered on a case by case basis.

Mr. Lauterbach asked what time the vape shop closes.

Mr. Kroger said that it closes at 9 p.m.

Mrs. Gowdy said that she is inclined to impose another one-year trial period.

Mr. Byington suggested instead that a special use permit could be granted and then revoked if issues arise.

Mr. Jacques noted that there is no code provision for revoking a permit once it has been granted.

Mr. Byington stated that it is important for Oakwood to be welcoming and accommodate businesses within the realm of city standards. The applicant has done a fantastic job presenting their request and has been very good neighbors.