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Date: April 22, 2009 To: City Manager, Mayor & SPR Committee From: RJ Keetch RE: Site Plan Review Committee Attendance: David Shears, Shane Le Blanc, David Henderson, Steve Spina, Kalvin Switzer, RJ Keetch, Rick Moore, Keith Williams, Kerry Barnett, Hector Noyas, Todd Vande Berg 1. Discussion of proposed Site Plan for expansion submitted by John's Steak & Seafood Restaurant The contractor for John's Steak & Seafood Restaurant presented a preliminary site plan for the Committee to review. The plan shows a six foot balcony extension that would eliminate several parking spaces. Mr. Vande Berg stated that staff would work with the applicant to insure that the restaurant and the overall retail development has adequate parking. 2. Discussion of the Celtic Festival Mr. Spina and the Committee discussed the fire marshal requirements for the event. The fire department indicated that they have and will continue to work with the Celtic Festival to insure that safety requirements are met while at the same time not placing an undue burden on the event participants. The Committee discussed the lack of parking, power, fencing, lack of financial assistance, lack of bleachers, lack of "buy in" from the city for the event. Of note, committee members discussed possible solutions for providing barricading and bleachers for Zephyr Park during the event. Mr. Spina suggested that the City might be able to change regulations to allow for alcohol sales at 11 am instead of the current 1 pm. 11 am would be consistent with Pasco County regulations. The Mayor suggested that the Celtic Festival organizer should consider establishing a year around presence in Zephyrhills to keep the community informed about the Celtic Festival and help with community "buy in ". Mr. Spina suggested that we decide how important this event is to the City of Zephyrhills and what additional resources we want to contribute to the Celtic Festival.