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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes April 11, 2018 Page 3 The Commission decided that the following additions/changes would be made to the conditions of approval: 1. Replace condition 5 to state: "The business derives at least 51% of gross revenue from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages. 2. Add condition 14 to state: "The applicant shall not create any nuisances (smoke) with their proposed use to permeate to neighboring uses. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Sami Salama, Florida Curtains, Inc., 378 Tulane Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Salama said that he agrees with the conditions of approval. Mr. Walter Judge, property owner, 1531 East Altamonte Drive, Fern Park, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Judge said that the applicant is required to have a 51% food component to obtain the alcohol license. Mr. Judge said the business is a Mediterranean cafe that offers the hookah experience. Mr. Judge said that the applicant is planning to add a full kitchen to expand their menu. A brief discussion ensued regarding auditing the percentage of sales for the alcohol license. In response to the Commission's question regarding how other cities regulate this type of business, Mr. Fathelbab said as far as he knows Casselberry is one of the only cities that prohibits bars and lounges in their downtown. He said the City's Community Redevelopment District prohibits bars and lounges. Mr. Fathelbab said that the Planning and Zoning Commission previously approved the conditional use for this business and tonight's agenda item is requesting an extension to that original approval. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward. Mr. Henson asked for a motion to address CU 18-08, Mr. Lutz made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve CU 18-08 to allow for the extension request for on-site consumption of beer and wine (2COP) at 1531 East Altamonte Drive based on the findings of fact and conclusions of the staff report dated April 11, 2018, the staff report dated December 13, 2017, and the thirteen (13) conditions included in the staff report, the addition of condition 14 and modifying Condition 5 to read as the ULDR's states — 51% food and non-alcoholic beverage. Mr. Bakalla seconded the motion. The motion passed with a majority vote with Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hufford casting the dissenting votes.