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4. Close public hearing; MIS: STEINFELDIBUCHÀN TO èLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. In response to a question from Councilman Sanfilipo, City Attorney Schricker stated that the Council has the authority to remand the matter to the Zoning Administrator for the purpose of submitting recommendations. Planning Director Patterson, stated that since it has been established that the owner wants to operate until 1 :30 a.m. it would be difficult to find a workable alternative for the Zoning Administrator. In response to a question from Councilman Sanfilipo, Tom Barger General Manager of Mel's Bowl stated that the bar at Mel's Bowl stays open until 11:00 during the week, Thursday until midnight and Friday and Saturday until 1 :00 am but they do not have any dancing at the location. Councilwoman Steinfeld discussed the possibility of extending the restaurant hours until 10:00 p.m. Planning Director Patterson stated that the owner did not request extending the restaurant hours the request was to extend the hours for dancing. City Attorney Schricker recommended against refashioning the application because the applicant bears the burden of presenting the full case to the Zoning Administrator. 5. Council action; MIS: BUCHANISTEINFELD TO UPHOLD THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION AND DENY THE APPEAL. Councilwoman Buchan expressed her support to the staff during this process. The findings put forth by the Zoning Administrator characterize both the concerns of the neighborhood and the Council. Granting the appeal would be turning back the clock. The Appellant may want to contribute to the neighborhood but the use proposed will not do that. She further noted that if anyone wants to be on the mailing list for their neighborhood association meetings they should call the City Manager's office. Vice Mayor Hartnett emphasized the importance of sending the right message. He stressed the importance of good communication between the proprietor and the neighbors at the initial stage of the process, presenting the full application in the beginning of the process and the fact that the Zoning Administrator is in not in a position to negotiate the process. This should be looked at as an opportunity for greater communication. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 191 May 22, 1995 10 -....'