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1. Best gelato this side of the harbour, probably this side of the country!
   Definitely support their use of the sidewalk as it brings real style and character to the neighbourhood.

2. Its hard enough to walk down the busy street as it is without more tables and chairs on it. The other ice cream shop up the street proves this. Pedestrians need to come first and shops really need to trade within their boundaries.
   Newtown already has plenty of character and doesn't need another pretentious gelato, Mexican or Thai to improve what is already a great neighbourhood.

3. The current situation on the footpath in this part of King St is that there is already insufficient room for the pedestrians already using it during the hours and on the days stipulated in the application. There is no question in my mind that if that application is approved it will produce a significant bottleneck for pedestrians on King St, damaging the amenity for locals and other businesses. Much as I would like to see more outside seating in Newtown, there is simply no space for it at this location. This is a busoness which, moreover, is already one of the few that already boasts outdoor seating, and our scarce spatial resources should not be squandered on expanding that.

4. I strongly approve the proposal for the outdoor seating at 278 King St
   Looking at the plans there is still 2500 that would be open space for pedestrians.

   I feel that the placement of the 2 small tables and the stools is in keeping with the area's cosmopolitan feel.

   I took a walk along King Street to look at other businesses that have tables and chairs on the footpath and I see no difference from thier locations to 278 King Street.

   King Street is a very busy thoroughfare for cars/trucks and pedestrians the more people that are sitting around at the restaurants and coffee shops etc. softens the area thus making it a more enjoyable place to live and work.

5. Footpath seating is great for the community vibe. But it's bikes on King St that is often dangerous and there's not much space for safety when bikes are driving through groups of people and kids and prams and dogs. Especially when there is a dedicated bike path on Wilson St.

6. I am actually wondering if this application is actually a retro-active application since this business is already placing tables and chairs on the footpath!

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