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Since amendments to State Statute in 2011, microbreweries with taprooms have become <br /> more common in the metro area. Currently, New Ulm, Stillwater, St. Louis Park, Excelsior, <br /> Lino Lakes and Roseville allow taprooms. <br /> The draft zoning code amendments create new land uses for microbreweries, micro <br /> distilleries and brewpubs. Microbrewery and micro distillery land uses would allow the <br /> manufacture and distribution of intoxicating alcohol, as currently allowed by State Statute, in <br /> the assigned zoning districts. Microbreweries would also be permitted to have a retail <br /> component. A land use for brewpubs would also be created to differentiate microbreweries <br /> that do not have a food component and brewpubs that do have a food service component. <br /> Applications for micro breweries, micro distilleries and brewpubs would be approved <br /> through the conditional use permit process. The applicant has submitted information <br /> addressing their request for a Zoning Code Amendment and CUP (Attachment A) <br /> 3. Surrounding Area: <br /> North MB—Mixed Business 1:3-3 Service Business District j Vacant <br /> --. ...... -... ...................................................__ .....:.. _._......... <br /> South j MB—Mixed Business E B-4 Retail Center District Industrial <br /> - ---__........ ............... .__.._.._ ..... _...-.. -- - .......... - <br /> I <br /> East 1 MB—Mixed Business i B-3 Service Business District Commercial <br /> i <br /> West MB—Mixed Business B-4 Retail Center District Commercial <br /> 4. Site Data: <br /> Mixed Business <br /> _ Commercial <br /> _ B-4 Retail Center District <br /> 1.35 acres or 58,806 square feet(2,500 for the micro brewery/distillery) <br /> Relatively Flat <br /> Plan Evaluation <br /> 1. Zoning Regulations <br /> The B-4 district allows manufacturing and processing as an accessory use, while retail sales <br /> and service is a permitted use. The applicant's proposal calls for both retail sales a service by <br /> way of the taproom, and the manufacturing and processing of the beer and spirits. Because <br /> the manufacturing and processing component is such a large aspect of the business, it would <br /> not be considered accessory and would currently not be allowed by the Zoning Code. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Meeting for October 3, 2012 <br /> P:OanningWlanning Cases12012W-015-Zoning Code Amendment-Brewery Taproom License) 10-03-12- PC Memo-Brewery Taproom <br /> Discussion <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />