8A, Planning Case 12-015 - Zoning Code Amendment and CUP Application at 1260 Red Fox Road to Allow a Microbrewery with Taproom

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family owned business that would bring tax monies into the City. He feels it would be an advantage to the City. Commissioner Holewa asked when the business would be operational and Mr. Blume stated hopefully by the first of the year with the taproom opening 3-4 months after that. Commissioner Holewa asked about the food requirement. Mr. Blume stated most licenses require with a liquor license food be served that is prepared onsite. Commissioner Holewa asked who signed the memorandum of understanding regarding parking and Mr. Blume stated Roberts Development Co. Vice Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. No one appeared to address the Commission. Vice Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on September 11, 2012. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue, the City must act on this request by November 11, 2012 (60 days) unless the city provides the petitioner with written reasons for and additional 60 day review period. The City may, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. Vice Chair Thompson asked about the liquor license. City Planner Beekman stated the application for the liquor license will go to the Council at their October 29, 2012 City Council Meeting Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend approval of amendments to Sections 1305.04 and 1320.05 of the Zoning Code to allow for the inclusion of micro breweries, micro distilleries, and brewpubs as land uses as presented in the October 3, 2012, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Holewa, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a micro brewery and micro distillery at 1160 Red Fox Road, based on the findings of fact, as amended by the Conditions of Approval presented in the October 3, 2012, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). This planning case will be on the October 29, 2012, City Council meeting agenda.