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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 3, 2012 5 1. The applicant shall abide by all state laws regarding the manufacturing, distribution and sale of alcohol. 2. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 3. Nuisance odors shall be kept in compliance with State Law. Commissioner Holewa asked about the land use chart presented and requested Ms. Beekman go through the zoning areas the micro-breweries would not be allowed. Ms. Beekman stated the City has no land in the I-2 District. The I-1 District is encompassed by Land O’Lakes and Boston Scientific corporate campuses. City Planner Beekman provided the definition of Brew Pubs. Mr. Bartley Blume 3287 Owasko Heights Road, Shoreview appeared before the Commission and explained his plan for craft beers and craft spirits. He would like to be the pioneer in the production of craft spirits. He wants his facility to be a tourist attraction where people would come to visit his business and have tours of the facility. He also plans a taproom where people can relax and have a beer. The on-sale/off-sale license is unique. Only the beers and spirits produced there can be sold there. The hours of operation would be very different from the surrounding businesses and would most likely be 4 – 10 p.m. This is a very high traffic area and he is hoping to get business from the traffic that is already there. There would be no odors. Mr. Blume stated the Blue Fox is possibly concerned about competition but he has spoke with a manager and they are very interested in carrying his line in their bar/restaurant. This business would be a 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