06-07-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, June 7, 1989 Page 6 DISC; USE OF Planner Bergly explained C.G. Rein Company had contacted RETAIL SPACE, him to discuss a possible use for the "undesignated" LEXINGTON AVE, retail space at the Goodyear Service Center/Kennedy C.G. REIN CO. Transmission site, 3757-3763 Lexington Avenue. William Sikora, Project Manager with C.G. Rein Company, explained he had been approached by Clarks Submarine relative to locating a restaurant in the unoccupied space at the Lexington Avenue site. He explained the Planner advised him of the City Code which prohibits two "fast-food" restaurants within one-quarter mile of each other. He questioned if Clarks Submarine is considered a fast-food restaurant and if it is not what is the procedure to locate the business at this site. Sikora introduced Clark Armstad, owner of Clarks Submarine Sandwich, who explained the business operation. Armstad stated the business has been in operation for 30-years and advised the business operation is really no more a fast-food restaurant than a delicatessen; he does not prepare bulk food, sandwiches are made to order, and a dining area is provided. Sikora referred to the definition of fast-food restaurants and reviewed the criteria, a number of which must be met to define a fast-food restaurant. He asked for input from Commission as to the intent of the definition and questioned how the determination is made by the City as to whether or not Clarks Submarine is defined as a fast-food restaurant. The Planner stated the Zoning Administrator would determine whether or not this appeal is appropriate; he deferred explaining the intent of the code requirement to members of the Commission. He reviewed the procedure for determining if the • business meets the fast-food definition and the process for an appeal. Members Woodburn, Winiecki and Zehm offered background as to the intent of the code definition and requirement; the city preferred to prohibit a string/strip of "fast-food" restaurants in the business district of the city. There was discussion relative to Clark Submarine percentage of takeout business, seating and how it meets the criteria of a fast-food restaurant. After discussion, Sikora requested Commission was take a "straw vote"; Commission members opposed any type of vote on this matter. Chairman Probst offered the Commission consensus that they would strongly support enforcement of the requirement and the intent of the city to prohibit a string of fast-food restaurants in the business district. He stated the Commission is not opposed to Clarks Submarine. Sikora and Armstad thanked the Commission for their time. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Growe reported on items of interest to the Commission. ADJOURN McGraw moved, seconded by Winiecki, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. All voted in favor. (7-0) • Dennis Probst, Chairman