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e . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 DRAFT 7 Commissioner Sand wished to make it clear that the Planning Commission was not rezoning any properties at this meeting. The intent ofthis Planning Case was to establish the new Neighborhood Business Zoning District that mayor may not apply later to individual parcels. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Rye to recommend approval of Planning Case #99-04, amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adding a Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner Nelson asked if the ordinance should include the definition of a tavern. Ms. Randall stated this term may be defined under the State liquor license requirements. Referring to the new language restricting liquor stores and tavems, Commissioner Rye requested clarification of what was meant by "Automobile related." Ms. Randall stated that this limitation was separate from liquor stores and referred to any sort of drive thru operation. Commissioner Nelson asked if this was defined in the ordinance. Ms. Randall stated that it was not. Commissioner Sand suggested that this sentence be changed to read: "Automobile related businesses, liquor stores and taverns would not be allowed..." Commissioner Nelson suggested that the restriction on liquor stores and taverns be further defined. He felt that restaurants should be allowed to serve liquor. Commissioner Sand suggested that if there was a State Statute that defines taverns, the ordinance could rely on that. Ms. Randall stated that she would verify whether or not there was a State Statute definition for taverns. Commissioner Sand amended his motion to state that the recommendation for approval was conditioned on the word "business" being added after the word "related" in Section A, 2, c. And that staff further define taverns, either to be consistent with existing State Law definitions, or to establish its own definition for the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Randall confirmed that the intent of the motion was to allow restaurants to serve liquor but not to operate a tavern. Commissioner Sand stated that this was correct. Commissioner Baker indicated the primary intent was to allow restaurants that serve some liquor and not bars that serve some food. The Planning Commission concurred. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 27, 1999, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #99-14 - TIMOTHY STOWMAN -1191 CARLSON DRIVE- VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a side yard setback variance (5 feet proposed, when 10 feet is required) for an attached garage and living space addition to a single family lot zoned R-l.