PUBLIC HEARING - Lori Johnson, City Planner/Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LIQUOR STORE IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVE ISSUANCE OF AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERVALU, INC., DBA CUB WINE & SPIRITS AT 4255 PHEASANT RIDGE DRIVE NE, SUITE 310, BLAINE ASSOCIATES LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 20-0005/SLK)
Schedule of Actions
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit/Off-Sale |
03/02/20 |
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Intoxicating Liquor License) |
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Action Deadline |
04/05/20 |
Background
An agreement has been reached with Seuchia Ly of LIAJPOV, Inc., to purchase and relocate an existing off-sale intoxicating liquor license from Century Liquors located in The Village of Blaine. The new liquor store (Cub Wine and Spirits) will be located in a 3,500 SF tenant bay at 4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite #310; which is the former Christopher and Banks. The liquor store is proposed to be open Monday through Saturday 8AM to 10PM and Sunday 11AM to 6PM. There will be 3-4 full time employees and 4-5 part time employees. The new location meets current code requirements for adequate parking as a retail use. All signage requires a separate permit.
Per city code, a public hearing is required prior to the approval of an off-sale license in the City of Blaine. The applicant has submitted all application materials and supporting documentation including liquor liability insurance, license and background investigation fees. The Police Department is currently conducting a background investigation and the license is contingent upon a successful investigation and Certificate of Occupancy. If approved, Century Liquor will surrender their current off-sale license and not renew for 2020-2021.
Recommendation
Hold a public hearing to receive input regarding the proposed off-sale liquor license for SUPERVALU, Inc. dba Cub Wine & Spirits at 4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 310, then by motion:
a) Approve the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit and;
b) Approve issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license contingent upon a successful background investigation and Certificate of Occupancy.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Site Plan (2)
Floor Plan
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Blaine Associates LLC (Cub Wine & Spirits) as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 20-0005; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the land described as follows:
LOT 2, BLOCK 1, PHEASANT RIDGE VILLAGE, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on March 2, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 29.80 of the Zoning Ordinance to operate a liquor store in a DF (Development Flex) zoning district located at 4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 310, based on the following conditions:
1. The applicant to obtain and meet city liquor license requirements.
2. All signage requires a separate permit, including temporary and permanent signage.
3. Storage or display of retail items is not permitted in the parking area, driveway surface, or front sidewalk areas. All display items to be inside the building.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 2nd day of March, 2020.