PUBLIC HEARING - Lori Johnson, City Planner/Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR DINING (8 SEATS) IN A B-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE AT 3453 LAKE DRIVE NE. NAPLES HOLDINGS LLC (BLUE COLLAR BBQ) (CASE FILE NO. 20-0007/EES)
Schedule of Actions
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
03/02/20 |
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Action Deadline |
04/11/20 |
Background
Blue Collar Barbeque currently operates a restaurant in Circle Pines and is moving to Blaine in Naples Marketplace on the northeast corner of Lake Drive and Naples Street. The restaurant would operate in the western endcap space of the multitenant retail building. The restaurant would like to offer outdoor dining on the premises and has made an application for a conditional use permit according to ordinance requirements.
The proposed outdoor dining area has space for 8 outdoor dining seats on the sidewalk. Fencing is not showing on the attached site plan, however fencing, or a similar barrier is required by the liquor licensing regulations. The fence must be wrought iron or equivalent and is subject to approval by staff.
The parking on site will not be affected by this outdoor dining area, but the adjoining sidewalk will be reduced to a four and one half foot width along the length of the seating area. The building has sufficient parking for the additional seating space. The applicant is proposing to add a cooler and two smokers on the back of the building. The cooler must be painted to match the building. The smokers are not able to be painted. Therefore, addition of landscaping to create an opaque screen in the rear yard is listed as a condition of approval.
The outdoor dining area will be subject to SAC (Sewer Access Charges). The applicant must work with the City’s Chief Building Official and Metropolitan Council to determine the amount required for this use.
The restaurant will operate from 6AM to 10PM or 11PM depending on the day.
All other requirements listed in the conditions are the standard conditions that the city applies to other outdoor dining conditional use permits.
The applicant has submitted all required materials and fees for the liquor license applications, including liquor liability insurance. Approval will be contingent upon a successful background investigation and Certificate of Occupancy.
Recommendation
Hold a public hearing to receive input regarding the proposed on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor license for Blue Collar BBQ at 3453 Lake Drive, Suite 100, then by motion:
a) Approve the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit and;
b) Approve issuance of an on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor license contingent upon a successful background investigation and Certificate of Occupancy.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Applicant’s Narrative
Site Plans
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Naples Holdings LLC (Blue Collar BBQ) as Conditional Use Permit Case File 20-0007; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the land described as follows:
LOT 5, BLOCK 1, NAPLES MARKETPLACE, 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 30.24(r) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for 8 seats of outdoor dining to be located in a B-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district at 3453 Lake Drive NE based on the following conditions:
1. The outdoor dining area will be subject to a SAC review and payment. The applicant must work with the city’s chief building official and Metropolitan Council to determine the amount required for this use.
2. Plans for amplified music or a public address system for the outdoor dining area to be reviewed by the city and approved by the Naples Marketplace management company prior to installation. Noise level of the music in the outdoor dining area to not exceed normal conversation level.
3. No outdoor advertising on building or patio area without obtaining a permit, including any signage on table umbrellas.
4. The outdoor dining area limited to the patio area identified on the site plan attached to the staff report, and there can be no more than 8 seats in the outdoor dining area.
5. The outdoor dining area to meet all appropriate city regulations and license requirements for dispensing of alcohol in an outdoor setting.
6. The ability to operate outdoor dining is reliant upon the applicant’s ability to adequately control litter and refuse as associated with the facility.
7. Exit doors in any railing or fence in the outdoor dining area shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort, per the Minnesota Building Code.
8. Provide manufacturing specifications and requirements for propane heater use and clearance to combustibles if they are to be used on site.
9. Provide a detailed plan of fencing to surround patio and acquire a permit for construction of said fencing. Fencing shall be wrought iron or equivalent, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator.
10. All signage by separate permit.
11. The proposed cooler shall be painted to match the building.
12. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for staff approval showing additional shrubs in the rear yard to create and opaque screen for the proposed smokers.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 2nd day of March, 2020.