HomeMy WebLinkAbout03B VFW Post 8752 - Temporary Outdoor Seating Request
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jennifer Levitt, City Administrator
FROM: Ben Boike, Community Development Director
DATE: May 27, 2020
RE: Temporary Outdoor Seating Request for VFW Post 8752
Introduction
VFW Post 8752 located at 9260 East Point Douglas Road South is requesting Council
authorization of the following:
1. Amendment of their existing liquor license to expand the approved service area, and
2. Approval of the proposed temporary outdoor seating area.
Background
VFW Post 8752 has operated at its present location at 9260 East Point Douglas Road South for
many years and has a club on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license.
Request
Per the attached submitted application and site plan, the VFW is proposing to locate a temporary
outdoor seating area directly adjacent to their existing outdoor patio located on the east side of
the building. The proposed seating area will be enclosed by fencing, including utilization of the
existing fence line along the east property line and two temporary fences on the north and south
sides of the proposed seating area. Access to and from the seating area will be provided through
the building and the existing patio, as well as through a gate at the south end of the patio that will
be monitored by VFW staff. The VFW is proposing to install two 20-foot x 30-foot canopy tents to
cover the temporary outdoor seating area and has applied for a building permit as required. The
patio will include a total of 12 tables (4 seats at each) with each table being located with a minimum
of six feet between each other. A total of 60 off-street parking stalls will be maintained. Staff
believes that the proposed parking is adequate.
The applicant has indicated that they will comply with all of the performance standards in the
application. Hours will be restricted to the hours of operation for the existing restaurant and shall
be prohibited between the hours of 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Since the subject property is not located
within 200 feet of a residential property, staff does not feel that restrictions need to be placed on
hours of operation beyond their normal operating hours.
Department Reviews
Public Safety – no additional conditions recommended.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Jennifer Levitt
VFW Post 8752 Temporary Outdoor Seating
May 27, 2020
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Building – recommendation that the applicant obtain building permit approval for the two canopy
tents prior to public occupancy of the temporary outdoor patio area. Applicant must also maintain
ADA compliancy for the existing restaurant and the proposed temporary outdoor seating area
must be ADA compliant.
Planning – recommendation that the proposed outdoor seating area must comply with the listed
conditions in Resolution 03-150, which approved the existing outdoor patio area and compliance
with the City sign ordinance.
Liquor – recommendation to authorize the temporary outdoor expansion of the compact and
contiguous space allowed for the on-sale of intoxicating liquor contingent upon compliance with
Cottage Grove City Code and Minnesota State Statutes related to liquor.
Recommended Conditions of Approval
Staff is recommending the following conditions of approval for the proposed temporary outdoor
seating area:
1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements listed on the submitted application, including
but not limited to the following:
a. Adhering to the City noise and sign ordinance requirements
b. Existing restaurant and proposed outdoor seating area shall be ADA Compliant
c. Fencing must enclose the entire seating area
d. Keeping the outdoor seating area in a clean and orderly manner.
2. Lighting levels shall not exceed zero-foot candles at the property lines.
3. No amplified music shall be allowed.
4. Trash receptacles shall be provided in the outdoor dining area.
5. Prior to occupancy of the outdoor seating area, the applicant shall provide detail on all fencing.
All fencing adjacent to parking areas or drive aisles must prevent vehicles from colliding with
tables.
6. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall schedule a site inspection with the Community
Development Department for compliance.
7. The proposed outdoor seating area shall comply with the listed conditions in Resolution 03-
150 for the existing outdoor patio.
8. The temporary outdoor seating area shall be removed by November 15, 2020.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Jennifer Levitt
VFW Post 8752 Temporary Outdoor Seating
May 27, 2020
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Recommendation
The City Council is requested to authorize the following for VFW Post 8752:
1. Amendment of their existing liquor license to expand the approved service area per the
attached site plan, and
2. Approval of the proposed temporary outdoor seating area per the listed conditions above.
Attachments
Submitted Temporary Outdoor Seating Application and Site Plan