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City of <br /> Elk=' Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 7.6 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearinj December 15, 2014 Zack Carlton, Planner I <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Ordinance Amendment Relating to Tap Rooms, Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director CODD <br /> Brewpubs,Microbreweries, and Wineries Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Open and continue,by motion,the public hearing to the Tuesday,January 20, 2015, regular meeting of <br /> the City Council. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Case No. OA 14-11 <br /> The craft brewing industry continues to grow at a rapid pace and the city proposes amending the <br /> ordinance to allow brewers to establish a business in Elk River. Current city ordinances do not permit <br /> these uses in any district and the changes are needed to allow them to locate within the city. <br /> Brewing <br /> Staff proposes adding three types of brewing establishments to the city ordinances. Brewpubs brew beer <br /> on site and include a restaurant or food service. Taprooms brew beer on site and may or may not include <br /> food service. Small Brewers (microbreweries) are of an industrial nature and primarily brew beer for off- <br /> site distribution;however they may sell limited amounts on-site. The off-sale of beer will be permitted in <br /> the form of growlers (64-ounce containers) depending on the specific liquor license held. <br /> Staff recommends allowing brewpubs as permitted uses in the C-1 (Central Commercial), C-3 (Highway <br /> Commercial), and DD (Downtown) zoning districts. Taprooms are recommended as permitted uses in <br /> the C-1, C-3, and DD districts, and as a conditional use in the I-1 (Light Industrial), I-2 (Medium <br /> Industrial), and the BP (Business Park) district when associated with a licensed brewery operation. Finally, <br /> small brewers (microbreweries) are recommended as a permitted use in the I-2 district, and as a <br /> conditional use in the I-1 and BP districts. Production for all uses will be limited by statute and the type <br /> of license the brewer holds. <br /> Wine Making <br /> Staff also proposes allowing wineries in the R-1 a zoning district. A winery would be a permitted use when <br /> a retail component is not included and a conditional use when retail sales of any type are introduced. By <br /> only allowing on-site sales with a conditional use permit, the city has an opportunity to evaluate and <br /> mitigate traffic and other impacts within a residential district,protecting the character of the area. <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> Template Updated 4/14 INIM UREI <br />