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Planning Commission Page 2 <br /> August 24,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> industrial development. He noted their business would have the highest patrons in <br /> the evenings when the surrounding businesses would not be open. Tim stated for the <br /> brewing portion of the business, 6 parking stalls are required, and he is the only <br /> brewer. He stated he understands the parking requirements are based on square <br /> footage but asked if a parking variance could be considered. <br /> Jeremy noted the grounds layout and stated they would eventually be taking over the <br /> entire 9,000 sq. ft. building when the current tenants'leases are due. He explained <br /> the grounds layout with a future dog park area and patio,which would be all <br /> connected and contiguous to comply with the state's alcohol requirements. He stated <br /> they are open to suggestions with site layout to comply with city requirements. <br /> Commissioner Thiel stated parking is always an issue and he personally is a stickler <br /> for ensuring the parking requirement ratios are met for current and future uses. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked how many barrels is being brewed as ordinance limits <br /> the number of barrels to 20,000 barrels annually. <br /> The applicants stated they have brewed approximately 364 barrels this year. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked for more information about the requirements for <br /> parking and stated going from 32 to 69 parking spots is a big jump in the number of <br /> parking spots. <br /> ''parking requirements o ooms are extremely high at 1 <br /> Mr. Leeseberg state e <br /> parking spot for every 50 square feet of building. He suggested a variance to those <br /> requirements. <br /> The Planning Commission discussed the options for adding additional parking stalls <br /> and the applicants stated they were open to making it work while they continue <br /> s expanding into the entire building. <br /> here being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. <br /> g P P g <br /> Chair Larson-Vito asked for clarification that if the applicant wants to request a <br /> change and vary number of parking spots,would they then have to go through the <br /> variance application process. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated that was correct. <br /> Commissioner Beise asked if all the parking spots had to be in place before they <br /> opened the business. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated technically yes, before construction of the facility the <br /> conditions must be met and the conditional use permit filed with Sherburne County, <br /> but the applicant has two years to complete those conditions before operating their <br /> business. <br /> it-401 <br /> wEeEUo0IE 1YAR' <br />