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Planning Commission Minutes <br />April 22, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />4. There shall be no customers/retail sales on site. <br />Motion carried 6-0. <br />4.2 Conditional Use Permit: AEGIR Brewing Company LLC, 19050 Industrial Blvd. NW <br />Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br />Chair Beise asked for clarification about what is considered parking areas. Mr. Leeseberg outlined the <br />business's parking areas with an aerial photograph. <br />Chair Beise opened the public hearing. <br />Tim Jones, 13284 Island View Drive NW, Elk River, stated he was one of the owners of AEGIR <br />Brewing Company, and explained when the parking was approved by the City Council in 2024, he <br />thought parking was allowed for day-to-day operations, but the parking was only allowed for special <br />event permits. His request is to reset the parking conditions back to the original CUP. He stated he is <br />open to restricting the number of days they can hold events, and currently only have 4-5 events per <br />year, such as car shows and kids events. He stated they are also open to closing the back half of the <br />taproom if necessary to account for more parking. <br />Chair Beise asked about proof of parking and if the brewery had plans to add additional parking spaces. <br />Mr. Jones indicated that if the industry starts doing well again, they would add additional parking spaces. <br />He stated they have a quote for seal coating the parking lot and hopes to be able to afford to complete <br />that this year. <br />Chair Beise asked if additional parking could be placed closer to the road. <br />Mr. Leeseberg stated they could expand parking while maintaining a 10' setback from the roadway. <br />Chair Beise asked if they could limit the number of events to 4 per year. <br />Mr. Jones stated that would be fine. <br />Commissioner Johnson asked if all parking spots will be utilized for events. <br />Mr. Jones stated yes, especially for car shows, where they would like to drink near the cars on display. <br />Commissioner Bland asked if their events take place during the business hours of the surrounding <br />businesses. <br />Mr. Jones stated his events take place on weekends, with an occasional Friday night. He doesn't believe <br />any area businesses operate during those times. He stated he hasn't heard of any parking complaints <br />from area businesses. <br />Commissioner Bland stated his only concern was the parking affecting the area businesses. He stated he <br />has enjoyed seeing the business full of patrons as it is near his house. <br />