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134 seats (including the outdoor patio seats and seats around the covered bar), which requires forty-five (45) stalls, resulting in a net total of 134 required parking stalls for the site. Based on review of aerial photos of the site and the site plan provided, there appear to be 143 existing parking spaces. The proposed patio area results in a loss of nine (9) parking spaces for a total of 134 parking spaces. The proposed covered bar will be twelve (12) feet in height, falling below the thirty-five (35) foot high maximum. The proposed elevations indicate that the bar will be constructed primarily of wood with a metal roof, but additional details are necessary to determine compliance with state building codes. This structure would be considered accessory and not fall under the requirements for building materials as no walls are associated with the structure. However, it is noted that the structural components of the structure will need to comply with Minnesota State Building Code and may require amendment to the plans as directed by the Building Official. Staff will work with the Applicant during Building Permit review as to this standard. There are several considerations with outdoor seating related to serving of alcoholic beverages and potential noise conflicts. In order to provide some protection against the serving of alcohol beyond the outdoor patio area, Staff recommends the following conditions be added to the Site Plan approval: • No alcoholic beverages or food shall be served to persons outside of the designated outdoor seating area. Signage shall be posted that restricts the consumption of alcohol outside of the designated outdoor seating area as approved by staff. • Patrons shall access the outdoor seating area through the main entrance or host station and shall be seated by a staff person. Any proposed lighting and sound associated with the proposed patio shall comply with standards set forth in City Code. City Code Chapter 30 includes standards for sound levels and in order to ensure the use falls within these parameters, Staff recommends a condition that any speaker devices be turned off by 10:00 p.m. to avoid potential disruption to neighboring properties. Finally, past tenants of the Subject Property have erected temporary structures to act as a "smoking lounge" in winter months. Staff suggests a condition that no additional temporary fixtures (i.e. plastic tarps) are used to further enclose the patio area during winter months. The Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan request at their May 2, 2013 meeting. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Site Plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated April 26, 2013, revised May 8, 2013 and the following suggested conditions: 1. No alcoholic beverages or food shall be served to persons outside of the designated outdoor seating area. Signage shall be posted that restricts the consumption of alcohol outside of the designated outdoor seating area as approved by staff. 2. Patrons shall access the outdoor seating area through the main entrance or host station and shall be seated by a staff person. 3. Any speaker devices used in the patio area shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m. 4. No temporary structures, other than those approved under separate permit, shall be erected during the winter months for smoking or other purposes. Funding Source: All cost associated with processing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant. Council Action: