Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/27/2022

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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 01/27/2022 By: Brian McCann, Community Development Information 7.4. Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Ordinance 422-11 Amending City Code Sections 117-116, 117-117, and 117-124 to Allow Taprooms and Breweries Purpose/Background: Taprooms and breweries have been on the rise over the last few years in surrounding communities, and generate new visitors to cities while creating a fun environment. The attached Ordinance 422-11 proposes allowing taprooms and breweries as a conditional use for the E-1, E-2, and E-3 industrial districts of the City of Ramsey. Staff is open to alternative districts and/or types of uses for specific districts (i.e. permitted, conditional, not allowed). Research was conducted by City Staff to determine what districts in surrounding cities allow taprooms and breweries. Standards vary based on the researched cities, and Staff are interested in the Planning Commission's input on this ordinance. A copy of the research conducted by our Planning Intern, Grady Timmerman, is attached to this case. Notification: Notification was provided in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald. Observations/Alternatives: Alternatives Alternative 1: Recommend to City Council the approval of Ordinance 422-11 as prepared. Alternative 2: Recommend to City Council the approval of Ordinance 422-11 with proposed feedback or revisions. Alternative 3: Recommend to City Council the denial of Ordinance 422-11. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties. Recommendation: Staff recommend approval of Ordinance 422-11 Amending City Code Sections 117-116, 117-117, and 117-124 to Allow Taprooms and Breweries Action: Motion to recommend the City Council introduce Ordinance 422-11 Amending City Code Sections 117-116, 117-117, and 117-124 to Allow Taprooms and Breweries Attachments Ordinance 422-11