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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 02/08/2022 Submitted For: Brian McCann, Community Development By: Bria Raines, Community Development 7.6. Information Title: Introduce Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Section 117-124 to Allow Restaurants in the E-3 Employment District Purpose/Background: Research of peer communities has confirmed that restaurants are typically allowed in industrial districts via conditional use permit. These districts, similar to the E-3: Employment District in the City of Ramsey, include warehouses, and manufacturing of goods. The proposed amendment to City Code Section 117-124 would allow restaurants in the E-3: Employment District with a conditional use permit. Staff research affirms that the proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with allowed conditional and permitted uses in industrial districts. Notification: A Public Hearing was held at the January 27, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. The Public Hearing was advertised in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County Union -Herald. Observations/Alternatives: Planning Commission 1/27/2022 The Planning Commission recommended the City Council introduce Ordinance #22-12 with a 5-2 vote during their regular meeting on January 27, 2022. Alternatives Alternative 1: Introduce Ordinance #22-12 as prepared. Alternative 2: Introduce Ordinance #22-12 with proposed feedback or revisions. Alternative 3: Deny Ordinance #22-12. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Chapter 117-124 regarding the E-3: Employment District. Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Chapter 117-124 regarding the E-3: Employment District. Revision to Section 117-124 (Full) Attachments