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City Planner Anderson replied that to the knowledge of staff there is no desire to have additional areas zoned E-3. Commissioner Anderson asked if bars would be allowed in that area. Chairperson Bauer commented that a restaurant could serve alcohol as long as it falls below a certain percentage of its business. Commissioner Anderson commented that there are enough issues with people breaking into buildings or vandalizing and would not want to add an establishment serving alcohol into that area. Commissioner Walker asked if there is a restaurant wanting to go into this area. City Planner Anderson commented that this is being driven by an attempt to create more opportunity for restaurants to come into the community. He was unsure that there was a specific ask by a tenant but noted that this is more of a response for the request of residents to have more eating establishments. He stated that creating opportunity within another district would provide more opportunity. Community Development Director Hagen stated that although there are not any current applications driving this request, there would be thought to the plans for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association and its dome. He stated that the dome website mentions a desire for a large indoor turf area to hold sporting events, other public events, etc. He stated that the website also identifies a potential restaurant. He again confirmed that there are no active applications, but staff is attempting to be ahead of that type of ask. Chairperson Bauer asked the potential location for the dome. City Planner Anderson identified the parcel that has been in discussion. He confirmed that the property is not presently in the E-3 district. He stated that the property is currently guided COR and would allow restaurants. Commissioner Dunaway asked if there are other districts in the City that do not allow restaurants. City Planner Anderson confirmed that none of the employment zoned districts allow restaurants. He noted that E-3 was created to minimize outdoor storage but still allow land for manufacturing purposes. He reviewed some of the uses in that zone including Adrenaline Sports Center, noting that families are dropping children off for sports and therefore having a restaurant in that area could be beneficial. Commissioner Gengler stated that a restaurant would be allowed as a Conditional Use Permit. She noted that there are a lot of restaurants that serve alcohol but would not be considered a bar. She asked staff for details on how a liquor license application is reviewed. Planning Commission/ January 27, 2022 Page 12 of 22