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it I I City Planner Anderson replied that staff has been looking at food truck standards. He stated that this ordinance does not specifically address that element. He noted that it is pretty common for a taproom to offer a food truck, either regularly or on occasion. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the City does not currently have anything that addresses food trucks but does allow food trucks through transient licenses. 4; Commissioner vanScoy asked for details on licensing for this type of business. City Planner Anderson replied that taprooms are regulated through the State and therefore proper licensing would be required from the State. Commissioner Dunaway asked if staff has researched the districts these businesses are allowed in other cities. I' I ` information s included in the case and displayed Planning Technician McCann confirmed thatwas the information for the Commission to review noting that some cities allow the use as a permitted use within certain districts while others allow as a conditional use. Re Commissioner vanScoy commented that while he likes the graph layout, he found the headings confusing., Chairperson Bauer commented that it seems the use is allowed in different districts.but staff would recommend only the industrial districts at this time. } Planning Technician McCann commented that the Commission could recommend additional districts. Chairperson Bauer commented that it would seem The COR would be appropriate. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that breweries have a lot of equipment and can emit smells. She explained why staff did not recommend the other districts and felt that an industrial district would be more appropriate. Commissioner walker commented that he would be in favor of adding The COR, noting that conditions could be added to address any potential smells or other elements of the business. Chairperson Bauer commented that there are breweries located in retail areas. Councilmember woestehoff stated that perhaps a CUP could be allowed in The COR for a brew pub.rather than a brewery or taproom. i- Citizen Input Wes Makowsky, Illinois resident, stated that he used to be a resident of Ramsey and believed that this use should be allowed in The COR utilizing the people that use the light rail. IN Planning Commission/January 27,2022 Page 15 of 22 f 1"