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