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7/12/2023 - Planning Commission - Regular - Agendas
CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 2023 – 6:00 PM SPRING PARK CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 11, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes 3. BACK CHANNEL BREWING a. Expansion and Design Options b. Planner’s Review and Narrative 4. MISCELLANEOUS 5. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2023 – 6:00 PM SPRING PARK CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. Commission Present: Chair Hoffman, along with Commissioners Avalos, Mason, & Terryll were present. Commissioner Homan was absent. Staff Present: City Administrator Anderson, City Planner Johnson, and City Attorney Murphy 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Minutes from December 14, 2022 Commissioner Mason motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Terryl, to approve the minutes as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. The Yacht Club Conditional Use Permits – Hotel, Restaurant, Outdoor Dining City Planner Lori Johnson introduced herself as the new Planner for Spring Park. She summarized the status of the Yacht Club project, the code requirements for the conditional use permits, and the public hearings held by the Planning Commission. She reviewed all recommendations from the prior City Planner for parking and noise, Hennepin County’s recommendation to restripe Shoreline with a turn lane, and the DNR’s requirement for the plunge pool to be 50 feet from the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM). Johnson also recapped the procedure for the public hearing and stated any approval motions will include the findings of fact as conditions for approval. The conditions include the removal of the plunge pool, Hennepin County’s comments for consideration, requirement of a phased construction plan, and to direct staff to draft and transmit the recommendations and information in accordance with City Code. She also noted the phased parking plan is no longer necessary due to the submittal of the parking spreadsheet that details out the life of the office leases. At 6:13pm, Commissioner Mason motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Terryll, to reopen the public hearing for The Yacht Club conditional use permits. On vote being taken, the motion was un animously approved. Prior to taking comments, Chair Hoffman stated it is the City of Spring Park’s position that both the Planning Commission and the City Council have complied with the language of, and the spirit of, the Spring Park City Code throughout the review of the conditional use permit applications. He stated if the tenant’s enjoyment of their lease or leased space or anything thereof is at issue, that is a tenant/landlord issue and should be addressed privately between those parties. He also recommended that everyone use their time for comments on issues other than those that are landlord/tenant related. For clarification it was noted that the three conditional use permits will be a combined discussion v. three separate discussions. Alicia Butler, a Spring Park resident, and prior tenant at The Yacht Club, reviewed her calculations on parking. Mark Kozikowski, owner of Edgewater Apartments stated there is too much going on at the site and that the project could be a great asset to the community if done right. Tenant attorney representing Tonka Capital commented on parking and noise. Tenant attorney representing the dentist, reviewed the parking and design and brought forward concerns regarding non-conforming parking, loading/unloading, and retail space. After no further comments, at 6:39pm, Commissioner Mason motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to close the public hearing for The Yacht Club, conditional use permits. On vote being taken, the motion was una nimously approved. Upon close of the public hearing, City Planner Johnson addressed the concerns and questions that were brought forward. She stated that the parking requirements are noted in City Planner Alan Brixius’ letter and the applicant’s site plan must comply with these requirements and be conditions for approval. She also stated the parking requirement table shown in the Planner’s memo from December 5, 2022, are correct per the city ordinance. She stated she will need to review the code for determination of the loading dock and retail space. Commissioner Mason stated there is overlapping use of the parking spots and this should be taken into consideration in the calculations. He also noted that loading and unloading does not have to happen in the parking lot and provided examples of other restaurants that load/unload in the street – the Planner stated she will check with the County. Chair Hoffman shared his concerns with staff on the items that were not addressed by both the prior and new City Planner regarding the legal non-conforming parking, the retail space, and the loading/unloading. He stated we pay staff to know and research this information. City Attorney Murphy recommended that the Planning Commission direct staff to investigate these items and address before the City Council meeting. The applicant, Kelly Olson, and her team addressed questions and concerns regarding the parking, retail space, and loading/unloading. After no further discussion, Chair Hoffman stated he will accept a motion to approve the conditional use permit for the hotel with the following conditions; a. include the City Planner’s recommendations as listed in the December 5th, 2022, planning memo. b. include the current findings of facts included in the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission packet. c. Direct staff to make a determination on the following; a. the legal non-conforming use of the parking lot. b. the retail space. c. if loading/unloading is allowed on a county road. Commissioner Terryll motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Mason, to approve the conditional use permit for the hotel with conditions to include the City Planner’s recommendations as listed in the December 5th, 2022 planning memo, the current findings of fact in the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission packet, and direct staff to make a determination for items a, b, and c above. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. On roll call: Mason – yes, Avalos – yes, Terryll – yes, Hoffman – yes. Chair Hoffman stated he will accept a motion to approve the conditional use permit for the restaurant per the City Planner’s recommendations from December 5, 2022, planning memo and the findings of fact from the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission packet. Commissioner Mason motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to approve the conditional use permit for the restaurant with conditions to include the City Planner’s recommendations as listed in the December 5th, 2022, planning memo and the current findings of fact in the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission packet. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. On roll call: Mason – yes, Avalos – yes, Terryll – yes, Hoffman – yes. Chair Hoffman stated he will accept a motion to approve the conditional use permit for outdoor dining as an accessory to the restaurant. Commissioner Terryll motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Mason, to approve the conditional use permit for the outdoor dining as an accessory to the restaurant with conditions to include the City Planner’s recommendations as listed in the December 5th, 2022 planning memo and the current findings of fact in the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission packet. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. On roll call: Mason – yes, Avalos – yes, Terryll – yes, Hoffman – yes. Chair Hoffman stated the conditional use permits will be presented to the City Council at the January 17, 2023, meeting. 4. ORDINANCES - none 5. MISCELLANEOUS - none 6. ADJOURNMENT After no further discussion, Chair Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to adjourn the meeting at 7:08pm. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. CVRCOVER SHEETSHEET INDEXCVR COVER SHEETA2.0MAIN LEVEL PLANA2.1ROOF DECK PLANA3.0EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSSTRUCTURAL DRAWINGS BY OTHERSCIVIL DRAWINGS BY OTHERSPROJECT DIRECTORYARCHITECT:AnH] CaQpFell DeWign CoQpan]AnH] CaQpFell1243218 1anH]%aGHGWXYHio.GoQPROJECT RENDERINGSCONCEPT DRAWINGS 1322lACDC, 2022I hereF] GerXiJ] XhaX XhiW plan,WpeGiJiGaXion or reporX aW prepareHF] Qe or YnHer Q] HireGXWYperZiWion anH XhaX I aQ a HYl]regiWXereH arGhiXeGX YnHer Xhela[W oJ Xhe SXaXe oJ MinneWoXaSignaXYre49948Andrew CampbellSignatureSeptember 13, 2022ArchitectCurrent IssueAnH] CaQpFell DeWign CoQpan]111 E 2Xh SX, SYiXe BMinneapoliW MN 5540412354704anH]%aGHGWXYHio.GoQSheet TitleSheet NumberNaQeDaXeRegiWXraXion NYQFerRevision HistoryDaXeIWWYeH ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 GENERAL NOTES1.All HiQenWionW Whall Fe JielH ZeriJieH prior Xo GonWXrYGXion. Do noX WGaleHra[ingW.2.PeriQeXer HiQenWionW are Xo JaGe oJ GonGreXe or e\X. 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Dra[ingW HeWign proZiHeH F] JireWprinkler GonXraGXor.BACK CHANNEL BREWING CO.4787 Shoreline Dr. Spring Park, MN 55384CONCEPT DRAWINGS 9-13-22 BEER HALL100BAR101HALL102WOMEN104MEN105EXIST'G BREWERY106PATIO110OFFICE 107A2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1342 SF/15 - 90 PPLBAR / BREWERY1308 SF/200 - 7 PPLNEW WALLSEXISTING WALLS58'-0"12'-0"2'-0"DRINK LEDGE 25'-0"9'-0"UP12'-0"A2 - BAR/RESTAURANTF2 - FACTORY (BREWERY)WITHOUT PATIO:WATER CLOSETS = 1 PER 40 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)151 P/2 = 76 M & W = 2 WC EACHSINKS = 1 PER 75 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)151 P/2 = 76 M & W = 2 WC EACHMENWOMEN5'-0"3'-0"RESERVED HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT750 SF/15 - 50 PPL4'-41 4" 10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"3'-6"18'-0"STORAGE4'-2"8'-0"4'-4"12'-2"BENCH SEATING 7'-0"8'-0"3'-6"3'-6"12'-0"10'-1012"5'-0"14'-6"26'-412"HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1,090 SF/15 - 73 PPLVESTIBULERESERVED PATIOA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT250 SFMERCHMERCHBARBAR /120 SF/200 -1 PPL8'-9"36'-8"45'-1012"DRINK LEDGE A2.0MAIN LEVEL PLAN1/4" - 1'-0"MAIN LEVEL+ PLAN1A2.0CONCEPT DRAWINGS 1322lACDC, 2022I hereF] GerXiJ] XhaX XhiW plan,WpeGiJiGaXion or reporX aW prepareHF] Qe or YnHer Q] HireGXWYperZiWion anH XhaX I aQ a HYl]regiWXereH arGhiXeGX YnHer Xhela[W oJ Xhe SXaXe oJ MinneWoXaSignaXYre49948Andrew CampbellSignatureSeptember 13, 2022ArchitectCurrent IssueAnH] CaQpFell DeWign CoQpan]111 E 2Xh SX, SYiXe BMinneapoliW MN 5540412354704anH]%aGHGWXYHio.GoQSheet TitleSheet NumberNaQeDaXeRegiWXraXion NYQFerRevision HistoryDaXeIWWYeH ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 ROOF DECKA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT403 SF/15 - 27 PPLROOF ABOVEROOF 36'-0"12'-0"DN58'-0"12'-0"A2.1BALCONY PLAN1/4" - 1'-0"BALCONY PLAN1A2.1CONCEPT DRAWINGS 1322lACDC, 2022I hereF] GerXiJ] XhaX XhiW plan,WpeGiJiGaXion or reporX aW prepareHF] Qe or YnHer Q] HireGXWYperZiWion anH XhaX I aQ a HYl]regiWXereH arGhiXeGX YnHer Xhela[W oJ Xhe SXaXe oJ MinneWoXaSignaXYre49948Andrew CampbellSignatureSeptember 13, 2022ArchitectCurrent IssueAnH] CaQpFell DeWign CoQpan]111 E 2Xh SX, SYiXe BMinneapoliW MN 5540412354704anH]%aGHGWXYHio.GoQSheet TitleSheet NumberNaQeDaXeRegiWXraXion NYQFerRevision HistoryDaXeIWWYeH ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 37'-6"11'-6"7'-0"19'-0"12'-3"14'-0" 10'-4" 11'-6" 14'-2" 20'-0"40'-0"11'-6"8'-6"31'-6"8'-9"10'-4" 14'-0"6'-0"3'-6"9'-0"6'-0"9'-0"4'-0"12'-0"5'-0" 5'-0"9'-0"9'-0"A3.0EXTERIORELEVATIONS1/4" - 1'-0"EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS1A3.0CONCEPT DRAWINGS 1322lACDC, 2022I hereF] GerXiJ] XhaX XhiW plan,WpeGiJiGaXion or reporX aW prepareHF] Qe or YnHer Q] HireGXWYperZiWion anH XhaX I aQ a HYl]regiWXereH arGhiXeGX YnHer Xhela[W oJ Xhe SXaXe oJ MinneWoXaSignaXYre49948Andrew CampbellSignatureSeptember 13, 2022ArchitectCurrent IssueAnH] CaQpFell DeWign CoQpan]111 E 2Xh SX, SYiXe BMinneapoliW MN 5540412354704anH]%aGHGWXYHio.GoQSheet TitleSheet NumberNaQeDaXeRegiWXraXion NYQFerRevision HistoryDaXeIWWYeH ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384A1.0EXISTINGSITE PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"EXISTING SITE PLAN1A1.0CONCEPT DRAWINGS1-20-23©ACDC, 2022I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJanuary 20th, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384NO P A R K I N G 10'-0" 10'-0" 1'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 24'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 18'-0"PROPOSED ADDITION(2493 SF)EXISTING PATIONEWSTAIREXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGPROPOSED DRIVE-THRUPROPOSEDROOF DECK(403 SF)20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"40'-0"18'-0"A1.1PROPOSEDSITE PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE PLAN1A1.1CONCEPT DRAWINGS1-20-23©ACDC, 2022I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJanuary 20th, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 NO P A R K I N G 20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"10'-0" 10'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 24'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 18'-0"EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384PROPOSED ADDITION(2493 SF)PROPOSEDROOF DECK(403 SF)EXISTING PATIONEWSTAIR12'-0"RIGHTTURNEXITONLYEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGPROPOSED DRIVE-THRUEXISTING PARKING40'-0"18'-0"90'-0"A1.2PROPOSEDSITE PLAN W/CURB CUT1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE PLAN W/ CURB CUT1A1.2CONCEPT DRAWINGS1-20-23©ACDC, 2022I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJanuary 20th, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 BEER HALL100BAR101HALL102WOMEN104MEN105EXIST'G BREWERY106PATIO110OFFICE 107A2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1342 SF/15 - 90 PPLBAR / BREWERY1308 SF/200 - 7 PPLNEW WALLSEXISTING WALLS58'-0"12'-0"2'-0"DRINK LEDGE 25'-0"9'-0"UP12'-0"A2 - BAR/RESTAURANTF2 - FACTORY (BREWERY)WITHOUT PATIO:WATER CLOSETS = 1 PER 40 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)151 P/2 = 76 M & W = 2 WC EACHSINKS = 1 PER 75 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)151 P/2 = 76 M & W = 2 WC EACHMENWOMEN5'-0"3'-0"RESERVED HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT750 SF/15 - 50 PPL4'-41 4" 10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"3'-6"18'-0"STORAGE4'-2"8'-0"4'-4"12'-2"BENCH SEATING 7'-0"8'-0"3'-6"3'-6"12'-0"10'-1012"5'-0"14'-6"26'-412"HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1,090 SF/15 - 73 PPLVESTIBULERESERVED PATIOA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT250 SFMERCHMERCHCOFFEEBAR /120 SF/200 -1 PPL8'-9"36'-8"45'-1012"DRINK LEDGEDRIVE-THRUWINDOWA2.0MAIN LEVEL PLAN1/4" - 1'-0"MAIN LEVEL+ PLAN1A2.0CONCEPT DRAWINGS1-20-23©ACDC, 2022I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJanuary 20th, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 701 XENIA AVENUE S | SUITE 300 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 55416 | 763.541.4800 | WSBENG.COM Memorandum To: Mike Anderson, Planning Commission From: Lori Johnson, Consulting Planner, WSB Date: July 12, 2023 Re: Back Channel Brewing LLC - Addition, Patio Pre-Application Review Applicant: Back Channel Brewing LLC Address: 4787 Shoreline Drive Existing Zoning: C-2 Shopping Center Land Use: Commercial Attachments: Location Map Aerial Narrative Site Plan Review Option 1 Site Plan Review Option 2 Patio/Ingress/Egress Plan Overview The owners of Back Channel Brewing LLC approached staff regarding potential site and building modifications to accommodate their growing business. As a reminder, the use as a brewery with a tap room is a conditional use in the C-2 zoning district. A conditional use permit was granted to the brewery in 2016. In 2018, the brewery received a variance and a conditional use permit amendment to expand the outdoor drinking and dining area in excess of 30% of the indoor customer area. The narrative submitted by the applicant explains the current requests, but a summary is also provided below: · Option 1: Addition of a coffee shop with a drive-thru window, building addition on east side of building. · Option 2: small addition on the rear of the building · Stage Addition: construction of a stage (200 sf) in the southwestern portion of the temporary parking lot patio (approved during the pandemic) to accommodate music acts. and to make the temporary patio permanent. Back Channel Brewing 07.12.23 Page 2 The purpose of the pre-application meeting with the Planning Commission is to determine support for the proposed potential site and building changes. Items for discussion include: · Drive-thru windows are currently not mentioned in the Spring Park zoning ordinance, and a zoning text amendment in the C-2 District would be required. · The addition of the outdoor stage and permanent expansion of the patio could bring about potential noise/parking concerns on site. · Restroom requirements may kick in for these proposed changes that could alter the plans for development. Option 1: Addition of a coffee shop with a drive-through window and building addition on east side of the building. · A 2,591 square foot building addition would be proposed on the east side of the building. This addition would include a new coffee shop with the associated drive thru window and one of the proposed drive-thru sketches indicates a new curb cut (right-out only) on Shoreline Drive. · All setbacks are being met with this addition. (Required = no less than 30 feet where abutting a street or a residential use or district. No less than 50 feet where abutting a county road. No less than 50-feet from the OHWM. There are no side or rear setbacks.) · Impervious surface percentages for this proposed addition have not been provided but the applicant would need to submit this information with any future submittal and would be limited to the allowed 75%. This will likely not be an issue for this site. · The parking required for this site/use is one space for every three seats in the establishment. When the conditional use permit was granted in 2016, the plans indicated 74 indoor seats and 21 patio seats. This would have required 32 parking spaces and 52 parking spaces were provided. The brewery also shares parking with the site to the east. Option 1 includes seating for an additional 105 people, which would require an additional 35 parking stalls. In 2016 only 20 extra parking spaces were provided on site, so an additional 15 stalls would need to be accommodated with this plan. In addition, the drive-thru (and potential curb cut) would eliminate 3-4 parking stalls. If the Planning Commission is in favor of allowing this addition, details of the shared parking agreement must be shared with the city to prove the additional stalls can be handled with the parking agreement. · Issues to be discussed: parking and potential code amendment for drive-through. Back Channel Brewing 07.12.23 Page 3 Option 2: Small addition on the rear of the building. · A 928 square foot building addition would be proposed on the rear of the building (south). · All setbacks are being met with this addition. (Required = no less than 30 feet where abutting a street or a residential use or district. No less than 50 feet where abutting a county road. No less than 50-feet from the OHWM. There are no side or rear setbacks.) · Impervious surface percentages for this proposed addition have not been provided but the applicant would need to submit this information with any future submittal and would be limited to the allowed 75%. This will likely not be an issue for this site. · The parking required for this site/use is one space for each three seats in the establishment. When the conditional use permit was granted in 2016, the plans indicated 74 indoor seats and 21 patio seats. This would have required 32 parking spaces and 52 parking spaces were provided. The brewery also shares parking with the site to the east. Option 2 includes seating for an additional 46 people, which would require an additional 15 parking stalls. In 2016 20 extra parking spaces were provided on site, so the extra parking required for this small addition would be accommodated with the number of spaces on site. Stage Addition: construction of standard size stage in southwestern portion of the parking lot patio (temporarily approved during the pandemic) to accommodate music acts (approximately 200 sf), and to make the temporary status of the rear patio permanent. The applicant received approval during the pandemic to use the back parking lot at this site for outdoor service. The small patio adjacent to the building was approved in 2016, and a conditional use permit amendment and variance was granted in 2018 to expand the patio beyond 30% of the total customer floor area. In 2020, the request to use the back parking lot for outdoor service was granted on a temporary basis but has been used regularly since that time. The applicant is now requesting that the back patio be used on a permanent basis, with no construction proposed except for the set up of a permanent 200 square foot stage. The existing patio area is enclosed by safety rails and there is no plan to permanently enclose the space. All parking calculations listed in Options 1 and 2 would be affected by this permanent patio addition. By allowing the temporary outdoor service area to become permanent, 25-30 parking spaces are taken out of the parking count. If the applicant is directed to make the Back Channel Brewing 07.12.23 Page 4 appropriate application to make this permanent addition, the shared parking agreement with the site to the east must be submitted and evaluated by staff. The specific requirements for outdoor patios associated with breweries are listed below: Outdoor area. Outdoor dining, drinking, or service as an accessory use for taprooms may be allowed subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall be required to submit a site plan and other pertinent information demonstrating the location and type of all tables, refuse receptacles, and wait stations. 2. The outdoor area shall be fenced to define its boundaries and access to the outdoor area be provided only via the principal building. 3. The size of the outdoor area is restricted to no more than 30 percent of the total customer floor area within the principal structure. 4. The outdoor area is screened from view from adjacent residential uses in accordance with section 42-64(j) of this Code. 5. All lighting be hooded and directed away from adjacent residential uses and public rights-of-way in accordance with section 42-63(h) of this Code. 6. The applicant demonstrates that pedestrian circulation is not disrupted as a result of the outdoor dining area by providing the following: i. Outdoor area shall be segregated from through pedestrian circulation by means of fencing. ii. Minimum clear passage zone for pedestrians at the perimeter of the taproom shall be at least five feet without interference from parked motor vehicles, bollards, trees, tree gates, curbs, stairways, trash receptacles, street lights, parking meters, or the like. iii. Overstory canopy of trees, umbrellas or other structures extending into the pedestrian clear passage zone or pedestrian aisle shall have a minimum clearance of seven feet above sidewalk. 7. The outdoor area is surfaced with concrete, bituminous or decorative pavers or may consist of a deck with wood or other flooring material that provides a clean, attractive, and functional surface. 8. A minimum width of 36 inches shall be provided within aisles of the outdoor area. 9. Additional off-street parking shall be required pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 42-67 of this Code based on the additional seating area provided by the outdoor area. 10. Refuse containers are provided for self-service outdoor dining areas. Such containers shall be placed in a manner which does not disrupt pedestrian circulation and must be designed to prevent spillage and blowing litter. Back Channel Brewing 07.12.23 Page 5 Items to note if this project moves forward: · The site plan will need to be revised to include a table layout, refuse locations, and wait stations (#1). · Additional parking will need to be accommodated elsewhere on site to project for the needs of the outdoor area (#9). · Another variance will be required because the outdoor area will greatly exceed what was previously approved for the patio being in excess of 30% of the floor area (#3). A conditional use permit amendment would also be required. · There should be a discussion on the fencing of the outdoor area. Access to the outdoor area must be from inside the building only (#2). Safety rails do not really prohibit someone from entering the back outdoor area given that they can easily be moved or can be jumped over. · Parking is a concern when major outdoor events are held. · Noise would also be a concern with a permanent stage. The applicant would be required to prove how noise attenuation would be handled for nearby residents, given that there are single family homes in close proximity to this site. Fire Suppression/Restrooms Perhaps the biggest restraints for the proposed improvements are the need for adding a fire suppression system and additional restroom facilities. The code requires a sprinkler system to be installed in an A-2 (drinking and dining establishment) if the occupant load exceeds 99. As a result, there is an occupant load established at 99 persons at this time. The use has probably already exceeded that occupant load with patio activities and other events. If the building gets a sprinkler system, then the next constraining factor becomes restrooms. There are currently sufficient restrooms (if the drawings accurately represent the current configuration) for 160 people. Additional restrooms would need to be provided to exceed 160. It should be noted that occupancy of patio and outdoor spaces would be included in this count. “Temporary” or “portable” restrooms can be used for event activities, but not for regular business activities. If a band becomes a regular event, temporary or portable restroom capacity would not be allowed to be counted. The same would go for food trucks. In essence, a clear occupant load number must be identified for all outdoor areas and indoor areas. The requirements for restrooms and fire suppression are nonnegotiable as these are required by the state building code. At one time, the applicant had expressed a desire to permanently provide portable restrooms/trailer on site rather than add permanent facilities, but according to the information supplied by the Building Inspector, this will not be allowed. Back Channel Brewing 07.12.23 Page 6 Process If the Planning Commission shows support for these potential projects at Back Channel Brewing, the applicant would need to apply for a conditional use permit amendment to the original C.U.P granted in 2016 for the brewery with a tap room, and an amendment to the 2018 C.U.P. to expand the patio. A variance would also be required to amend the variance already granted for the patio (prior to 2020) exceeding 30% of the indoor seating area. If Option 1 is favorable to the Commission, a zoning code amendment would be required to allow for a drive-thru window and to set up standards for such use. Drive-Thru Research Because the use of a drive-thru is neither expressly permitted or prohibited in the zoning ordinance, the use is prohibited, which is the case with drive-thru uses. In order to allow for the coffee drive-thru, an ordinance amendment would be required. The applicant has provided two drive-thru options for review—one with a curb cut and one without a curb cut. The proposed layout of the drive-thru with a curb cut indicates a right- out movement only on Shoreline Drive. The main items to be concerned with for drive-thru service are that of stacking, traffic and pedestrian flow. While the plans submitted for the drive-thru have not raised any red flags, this issue should be further studied with an abbreviated traffic study for this use, and the location of the drive-through. The City would want to avoid stacking on the County road, or stacking that impedes the flow of traffic or pedestrian movements for the adjacent site. If a curb cut is pursued for a right-out on Shoreline Drive as shown, a permit from Hennepin County will be required. If a code amendment is pursued other drive-thru ordinances will be researched. At first glance, Wayzata requires a stacking lane of 180 feet for drive-thru facilities and Excelsior requires a stacking lane of 120 feet. Some cities require enough room in the drive-thru for anywhere from 4 to 8 vehicles. Summary The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed site plans and all issues associated with Back Channel Brewing Co.’s request to expand their facility. Direction should be provided on the following: 1. Will the Planning Commission support a coffee/drive-thru use on this site, and if so, would it support research for a code amendment to allow for this use. 2. Will the Planning Commission support the removal of required parking stalls for the use of an enlarged outdoor patio with the addition of a stage in the rear yard of the site. 701 Xenia Avenue South | Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 | (763) 541-4800 Location Map for 4787 Shoreline Drive Back Channel Brewing Co. 701 Xenia Avenue South | Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 | (763) 541-4800 Aerial for 4787 Shoreline Drive Back Channel Brewing Co. Back Channel Addition/Patio We are becoming increasingly busy at the brewery year over year,and in an effort to better meet the demand and grow our business in the colder months of the year,we want to add some conditioned space to our building for indoor seating. We are hoping to tie this in with our lease renewal,which is due this winter and in effect March 2024,so that we can commit to a longer lease period.We obviously love our location,the community,Spring Park,etc.and want to stay here indefinitely.We are continuously growing and want to capitalize on this growth the best that we can.Adding space for patrons in the offseason is toward the top of that list. The building owner,Joel,is aware and on board. I’ve attached two options. The larger option would in all likelihood include a coffee shop,which would bring in a new revenue stream during hours we aren’t typically operating.It’s essentially imperative that a drive-thru be a part of this plan. Feedback from Lori stressed that we address the possibilities of a drive-thru with the city.I’ve attached two drive-thru options as well as the layout of the new space.(subject to small changes,of course). The smaller option is also attached.This would be a simpler,less expensive way for us to add room for customers in the colder months.We understand that fire suppression will need to be added to the building with this option.Our main question:can we add this square footage without adding additional permanent bathrooms,instead adding temporary bathroom options outdoors during warmer months (trailer bathrooms or individual). Our architect drew option two to intentionally satisfy indoor occupant to bathroom ratio so that will not be a problem. If we have to add permanent bathrooms with the smaller option,it will likely not be feasible economically or spatially without reverting back to the larger option. Patio We are hoping to make our parking lot patio area a mainstay for the future.Since we were allowed to utilize the space beginning in June of 2020,it has taken our business to another level while still being able to provide the necessary parking throughout the marina center.The additional patio area has been well received by our patrons and it ensures that patrons can enjoy their own space without having to be shoulder to shoulder with other people.It has essentially become the ultimate gathering space on Lake Minnetonka and we would really like to get this space set in stone forever. At this time,we aren't looking to perform any construction in the area.We are currently using safety rails to create the patio border and it has worked really well so far,and we plan to keep using them going forward.However,we would like to build a standard-sized stage in the southwestern portion of the parking lot patio to accommodate music acts that have become a big draw for us.The dimensions are yet to be determined,but it will likely be in the neighborhood of 200 square feet.We have included a diagram that shows where the stage will be located. Down the road,we would likely transition the safety rails into more of a permanent fixture and make more aesthetic and practical improvements to the patio.Additionally,we have talked about building a small deck along the west side of the parking lot patio,but that would also be something for down the road. EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384EXISTING PATIOA1.0EXISTINGSITE PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"EXISTING SITE PLAN1A1.0Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384NO P A R K I N G 10'-0" 10'-0" 1'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 24'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 18'-0"PROPOSED ADDITION(2591 SF)EXISTING PATIOEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGPROPOSED DRIVE-THRU20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"40'-0"18'-0"A1.1PROPOSEDSITE PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE PLAN1A1.1Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 NO P A R K I N G 20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"10'-0" 10'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 24'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0" 18'-0"EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384PROPOSED ADDITION(2591 SF)EXISTING PATIO12'-0"RIGHTTURNEXITONLYEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGPROPOSED DRIVE-THRUEXISTING PARKING40'-0"18'-0"90'-0"A1.2PROPOSEDSITE PLAN W/CURB CUT1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE PLAN W/ CURB CUT1A1.2Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 BEER HALL100BAR101HALL102WOMEN104MEN105EXIST'G BREWERY106PATIO110OFFICE 107A2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1342 SF/15 - 90 PPLBAR / BREWERY1308 SF/200 - 7 PPL58'-0"12'-0"2'-0"DRINK LEDGE 25'-0"3'-41 2"17'-71 2"MENWOMEN5'-0"3'-0"RESERVED HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT885 SF/15 - 59 PPL4'-41 4" 10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"10'-0"2'-6"3'-6"18'-0"STORAGE13'-2"8'-0"4'-4"12'-2"BENCH SEATING 7'-0"8'-0"3'-6"3'-6"12'-0"10'-1012"5'-0"14'-6"26'-412"HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1,090 SF/15 - 73 PPLVESTIBULERESERVED PATIOA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT250 SFMERCHMERCHCOFFEEBAR /120 SF/200 -1 PPL45'-8"45'-1012"DRINK LEDGEDRIVE-THRUWINDOWNEW WALLSEXISTING WALLSA2 - BAR/RESTAURANTF2 - FACTORY (BREWERY)WITHOUT PATIO:WATER CLOSETS = 1 PER 40 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)230 P/2 = 115 M & W = 3 WC EACHSINKS = 1 PER 75 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)230 P/2 = 115 M & W = 2 LAV EACHA2.0MAIN LEVEL PLAN1/4" - 1'-0"MAIN LEVEL+ PLAN1A2.0Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384EXISTING PATIOPROPOSED ADDITION(928 SF)18'-0"53'-0"A1.1PROPOSEDSITE PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE PLAN1A1.1Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 NEW WALLSEXISTING WALLSA2 - BAR/RESTAURANTF2 - FACTORY (BREWERY)WITHOUT PATIO:WATER CLOSETS = 1 PER 40 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)150 P/2 = 75 M & W = 2 WC EACHSINKS = 1 PER 75 P/ SEX (SEPARATE M & W)150 P/2 = 75 M & W = 1 LAV EACHBEER HALL100BAR101HALL102WOMEN104MEN105EXIST'G BREWERY106OFFICE 107A2 - BAR/RESTAURANT1342 SF/15 - 90 PPLBAR / BREWERY1308 SF/200 - 7 PPLRESERVED HALLA2 - BAR/RESTAURANT731 SF/15 - 49 PPL18'-0"53'-1"OFFICEB - OFFICE166 SF/150 - 2 PPLHALL35'-5"5'-312"12'-412"A2.0MAIN LEVEL PLAN1/4" - 1'-0"MAIN LEVEL PLAN1A2.0Site Plan Review6-15-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 15, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 NO P A R K I N G 20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"10'-0" 10'-0" 18'-0" 26'-0"EXISTING BREWERY4787 SHORELINE DR,SPRING PARK, MN 55384PROPOSED ADDITION(2591 SF)EXISTING PATIO14'-0"RIGHTTURNEXITONLYEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGEXISTING PARKINGPROPOSED DRIVE-THRUEXISTING PARKING40'-0"18'-0"89'-0"TRAFFIC FLOWTRAF F I C F L O W TRAF F I C F L O W TRAF F I C F L O W 26'-0"26'-0"23'-0" 22'-0"EXISTING PATIO(DASHED)TRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAFFIC FLOWTRAF F I C F L O W TRAF F I C F L O W TRAFFIC FLOWPROPOSEDSTAGEA1.2PROPOSEDSITE INGRESS /EGRESS PLAN1/16" - 1'-0"PROPOSED SITE INGRESS / EGRESS PLAN1A1.1Site Plan Review6-30-23©ACDC, 2023I hereby certify that this plan,specification or report as preparedby me or under my directsupervision and that I am a dulyregistered architect under thelaws of the State of MinnesotaSignature49948Andrew CampbellSignatureJune 30, 2023ArchitectCurrent IssueAndy Campbell Design Company111 E 26th St, Suite BMinneapolis MN 55404612-354-7064andy@acdcstudio.comSheet TitleSheet NumberNameDateRegistration NumberRevision HistoryDateIssued ForBack Channel Brewing Co. 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384