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April 28, 2015 Page 3 of 11 6. Consideration of Easements for City Project 15 -1, 2015 Street Rehabilitation. Motion by Councihnember Jacobsen, seconded by Councihnember Burg to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hcarinp. None. Council Business 1. Pratt Ordway Properties requests consideration of a Resolution, approving an amendment to a previously approved Planned Unit Development and a Special Use Permit to allow construction of an outdoor dining deck for The Exchange Food & Drink located at 500 5th AVE NW, Suite 105. City Manager Lotter indicated Planning Director Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. Planning Director Gundlach reported The applicant is requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Special Use Permit to permit construction of an outdoor dining deck at 500 5th AVE NW, Suite 105. Specifically, the tenant space proposing outdoor dining is the corner tenant of the building known as Building E within the Main Street Village mixed use development. The existing tenant is The Exchange Food & Drink, which is located at the northwest corner of 5th AVE NW and 51h Street NW (also known as County Road E2 Extension), with the outdoor dining deck facing this intersection. The deck would be 956 sq. ft. and accommodate seating for 50 occupants. The deck would be constructed of treated lumber framing and the decking would be a composite material. It would be surrounded by a 42" railing, the underside would have lattice screening and a gas fire pit is proposed in the middle of the dining area. Staff reviewed a full analysis and found all Planned Unit Development and Special Use Permit criteria have been met based on the approval findings noted in the Resolution. She recommended the Council adopt a Resolution approving the request as submitted subject to compliance with 12 conditions. Mayor Jacobsen requested comment from the applicant. Jeff Spehart, The Exchange General Manager, thanked the Council for considering his request. Councilmember Stnlb asked if there was a demand for outdoor dining at The Exchange. He questioned if smoking would be allowed on the outdoor patio. Mr. Spehart explained his goal was not to add additional seating in the restaurant, but rather, offer outdoor dining as an amenity. He indicated that smoking would not be allowed on the south side of the deck. Counedmember Jacobsen inquired if the deck would be open until bar close. Mr. Spehart discussed his hours of operation noting his restaurant closed at 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and closed at midnight on Friday and Saturday. He commented that his restaurant has not been a late night destination. Councilmember Jacobsen requested further information on the proposed audio system that would be installed on the outdoor deck. Mr. Spehart stated he would be installing several speakers outside to provide background music. He explained that he would not be having any outdoor karaoke or live bands. Councilmember Burg appreciated The Exchange and was so glad that this nestaumt moved into the City of New Brighton. She provided comment on a recent discussion she had with her neighbors and encouraged Mr. Spehartt to advertise more to the community. Councilmember Bauman stippoil d the proposed fire pit on the deck. Councilmember Burg questioned when the outdoor dining area would be ready to customers. Mr. Spehart anticipated that the deck would be ready mid -May. 6. Easements for City Pmject15 -1. Public Hearing Council Business 1. Pratt Ordway Properties requests consideration of a Resolution, approving an amendment to a previously approved Planned Unit Development and a Special Use Permit to allow construction of an outdoor dining deck for The Exchange Food & Drink located at 500 5' AVE NW, Suite 105.