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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 1999 Page 4 Council Business. continued City Code states that Council, "at its sole discretion, may allow a lesser distance upon making a finding that the location of said license is not unduly detrimental to the public health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of New Brighton." Also, "such findings shall be made by Council after considering the effect of natural barriers, highway thoroughfares, proximity to park areas and other areas of public assembly, the activities conducted in any such church or school, the nature of the license operation and the orientation of an access to the building and property. " The Police Department noted no objection to granting a waiver of the distance requirement. However, City Code requires a public hearing prior to granting a new liquor license. Benke believes the public hearing should be held prior to consideration of the distance waiver, and the waiver should be incorporated into the action taken at the hearing. Applicants David Anton and Tim Gabel said their store would be located 361 ft. from the Church, however, the Eagles Club which sells on-sale liquor is located 381 ft. from that same church. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere verified that distance restrictions relate to both on and off sale liquor licenses, however, the Eagles Club permit may have predated Code restrictions. Benke suggested that Anton and Gabel speak to the Economic Development Department regarding other possible sites within the City. Larson asked the number of parking stalls required for this operation. City Planner Cary Teague said a ratio of one stall/200 sq. ft. determines the number of stalls, and this site falls short of that requirement. If the applicants expanded the building, a site plan review is required and parking standards would need to be met. Gabel added that liquor store locations are required to be distanced more than one mile apart. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Hoffman, to SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 1999, AT 7:30 P.M. TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR AN OFF- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 570 OLD HIGHWAY 8 NW. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates The North Suburban Gavel Association is seeking nominates for its Volunteer Leadership Service Award. The 1999 League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference will be held March 25. Members of the Planning Commission and Comprehensive Planning Task Force are invited to attend a seminar focusing on Urban Sprawl sponsored by the Sensible Land Use Coalition on March 31. Council Business Distance Waiver for Off-sale Liquor License Report 99-059 Announcements and Updates Gavel Association LMC Conf. Urban Sprawl