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Planning & Zoning Board <br />November 10, 2021 <br />Page 8 <br />Mr. Laden agreed with Chair Tralle's instruction that staff to look into other <br />production beverages besides beer. He stated since a taproom, by definition, could be <br />an industrial bottling/brewing company with a tasting room, he did not think it would <br />be appropriate to allow such business in a commercial zone. He said brewpubs <br />should be allowed anywhere bars are allowed. <br />Mr. Shay clarified brewpubs are allowed in the same areas bars are, but brewer <br />taprooms are not. <br />Mr. Vojtech asked since breweries and brewpubs can serve food, can they also serve <br />a variety of beer, liquor, and alcohol. <br />Mr. Shay said liquor is limited. <br />Garage Area <br />Board Comments <br />Chair Tralle asked Mr. Shay if he has ever been told by a resident that their garage is <br />too large. <br />Mr. Shay said no. Vz <br />Chair Tralle asked Mr. Shay if he has heard residents say their garages should be <br />larger. <br />Mr. Shay said yes. He reminded the Board they are specifically addressing garage <br />area minimums, but he noted residents will always have the option to enlarge their <br />garages. <br />Mr. Reinert stated he would like to increase the garage area minimum to 22 ft. by 22 <br />ft. <br />Chair Tralle concurred. <br />Discussion ensued between City staff and the Board regarding whether square <br />footage should be measured from the exterior, midpoint, or interior of the wall. <br />Chair Tralle liked the idea of measuring from the interior of the wall because it is <br />clear how much useable space an individual has. <br />Mr. Laden explained the problem with measuring from the interior of the wall is the <br />dimensions are never on the plan and it requires the building inspector to scale up a <br />drawing. He recommended measuring from the exterior of the wall and if it is a party <br />wall, measuring from the midpoint. <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />