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Planning & Zoning Board December 14, 2011 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amend ing Sections 1, 7, and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to include uses such as Beverage Production and Bottling, Brewers Taproom s , and Brew Pubs within certain zoning districts Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson, presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment . Staff noted that the city’s Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended approval of the amendment at th eir meeting on December 1. Staff addressed questions of the B oard . Board members suggested that allowances for outdoor seating , beer and wine tastings, and sales of growlers be included in the amendments. Staff stated that the board could include these in their recommendation. C hair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6 :51 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 6 :52 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden . Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend approval of amendments to Sections 1, 7, and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to include uses such as Beverage Production and Bottling, Brewers Taproom, and Brew Pubs within certain zoning districts with additional amendments to allow for beer and wine tastings, retail sales including growlers, and outdoor seating at taprooms. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden . Motion carried 5 - 0 . VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Business Licensing / Certificates of Occupancy / Non -Conforming Uses & Sites Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report regarding the licensing of businesses in the city. Board Member comments included the following: • If the C ity requires a license for one type of business, such as massage therapy, th a n other related business types should be licensed as well (such as acupuncture, homeopathy, etc.). Where would the city draw the line? It would be difficult to limit licensing to specific business types.