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The proposed definition for the term would be as follows: <br />Beverage production and bottling. A facility for the production and bottling of <br />beverages including but not limited to soft drinks, milk, beer, wine, spirits, etc., but <br />not including hazardous or toxic materials. <br />An additional consideration related to these facilities, is the recently adopted state law that <br />allows breweries to have taprooms, restaurants, and banquet facilities as accessory uses. The <br />city code does not currently allow this type of license, but the City Council will be considering <br />such a change along with this zoning ordinance amendment. As not all of the beverage <br />production/bottling establishments would be eligible for such a use, staff is proposing that the <br />following use be added to the accessory use section of the LI & GI zoning districts: <br />Brewers taproom accessory to the principal use of a beverage production and <br />bottling establishment <br />The proposed definition of the term `Brewers taproom' would be as follows: <br />Brewers taproom. On -sale of malt liquor produced by the brewer for consumption <br />on the premises of the brewery per State Statute Section 340A.301. A brewer's <br />taproom may also include a restaurant and associated on -sale liquor sales. <br />Zoning Ordinance — Brew Pubs <br />Within the commercial zoning districts, only the Limited and General Business (LB & GB) <br />districts allow both restaurants and liquor sales — on sale. As Brewpubs operate as both uses, <br />staff is proposing that only within those zoning districts should a Brewpub be allowed. Staff is <br />recommending adding the following use within the permitted uses of the LB & GB zoning <br />districts: <br />Brew Pubs <br />The proposed definition of the term `Brew Pubs' would be as follows: <br />Brew Pub. A restaurant that conducts the retail sale of malt liquor which is brewed <br />on the premise in compliance with state and federal laws. Areas used exclusively for <br />brewing operations shall not exceed 25 percent of the total floor area. <br />Findings <br />Section 2 Subdivision 1 of the Zoning Ordinance states that The Planning and Zoning Board <br />shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgment shall be based <br />upon, but not limited to, the following factors: <br />1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and <br />provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />• <br />• <br />