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- APPROVED - <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />C. Discussion; Brew Pubs <br /> <br />Planner Sevald explained this topic was discussed by the Commission a year ago. He <br />commented on the Surley bill noting microbreweries now were allowed to sell beer onsite. He <br />indicated if the Commission was interested in allowing brew pubs in Mounds View, a zoning <br />code and licensing procedure would have to be approved by the City. He requested feedback <br />from the Commission on brew pubs and if this use should be allowed in Mounds View. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love stated she recently visited her son in San Diego where she had the pleasure <br />to visit Liberty Station. She did not believe it would be necessary to limit brew pubs to the <br />Highway 10 corridor. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson questioned where other communities were allowing brew pubs. Planner Sevald <br />stated this varies from community to community. He reported they were commonly allowed in <br />small downtown areas and industrial parks. He explained that brew pubs were mostly viewed to <br />be retail, but also had some manufacturing. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked if brew pubs most closely aligned with the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zoning <br />districts. Planner Sevald commented smaller restaurants (24 seats) were allowed in the B-2 <br />zoning district as a conditional use, but were a permitted use in the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the amount of beer that a microbrewery could brew on a <br />monthly basis. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson believed that a brewery would want to be located in a space that would allow <br />for success and not be too restrictive on the number of seats or parking. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love questioned if food would be allowed for the brew pubs. She supported the <br />City allowing food at brew pubs. Planner Sevald stated this could be allowed if the brew pub <br />had a commercial kitchen and proper licensing through the State. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klander was in favor of allowing brew pubs in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zoning <br />districts. He inquired if the City would have to require microbreweries to have food. Planner <br />Sevald indicated there were numerous types of brew pubs and microbrewery licenses with the <br />State, some allowed for food, while others did not. He recommended that the City of Mounds <br />View not require food, but that this decision be made by the license holder. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klander agreed with staff’s recommendation and wanted the Zoning Code <br />language to be broad enough that food would be allowed, but not required by the City. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rundle supported brew pubs being located in the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. <br /> <br />Commissioner French agreed with this suggestion. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson requested the Commission review a City zoning map. Planner Sevald reviewed <br />the City zoning map with the Commission noting the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zoning districts.