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Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting 5. Planning Cases April 1, 2009 Page 2 A. Planning Case CU2009-001 — Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Seasonal Sales at Robert's Sports Bar (2400 County Road H2) Community Development Director Roberts stated Robert's Sports Bar located at 2400 County Road H2 is requesting a conditional use permit to have outdoor seasonal sales in the parking lot of the facility. The applicant is requesting to have outdoor seasonal sales such as flea markets, farmer markets and auctions in the parking lot of the property. These activities would take place in morning hours to avoid conflict with the evening activities. He is proposing to rent space to vendors. He indicated there would be vendor spots on the north and east sides of the parking lot. Community Development Director Roberts stated the property is zoned B-3. He indicated there are 167 total parking spaces. The proposed plan has 78 spaces for vendors, 20 spaces for auction and 58 customer parking spots. The zoning code states outside sales are limited to 30 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use. The building is 11,295 square feet and that equals about 20 parking spaces. As proposed by the applicant, they would be over the number of spaces allowed by code for outside sales and as such, a variance would be needed. Community Development Director Roberts stated that Chapter 1125 of the city code requires the Planning Commission to review and address any potential adverse effects this may have. The Comprehensive Plan encourages existing businesses to remain in the city along with the introduction of new businesses. The CUP would be in line with the Comprehensive Plan. He felt that because the activity is on the furthest north part of the property assists in keeping the busiest activity away from the existing residential area. He noted that the arborvitaes located on the west edge of the property are in poor health and staff has recommended these be replaced. He did not know if this activity would depreciate the surrounding area. He stated it is a subjective call and will depend on how the activity is managed. He indicated there is no statistical information for a need for this activity. He indicated if vendors come and want to be there, and there is community support, then there is a need. Community Development Director Roberts stated this proposal has been challenging for City staff. He stated the city wants to see businesses succeed but also wants to make sure all businesses are being respectful to surrounding neighbors. He stated there are three possibilities tonight: 1) approval the proposed Conditional Use permit; 2) table the proposed conditional use permit and have it brought back with specific direction for the applicant; or 3) deny the proposed conditional use permit. Commissioner Cramblit questioned why the sales would be on Thursday instead of Friday and Saturday. Mr. Kevin Halverson, Robert's Sports Bar, indicated he would like to join in on the Thursday garage sale traffic. He thought residents could bring their garage sale items to Robert's and have the sale in one location. He stated he envisions somewhat of a "Market fest" setting.