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Mounds View Planning Commission February 18, 2015 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />The Commission was in favor of allowing columbariums in churches, be built out of solid stone, <br />and be considered an accessory building. <br /> <br />Associate Heller explained this would be a starting place for the City Code and could be <br />amended in the future. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />C. Discuss a Potential Code Amendment to Allow Brew Pubs <br /> <br />Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the City Council discussed allowing <br />businesses like brewpubs or taprooms in the City since they are becoming very popular after the <br />State of Minnesota loosened up regulations relating to these types of businesses. The City <br />Council is open to allowing these types of uses and has asked the Planning Commission to <br />discuss this. A new taproom, Hammerheart Brewing (www.hammerheartbrewing.com) recently <br />opened in Lino Lakes, and Minneapolis and St. Paul have several, with more in the works. <br />Currently the Mounds View Zoning Code does not address brewpubs, taprooms or any type of <br />brewery, therefore none of them are allowed. Staff requested the Commission discuss this matter <br />and provide staff with direction on how to proceed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Elofson questioned if a brew pub would be successful in Mounds View. <br /> <br />Associate Heller stated that most brew pubs have been locating in Minneapolis and St. Paul. She <br />discussed how a taproom may work in the City if industrial space were made available. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love expressed concern with the amount of water a brewery or brew pub would <br />be using. <br /> <br />Associate Heller explained that State mandates would limit the number of barrels that could be <br />made on a yearly basis. She did not believe that water usage would be a concern. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schlitgen supported bringing a brew pub to Mounds View. He believed this <br />would be a unique amenity for the City. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rundle was in favor of allowing a brew pub or taproom and brewery as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love suggested that wine making also be considered. <br /> <br />The Commission recommended staff proceed with a code amendment to allow breweries, <br />taprooms, brew pubs or wineries in the City of Mounds View. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />D. Review Bylaws <br /> <br />Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the Planning Commission’s Bylaws <br />state that the Commission shall review the Bylaws on an annual basis. She explained that the last