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t i...Z J �' Item No: 08A M(l�C VIEW Meeting Date: March 23, 2020 L� ...) `. .,R.�. � ■ Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing, Resolution 9253, On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Restaurant Licenses for Sota Tap House and Grill Located at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard Introduction: In accordance with Chapter 502, Intoxicating Liquor, of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing and Council approval is required for a new liquor license request. In addition, Chapter 505, Restaurants, requires City Council approval for a restaurant license. Discussion: Sota Tap House and Grill, owners Kerry Gerard and Brad Povlitzki, are requesting an on -sale intoxicating liquor license and Class A restaurant license (occupancy load greater than 100, operating less than 16 hours per day) to operate a bar and grill at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard, previously occupied by EI Loro Restaurant, in the Mounds View Square Shopping Center. This request also includes Sunday Sales and an application for outdoor liquor consumption. This space has been unoccupied since late 2016. Staff has reviewed the requirements of Chapter 502, Intoxicating Liquor, and Chapter 505, Restaurants, of the Mounds View City Code and this request appears to meet all requirements set forth in both Chapters. Staff would like to point out that Chapter 502 states that an intoxicating liquor license cannot be granted for any premises within 200 feet of any permanently sited church as measured from the front door or outside seating area. The exception would be that the business receives at least 60 percent of its annual gross sales revenue from the sale of food. The proposed site is adjacent to Sunrise Methodist Church. However, it appears that the proposed outdoor patio is approximately 520 feet from the church building which is well over the required 200 feet. In addition, the floor plan submitted by the applicant shows 112 proposed bar/dining seats of which only 20 are bar seating (food is also served at the bar area). Staff is of the understanding that the main operation of the business will be food sales. The kitchen will be open to prepare and serve food Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. The business itself will close daily at 2:00 a.m. A draft copy of their basic menu is included in your packet. Additionally, the applicant has provided a copy of their State of Minnesota 2:00 a.m. application which is required if selling liquor until 2:00 a.m. Mounds View has one other business, the Mermaid, that has a 2:00 a.m. Certificate. The applicant has also indicated that the building will be remodeled as shown on the proposed plan. This includes a roll -down door behind the interior bar that opens to the patio. The applicant has already met with the Building Official who has been assured that the proper building permits will be obtained. As mentioned, the applicant is also requesting a license for outdoor liquor consumption. The premises currently has seating available in a designated