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Planning Commission <br /> November 20, 2001 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 1 Commissioner Tillman stated that she also supported the conditional use permit <br /> 2 route. She added that a conditional use permit would give them the clout to solve <br /> 3 a problem, should one arrive. <br /> 4 Chair Melsha stated that they were denying the amendment, and suggested that <br /> 5 they request a conditional use permit. <br /> 6 Mr. Solie sought clarification in the process of applying for a conditional use <br /> 7 permit. Henry stated that she would connect with him and guide him through the <br /> 8 process. <br /> 9 City Councilmember Brian Thuesen came forward to express his wish that the <br /> 10 conditional uses become measurable to the Council (hours of operation, odor <br /> 11 assessment). He added that, if they continue down this path,that there was <br /> 12 certainly some possibility. <br /> 13 Commissioner Hanson asked if it would be appropriate for the Planning <br /> 14 Commission and/or the residents to tour the factory. He added that a tour would <br /> 15 help them to alleviate some of the concerns that have been expressed this evening. <br /> 16 Mr. Levitus stated that anyone was welcome to tour his facility. <br /> 17 Motion by Chair Melsha, second by Vice Chair Stille,to recommend the denial of <br /> 18 the petition to amend the light industrial district to include the use of wax in the <br /> 19 production of candles and the production of home fragrance products. <br /> 20 Alternatively, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council, <br /> 21 consideration of amending the light industrial zoning district to allow for those <br /> 22 uses as a permitted conditional use. <br /> 23 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 24 7.2 The Village Blend, 2900 Pentagon Drive, Conditional Use Permit for the sale of <br /> 25 beverages for consumption on the premises and a restaurant located less than 250 <br /> 26 feet from a residential district. <br /> 27 Henry indicated that the applicant plans to occupy the former Hennepin County <br /> 28 Library space in the St. Anthony Shopping-Center, located at 2900 Pentagon <br /> 29 Drive. <br /> 30 Henry stated that the request by Village Blend was two-pronged: to sell beverages <br /> 31 for consumption, including wine, on the premises; in addition, it is located within <br /> 32 250 feet of a residential district. According to the City Ordinance,the stated uses <br /> 33 are allowed within a permitted conditional use permit in the Commercial zoning <br /> 34 district. In addition,Henry indicated that the applicant would need to obtain an <br /> 35 on-sale wine license from the City Council. <br /> 36 Henry continued, stating that, according to City Ordinance, in order to serve wine <br /> 37 and get an on-sale wine license, the establishment must be considered a <br /> 38 "restaurant." The City Ordinance states a restaurant should accommodate seating <br />