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Planning Commission November 20, 2001 Page 6 .1 for 50 persons while the State Statute says seating should be for 30 persons,thus 2 the applicant meets the condition on seating. 3 Henry indicated that, in order to serve wine, another requirement is the 4 establishment must regularly serve meals that are prepared on the premises. The 5 applicant plans to offer a light menu of sandwiches,pastries, and desserts from 6 6:00 a.m. until closing. 7 Henry added that one question that the City Attorney asked of the Village Blend 8 Cafes' request was to the definition of a restaurant and the offerings on the menu 9 in the context of serving wine. In a recent case, it was determined that preparing 10 and serving coffee and dessert does not constitute preparing and serving a meal. 11 The conclusion was reached because the word"meal"refers to a group of food 12 items that include a main course, and frequently includes a beverage,dessert and 13 other food items. 14 Henry stated that, since Village Blend plans to serve sandwiches and pastries, 15 perhaps that it enough to constitute a_meal. In addition to wine, Henry continued, 16 other beverages to be offered at the Village Blend Cafe include coffee and 17 smoothies. 18 Henry indicated that, overall,the Village Blend Cafe concept fits with the City 19 Ordinance. 20 Commissioner Hanson wondered, if Village Blend Cafe did not qualify as a 21 restaurant, would they need to look at a conditional use permit. 22 Tom Brever stated that the issue was to have a license for the on-sale wine. He 23 stated that the Pavelkas propose to serve food (sandwiches, soups,pastries, 24 coffees). He added that the question was whether or not it was a conditional use 25 situation. 26 Mr. Brever continued that,because of the unique location of the property(located 27 within 250 feet from a residential district),they are requesting a conditional use 28 permit. 29 Chair Melsha stated that there are two conditional uses,but the liquor conditional 30 use does not require the Planning Commission to define that Village Blends Cafe 31 is a restaurant. Henry stated that was true. 32 Don and Kim Pavelka, the property owners, came forward to express the reason. 33 for their vision for a gathering place for the residents of St. Anthony. He added 34 . that they wanted Village Blends to meet the needs of residents providing them 35 with a place to meet for a cup of coffee during the day, and dessert and a glass of 36 wine at night.