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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 1997 • Page 12 1 1. This request is within the spirit of maintenance and improvements which the City has 2 previously followed; 3 2. It will comply with all current building codes and standards; 4 3. The proposed size will be almost exactly the same size as the existing building; 5 4. No one appeared to speak against this request; 6 5. There are no other buildings in close proximity to this building; 7 6. There will be no change in matters of fire safety; and, 8 7. There appear to be no other degrees of encroachments other than those stated in the 9 request. 10 11 Wagner stated he appreciated the applicant requesting the setback variance before he built the 12 structure. He felt this was a justifiable request. 13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the garage setback variance for Preston 14 Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue based on the findings of the Planning Commission. 15 Motion carried unanimously. 16 5. Review Letter from Planning Commission. 17 Commissioner Gondorchin noted a letter he had written which was included in the Councilmember's packet. He noted the point of the letter was the feeling that the time was 4l9 right with the development of Apache Plaza, for the opportunity to change City policy and 20 consider relinquishing the rights or partial rights of on-sale liquor and granting them to a 21 private party. This proposal would be for a dinner establishment which served liquor, not for 22 a bar. This would not impact the City of St. Anthony off-sale liquor operations as it would 23 draw from different demographics. It would attract families and would give an opportunity to 24 people who live in St. Anthony to support an establishment in the City. He suggested a 25 professional make a financial assessment of the area to see if this type of establishment would 26 be feasible in the City. 27 Wagner stated he agreed that it was time for the City to consider this issue. 28 Faust asked if the Planning Commission or City Manager had received any inquiries from 29 such an establishment. 30 Mayor Ranallo stated that from time to time there have been inquiries. OPUS has always left 31 the door open for establishments such as this. He stated however, he did not believe the 32 residents would vote in favor of a referendum to support split liquor if it would result in the 33 addition of a bar. 34 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was not in favor of the addition of a bar. He would like 35 a fine dining establishment that served liquor. Possibly there could be some language in the referendum to stipulate this.