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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2005 Page 5 1 8.3 AMCON—St. Anthony Marketplace 2 3 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Representatives from AMCON are back before the Commission to 4 request a Concept Review of their proposal for the Outlot on the corner of Kenzie Terrace and 5 Highway 88, St. Anthony Marketplace. She stated that Mr. Tucci submitted applications for a 6 Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant within 250-feet of a residential area; a Variance Petition 7 for the building setback on the Outlot; a Variance Petition for the on-site parking and an updated 8 landscaping plan. 9 10 Paul Tucci, OPPIDAN, representing AMCON St. Anthony, stated that he is back to provide the 11 Commission with an update noting that the last time this proposal went through Council there 12 was a lot of discussion. He indicated that the resounding comments were two-fold, stating that 13 the Council would prefer to see a restaurant on the Outlot. He stated that the Council was 14 concerned that at 3400 square feet that the structure would be too small for restaurant and that it 15 could possibly turn into a bar versus a family-style restaurant. He stated that the plan is basically 16 the same plan from the first Concept Review and public hearing except that the restaurant is now 17 moved to the front, the drive-through window has been removed and a concrete patio has been 18 included and the parking requirements have been adjusted. He noted that they also increased the 19 size of the restaurant by approximately 1000 feet adding that the variance request still holds for 20 the setback and reviewed. He indicated that they have talked to the City's Landscaping Engineer 21 about the changes and would continue to work with Staff throughout the process. He stated that 22 it is their plan to use the same landscaper to ensure consistency. He noted that the storefront 23 elevations are the same adding that they no longer have multiple signs and assured the 24 Commission that the signage would meet all City requirements for size. He reviewed the 25 elevations from each side of the structure noting that they have added more windows and a door 26 exiting to the concrete patio to the east. He stated that the north elevation remains the same and 27 includes opaque glass to give the look of a storefront. He stated that they have also added more 28 glass to the west and carried the side look around to include the canopies. He stated that the 29 restaurant would have roughly 155 seats noting that the last proposal used 125 in the 30 calculations. He provided the Commission with an overview of the kitchen facilities and dining 31 area noting that it is similar to the original proposal adding that the dining area is a bit larger. He 32 stated that the menu offered would be American-fare, similar to a Champs style restaurant. He 33 stated that their understanding is that the liquor license would be 50/50 and outlined in the lease. 34 He assured the Commission that this restaurant would not be another Stonehouse noting that 35 they do plan to accommodate pull tabs, but they do not want this to be the impetus to push it over 36 the 50-percent ratio requirements. 37 38 Commissioner Galyon noted that the pull tab business tends to come to bar businesses adding 39 that he would like to ensure that everyone understands that the deal could be terminated if it 40 causes the operator to go over the 50/50 limit. He stated that he wants to be sure that this ratio is 41 not violated. Mr. Tucci assured the Commission that this concern would be addressed internally 42 within the documentation. 43 44 Commissioner Galyon asked if the patio area would also include outside dining. Mr. Tucci 45 stated that this is the intent for the outside patio area noting that per City Ordinance this area has