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Page 4 h. The remodel and redevelopment of the property shall conform as closely as possible and practicable to the Village at St. Anthony design standards and PUD documents. 2. The Applicant shall submit the appropriate plans and permits for review and approval before beginning any construction or other alterations that requires a permit (i.e. building permit for any interior work, sign permit, electrical permit, plumbing permit, etc.). 3. Outdoor seating associated with the restaurant use is allowed, provided the establishment exercise significant efforts to reduce the likelihood of noisy or disruptive activities in the outdoor seating area after 10:00 pm. 3. The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in the vicinity; and Surrounding land uses in the immediate vicinity include undeveloped property to the north, high density residential to the east, and commercial to the south located on the other side of the rail road tracks. Property to the west, in the City of Columbia Heights, includes commercial and high density residential. The site has been used as a restaurant in the past. Having the business open until 1 a.m. may have an impact on noise associated with patrons leaving the restaurant in the morning hours. The addition of outdoor seating will increase the likelihood of noise later in the evening. However, the hours of operation and proposed conditions are similar to those for the Village Pub, which is also within 250 feet of a residential structure or zoning district and allows outdoor activities between up until 1:00am. Currently, the design configuration of the outdoor seating area faces Stinson Boulevard, buffered from the adjacent residential use by the primary structure of the establishment, a parking lot and a road. These factors may reduce the probability of a noise concern during the late night hours. Criterion met. 4. The use will provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare. It is a common trend to include an aspect of outdoor seating and patio areas for restaurant uses. Having an option to sit outside, especially in higher traffic areas, like on Stinson, would contribute to the public benefit insomuch as they have options for dining and entertainment. Criterion met. CONCLUSION The Applicant has applied for a CUP to add 40 outdoor seats to the establishment located at 3701 Stinson Boulevard. A 2015 CUP issued for the premises prohibited the addition of outdoor seating without an additional CUP amendment for a restaurant located within 250 feet of a residential structure of zoning district. The primary concern at that time was the propensity for noise at an establishment allowed to operate until 1:00 am. Although noise remains a concern, the design sketch indicates that the placement of the outdoor seating area along Stinson Boulevard at a maximum distance from the neighboring residential structure to the east will reduce the likelihood of audibility and visibility concerns. Additionally, the proposed environment is very similar to the operation at the Village Pub establishment, also located within 250 feet of a residential area and which allows outdoor activities up until 1:00 am in its outdoor seating area. POSSIBLE ACTIONS 1. Request Additional Information and Continue the Public Hearing. It appears the Applicant has provided all of the required information for the City Council’s evaluation. Should the City Council 24