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MINUTES OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Elizabeth Hammond.
Commission Members present: Sahnow, Novitsky, Fiorendino, Hoium, Kaiser, and Szurek.
Members absent: Schill
Also present were Elizabeth Hammond (Planner), Shelley Hanson (Secretary), and John Murzyn (Council
Liaison).
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Fiorendino nominated Szurek for Chair. There were no other nominations.
Szurek nominated Fiorendino for Vice Chair. There were no other nominations.
Kaiser nominated Hoium for Secretary/Treasurer. There were no other nominations.
Motion by Fiorendino , seconded by Kaiser , to elect Szurek Chairperson. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Szurek, seconded by Novitsky, to elect Fiorendino Vice Chairperson. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Kaiser, seconded by Novitsky, to elect Hoium Secretary/Treasurer. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
The meeting resumed under the leadership of Chairperson Szurek.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Hoium, seconded by Fiorendino, to approve the minutes from the meeting of December 4, 2018. All
ayes. MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARING
CASE NO: 2019-0201
APPLICANT: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
LOCATION: N/A
REQUEST: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT-Ordinance No. 1653, amending City Code of 2005, relating to
Community Centers, Banquet Halls, and Recreational Facilities within the City of Columbia Heights.
Hammond told members that under the direction of the City Council, staff proposes to add two definitions to
the Zoning Ordinance, defining Banquet Halls and Recreational Facilities. Currently these uses are called out in
the Zoning Ordinance as permitted uses; however, they are not defined. In addition, Specific Development
Standards are proposed to be added, which would guide the operation of Banquet Halls. Community Centers
and Recreational Facilities already have Specific Development Requirements called out in the City’s Zoning
Ordinance.
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Finally, staff has proposed to remove Community Centers, Recreational Facilities, and Banquet Halls as
permitted uses in the General Business and Central Business Zoning District. These uses would be changed to
conditional uses (which would still be allowed) in both the General Business and Central Business Zoning
District. If approved, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would be required to be obtained from the City, prior to
operation. These uses are proposed to be changed to conditional uses, due to the nature and potential
impacts on surrounding property.
Staff has reviewed Ordinance No. 1653, with the City Council at the January work session meeting, and the
City Council requested that staff bring this ordinance for consideration to the Planning Commission. Attached
is the ordinance, which shows how it currently reads, and outlines the proposed changes. If the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance as presented, it will go before the
council for two readings in February.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council shall make each of the following findings before granting approval of a request to amend the
Zoning Ordinance.
(a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
This is correct. Appropriately defining uses which are allowed in various zoning districts throughout the City,
and providing specific standards for those uses, assists staff when interpreting the Zoning Ordinance. Requiring
a Conditional Use Permit for uses which could potentially impact surrounding properties is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
(b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner.
This is correct.
(c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of
the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are
compatible with the proposed zoning classification.
N/A
(d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a
change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has
taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification.
N/A
Hammond reviewed the recommended changes made in Ordinance 1653. The changes were detailed in the
draft provided in the agenda packets. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of Ordinance No. 1653, being an ordinance amending City Code of 2005, relating to community centers,
banquet halls, and recreational facilities (indoor and outdoor) within the City of Columbia Heights.
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Questions/comments from members:
Hammond was asked if this change will affect existing facilities. She said the current facilities will be allowed
to operate without CUP approval unless there are constant problems that can’t be resolved. Then the City
could implement a CUP process where conditions would be established.
Fiorendino asked if the use of a facility changes, or if it is remodeled, would that trigger a need for a CUP.
Hammond said if the change warranted an approval from the Planning Commission or City Council, then yes, it
would trigger the need for a CUP to operate.
Sahnow asked if the changes made to the General Business permitted uses affected other changes to the City
Code. Hammond stated it did not. Sahnow then asked about Section 2 (F). “Music or amplified sounds shall
not be audible from adjacent residential uses”. He asked how that was determined or measured. Hammond
said that the Police Dept. currently enforces our noise ordinance, so she assumed it would be measured by
their decibel device and enforced at their discretion. She told members that language can be added before
this goes to the City Council to further define this if the members chose to do so.
Szurek said this could be addressed as a condition of the CUP for any future facilities during the approval
process. Sahnow still thought it should be better defined since the Zoning Code doesn’t have any language
addressing this. The other members agreed.
The members concurred that (F) should read as follows: “Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from
adjacent residential uses and must meet the requirements of the existing noise ordinance to ensure consistent
enforcement by our Police Dept.”
Hoium asked if this would affect businesses such as Planet Fitness or any future health clubs, or fitness
centers. Hammond said they would be included in this change.
Public Hearing was Opened.
There was no one to speak on this issue.
Public Hearing was Closed.
Motion by Hoium, seconded by Fiorendino , to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1653, there being ample
copies available to the public. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Hoium, seconded by Fiorendino, to recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1653,
as presented, noting the language change to Section 2 (F) as indicated above. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
The following Ordinance will go to the City Council February 11, 2019.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1653
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CENTERS, BANQUET
HALLS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR) WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
9.103 City Code of 2005, is amended to add the following definitions, and shall hereafter read as follows, to
wit:
Banquet Hall. A building for the purpose of hosting a party, banquet, wedding, reception or other social
events.
Recreational Facility (Indoor and Outdoor). Clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, trails and similar
facilities used by the general public for exercise, sports, or entertainment.
Section 2
9.107 (C) City Code of 2005, is amended to add the following Specific Development Standard, and shall
hereafter read as follows, to wit:
Banquet Hall.
(a)To the extent practical, new construction or additions to existing buildings shall be complementary and
compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings and exterior materials shall be compatible
with those used in the immediate neighborhood.
(b)An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by
landscaping, screening and other site improvements consistent with the character of the community.
(c)The facility shall meet all applicable building and fire codes and be licensed as required, by the State of
Minnesota or Anoka County.
(d)A transportation management plan shall be submitted to address off-street parking, bus loading and
unloading, traffic control, and the impact of the facility on surrounding roadways.
(e)The premises, all adjacent streets, sidewalks and alleys, and all sidewalks and alleys within 100 feet of
the use shall be inspected regularly for the purposes of removing any litter found thereon.
(f)Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential uses, and must meet the
requirements of the existing noise ordinance to ensure consistent enforcement by our Police Dept.
Section 3
9.110 (E ) (2) of City Code as it currently reads is amended as follows:
(E) GB, General Business District.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the GB,
General Business District:
(a) Community center.
(b) Government office.
(c) Government protective service facility.
(d) Public park and/or playground.
(e) Recreational facility, indoor.
(f) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(g) School, vocational or business.
(h) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(i) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(j) Automobile convenience facility.
(k) Automobile and motorcycle repair, minor.
(l) Banquet hall.
(m) Billiards hall.
(n) Bowling alley.
(o) Car wash.
(p) Clinic, medical or dental.
(q) Clinic, veterinary.
(r) Day care facility, adult or child.
(s) Financial institution.
(t) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(u) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(v) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(w) Funeral home.
(x) Greenhouse/garden center.
(y) Health or fitness club.
(z) Hotel/motel.
(aa) Laboratory, medical.
(bb) Liquor store, off-sale.
(cc) Museum or gallery.
(dd) Office.
(ee) Retail sales.
(ff) Service, professional.
(gg) Shopping center.
(hh) Studio, professional.
(ii) Studio, radio and television.
(jj) Theater, live performance.
(kk) Theater, movie.
(ll) Motor vehicle parts store.
(mm) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(nn) Brew pub.
9.110 (E ) (2) and (3) of City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(E) GB, General Business District.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the GB,
General Business District:
(a) Government office.
(b) Government protective service facility.
(c) Public park and/or playground
(d) School, vocational or business.
(e) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(f) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(g) Automobile convenience facility.
(h) Automobile and motorcycle repair, minor.
(i) Billiards hall.
(j) Bowling alley.
(k) Car wash.
(l) Clinic, medical or dental.
(m) Clinic, veterinary.
(n) Day care facility, adult or child.
(o) Financial institution.
(p) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(q) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(r) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(s) Funeral home.
(t) Greenhouse/garden center.
(u) Health or fitness club.
(v) Hotel/motel.
(w) Laboratory, medical.
(x) Liquor store, off-sale.
(y) Museum or gallery.
(z) Office.
(aa) Retail sales.
(bb) Service, professional.
(cc) Shopping center.
(dd) Studio, professional.
(ee) Studio, radio and television.
(ff) Theater, live performance.
(gg) Theater, movie.
(hh) Motor vehicle parts store.
(ii) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(jj) Brew pub.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB,
General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration
and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Community Center.
(b) Recreational Facility (Indoor and Outdoor).
(c) Banquet Hall.
(d) Government maintenance facility.
(e) Arcade.
(f) Automobile and motorcycle sales/rental, new.
(g) Automobile and motorcycle sales, used (in building).
(h) Recreational vehicle sales, new.
(i) Recreational vehicle sales, used (in building).
(j) Firearms dealer/shooting range.
(k) Hospital.
(l) Outdoor sales or display.
(m) Outdoor storage.
(n) Parking ramp.
(o) Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing.
(p) Printing and/or publishing.
(q) Consignment/secondhand store.
(r) Club or lodge.
(s) Currency exchange.
(t) Pawnshop.
(u) Drop-in facility.
(v) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(w) Animal kennel and/or shelter.
(x) Precious metal dealerships.
Section 4
9.110 (F) (2) of City Code as it currently reads is amended as follows:
(F) CBD, Central Business District.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the
CBD, Central Business District:
(a) Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floor commercial use.
(b) Community center.
(c) Government offices.
(d) Government protective services facility.
(e) Public parks and/or playgrounds.
(f) Recreational facility, indoor.
(g) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(h) School, vocational or business.
(i) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(j) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(k) Banquet hall.
(l) Billiards hall.
(m) Bowling alley.
(n) Clinic, medical or dental.
(o) Clinic, veterinary.
(p) Licensed day care facility, adult or child.
(q) Financial institution.
(r) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(s) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(t) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(u) Health or fitness center.
(v) Hotel or motel.
(w) Laboratory, medical.
(x) Liquor store, off-sale.
(y) Museum or gallery.
(z) Office.
(aa) Retail sales.
(bb) Service, professional.
(cc) Studio, professional.
(dd) Studio, radio or televisions.
(ee) Theater, live performance.
(ff) Theater, movie.
(gg) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(hh) Brew pub.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD,
Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration
and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Arcade.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Club or lodge.
(f) Fences greater than six feet in height.
9.110 (E ) (2) and (3) of City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(F) CBD, Central Business District.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the
CBD, Central Business District:
(a) Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floor commercial use.
(c) Government offices.
(d) Government protective services facility.
(e) Public parks and/or playgrounds.
(h) School, vocational or business.
(i) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(j) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(l) Billiards hall.
(m) Bowling alley.
(n) Clinic, medical or dental.
(o) Clinic, veterinary.
(p) Licensed day care facility, adult or child.
(q) Financial institution.
(r) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(s) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(t) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(u) Health or fitness center.
(v) Hotel or motel.
(w) Laboratory, medical.
(x) Liquor store, off-sale.
(y) Museum or gallery.
(z) Office.
(aa) Retail sales.
(bb) Service, professional.
(cc) Studio, professional.
(dd) Studio, radio or televisions.
(ee) Theater, live performance.
(ff) Theater, movie.
(gg) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(hh) Brew pub.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD,
Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration
and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Arcade.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Club or lodge.
(f) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(g) Community Center.
(h) Recreational Facility (Indoor/Outdoor).
(i) Banquet Hall.
Section 5
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
CASE NO: 2019-0202
APPLICANT: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
LOCATION: N/A
REQUEST: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT-Ordinance No. 1654, amending City Code of 2005, relating to
Brewer Taprooms, and Brew Pubs within the City of Columbia Heights.
Hammond stated that the City Council gave staff direction to change the definition of “Brew Pub”, which is
identified in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The proposed change would remove the barrel production limits
currently called out in the definition. In addition, a Specific Development Standard is proposed to be added to
the existing standards, which guide the operation of Brewer Taprooms and Brew Pubs. The new standard
would require that the facility adheres to all building and fire codes, and that the facility is licensed as required
by the State of Minnesota and Anoka County.
Staff proposes to remove the barrel production limits, which are currently imposed on Brewer Taprooms. A
Brewer Taproom is currently permitted in the General Business District with a limit of 3,500 barrels of malt
liquor a year. Removing this limit could make it easier for a brewery to locate and continue operating in the
City. In addition, it could be difficult for staff to accurately track.
Finally, Brewer Taprooms are currently permitted in the Central Business District. Staff proposes to remove
Brewer Taprooms and Brew Pubs as a permitted use in the Central Business District, and change these uses to
a conditional use in the Central Business District. Due to the nature of the uses, and the fact that the Central
Business District is a relatively small area with smaller lot sizes, and adjacent to residential areas, staff
proposes to require a Conditional Use Permit to mitigate any potential impacts to the surrounding area.
Staff reviewed Ordinance No. 1654, with the City Council at the January work session meeting, and the City
Council requested that staff bring this ordinance for consideration to the Planning Commission. Attached is
the ordinance, which shows how it currently reads, and outlines the proposed changes. If the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance as presented, it will go before the
council for two readings in February.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council shall make each of the following findings before granting approval of a request to amend the
Zoning Ordinance.
(a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
This is correct.
(b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property
owner.
This is correct.
(c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing
use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in
question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification.
N/A
(d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has
been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which
has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification.
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1654, being an
ordinance amending City Code of 2005, relating to Brewer Taprooms and Brew Pubs within the City of
Columbia Heights.
Questions or comments from members:
Hoium asked what the difference was between Brew Pubs and Brewer Taprooms. Hammond responded that
Brew Pubs are usually restaurants that brew and sell their beer on-sale, similar to Granite City Restaurants.
Brewer Taprooms are facilities where beer is brewed and it is served or sold in growlers. Food service is not
generally part of this business. Food trucks are used sometimes. Hammond explained our original ordinance
limited the production to 3,500 barrels per year. Staff is recommending removal of the limits. She gave
several examples of Brewer Taprooms and the amount they produced per year. Hammond said they have an
interested party who is considering a site in Columbia Heights and they would like to brew more than 5,000
barrels per year. Hammond said we can still put limits on the amount in the Central Business District with a
CUP if deemed an appropriate condition.
Public Hearing Opened.
There was no one to speak on this issue.
Public Hearing Closed.
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Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Kaiser, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1654, there being ample
copies available to the public. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Fiorendino , seconded by Sahnow, to recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1654,
as presented. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
The following Ordinance will go before the City Council February 11, 2019.
ORDINANCE NO. 1654
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO BREWER TAPROOMS AND BREW PUBS
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
9.103 City Code of 2005, as it currently reads is amended as follows:
BREW PUB. A restaurant that conducts the retail of on-sale malt liquor consumed and brewed on the premise.
and who manufactures less than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
9.103 City Code of 2005 is hereby amended to read as follows:
BREW PUB. A restaurant that conducts the retail of on-sale malt liquor consumed and brewed on the premise.
Section 2
9.107 (53) City Code of 2005, is amended to add the following Specific Development Standard, and shall
hereafter read as follows to wit:
Brewer Taprooms and Brew Pubs.
(a) All malt liquor production shall be within a completely enclosed structure.
(b) Mechanical equipment shall be placed and/or screened so as to minimize the visual impact on adjacent
properties and from public streets.
(c) In zoning districts where off-street parking is required, a transportation management plan shall be
submitted to address off-street parking, bus and freight loading, and traffic control.
(d) Loading areas shall not be oriented toward a public street, nor shall loading docks be located on the
side of any building facing an adjacent lot that is zoned residential. Where these districts or streets abut all
sides of the property, the loading areas shall be screened by a solid wall or opaque fence with a minimum
height of six feet, in addition to any required landscape buffer.
(e) Trash and/or recycling collection areas shall be enclosed on at least three sides by an opaque screening
wall or fence no less than six feet in height. The open side of the enclosure shall not face any public street or
the front yard of any adjacent property.
(f) By-products and waste from the production of malt liquor shall be properly disposed of off the property.
(g) The premises, all adjacent streets, sidewalks and alleys, and all sidewalks and alleys within 100 feet of
the use shall be inspected regularly for the purposes of removing litter found thereon.
(h) The facility shall meet all applicable building and fire codes, and be licensed as required, by the State of
Minnesota or Anoka County.
Section 3
9.110 (E) (2) City Code of 2005, as it currently reads is amended as follows:
(E) GB, General Business District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the GB General Business District is to provide appropriate locations for
general retail sales, services and other commercial developments that benefit from their proximity to other
commercial uses. These areas are located away from residential neighborhoods, along arterial roadways and
are accessible primarily by automobile.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the GB,
General Business District:
(a) Community center.
(b) Government office.
(c) Government protective service facility.
(d) Public park and/or playground.
(e) Recreational facility, indoor.
(f) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(g) School, vocational or business.
(h) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(i) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(j) Automobile convenience facility.
(k) Automobile and motorcycle repair, minor.
(l) Banquet hall.
(m) Billiards hall.
(n) Bowling alley.
(o) Car wash.
(p) Clinic, medical or dental.
(q) Clinic, veterinary.
(r) Day care facility, adult or child.
(s) Financial institution.
(t) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(u) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(v) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(w) Funeral home.
(x) Greenhouse/garden center.
(y) Health or fitness club.
(z) Hotel/motel.
(aa) Laboratory, medical.
(bb) Liquor store, off-sale.
(cc) Museum or gallery.
(dd) Office.
(ee) Retail sales.
(ff) Service, professional.
(gg) Shopping center.
(hh) Studio, professional.
(ii) Studio, radio and television.
(jj) Theater, live performance.
(kk) Theater, movie.
(ll) Motor vehicle parts store.
(mm) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(nn) Brew pub.
9.110 (E ) (2) City Code of 2005, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(E) GB, General Business District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the GB General Business District is to provide appropriate locations for
general retail sales, services and other commercial developments that benefit from their proximity to other
commercial uses. These areas are located away from residential neighborhoods, along arterial roadways and
are accessible primarily by automobile.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the GB,
General Business District:
(a) Community center.
(b) Government office.
(c) Government protective service facility.
(d) Public park and/or playground.
(e) Recreational facility, indoor.
(f) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(g) School, vocational or business.
(h) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(i) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(j) Automobile convenience facility.
(k) Automobile and motorcycle repair, minor.
(l) Banquet hall.
(m) Billiards hall.
(n) Bowling alley.
(o) Car wash.
(p) Clinic, medical or dental.
(q) Clinic, veterinary.
(r) Day care facility, adult or child.
(s) Financial institution.
(t) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(u) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(v) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(w) Funeral home.
(x) Greenhouse/garden center.
(y) Health or fitness club.
(z) Hotel/motel.
(aa) Laboratory, medical.
(bb) Liquor store, off-sale.
(cc) Museum or gallery.
(dd) Office.
(ee) Retail sales.
(ff) Service, professional.
(gg) Shopping center.
(hh) Studio, professional.
(ii) Studio, radio and television.
(jj) Theater, live performance.
(kk) Theater, movie.
(ll) Motor vehicle parts store.
(mm) Brewer taproom
(nn) Brew pub.
Section 4
9.110 (F) (2) and (3) City Code of 2005, as it currently reads is amended as follows:
(F) CBD, Central Business District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the CBD, Central Business District is to provide for the development and
redevelopment of the established downtown core, including a mix of retail, financial, office, service and
entertainment uses. Residential units are allowed within this district when located above a first floor
commercial use.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the
CBD, Central Business District:
(a) Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floor commercial use.
(b) Community center.
(c) Government offices.
(d) Government protective services facility.
(e) Public parks and/or playgrounds.
(f) Recreational facility, indoor.
(g) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(h) School, vocational or business.
(i) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(j) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(k) Banquet hall.
(l) Billiards hall.
(m) Bowling alley.
(n) Clinic, medical or dental.
(o) Clinic, veterinary.
(p) Licensed day care facility, adult or child.
(q) Financial institution.
(r) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(s) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(t) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(u) Health or fitness center.
(v) Hotel or motel.
(w) Laboratory, medical.
(x) Liquor store, off-sale.
(y) Museum or gallery.
(z) Office.
(aa) Retail sales.
(bb) Service, professional.
(cc) Studio, professional.
(dd) Studio, radio or televisions.
(ee) Theater, live performance.
(ff) Theater, movie.
(gg) Brewer taproom, not exceeding 3,500 barrels of malt liquor a year.
(hh) Brew pub.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD,
Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration
and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Arcade.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Club or lodge.
(f) Fences greater than six feet in height.
9.110 (F) (2) and (3) City Code of 2005, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(F) CBD, Central Business District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the CBD, Central Business District is to provide for the development and
redevelopment of the established downtown core, including a mix of retail, financial, office, service and
entertainment uses. Residential units are allowed within this district when located above a first floor
commercial use.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the
CBD, Central Business District:
(a) Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floor commercial use.
(b) Community center.
(c) Government offices.
(d) Government protective services facility.
(e) Public parks and/or playgrounds.
(f) Recreational facility, indoor.
(g) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(h) School, vocational or business.
(i) School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(j) Auditorium/place of assembly.
(k) Banquet hall.
(l) Billiards hall.
(m) Bowling alley.
(n) Clinic, medical or dental.
(o) Clinic, veterinary.
(p) Licensed day care facility, adult or child.
(q) Financial institution.
(r) Food service, convenience (fast food).
(s) Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(t) Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(u) Health or fitness center.
(v) Hotel or motel.
(w) Laboratory, medical.
(x) Liquor store, off-sale.
(y) Museum or gallery.
(z) Office.
(aa) Retail sales.
(bb) Service, professional.
(cc) Studio, professional.
(dd) Studio, radio or televisions.
(ee) Theater, live performance.
(ff) Theater, movie.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD,
Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration
and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Arcade.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Club or lodge.
(f) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(g) Brewer taproom
(h) Brew pub.
Section 5
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page 17
Feb 5, 2019
OTHER BUSINESS
2020 Census-Complete Count Committee
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Hammond told members that April 1, 2020 has been declared our next Census count which takes place every
ten years. It includes all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and other surrounding island territories. People of all ages,
races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens are to be counted. The data determines the number of seats
each state has in the US House of Representatives and is used to distribute billions in federal funds to local
states and communities.
Census tract 515.01 in Columbia Heights has been identified by the US Census Bureau as a low response area.
This is due to “hard to count” demographic make-up , such as college students, renters, people with
disabilities, immigrants/minorities, those with language barriers, senior citizens, and people living in poverty.
All these factors contribute to a lower response rate.
Staff will be working with the Census Bureau, The MN Demographic Center, and community stakeholders to
encourage participation. Our next step is to form a Committee, which will help organize a public campaign,
including events to help raise awareness of the importance of the census process, with the goal of improving
the response rate. Staff is in the process of recruiting volunteers to participate in this committee.
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Two informational meetings have been scheduled thus far. The first one is Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30-7:30
pm in the City’s Conference Room. Susan Brower from the MN State Demographer’s Office will be present to
explain the importance of the census and the impacts it has at the state and local levels. She will provide
resources and handouts to use to raise public awareness.
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The second meeting will be Tuesday, March 19 in the City’s Conference Room from 6:30-7:30 pm to actually
form the committee and organize ways to get the word out over the next year. If anyone on the commission
knows anyone who would be willing to help, please direct them to the Community Development Dept. Staff is
reaching out to other civic groups, church members, school district personnel, etc. to be participants of this
committee. It is meant to serve as a grass roots informational group to prepare the public so that they
respond. It is not meant to be a training platform for the census takers themselves.
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 pm, prior
to the Census Meeting.
Motion by Hoium, seconded by Sahnow, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary