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remaining 40% of the building is currently vacant. The Narrows Saloon has determined that i�i order to meet the needs of the changing demographics of the surrounding area, aiid evolve in response to the increasing regulation surrounding second hand smoke, it must expand its restaurant business to remain viable, It is the view of man�gement that the emphasis of the business musi shift toward a family fi•iendly restaurant with adult inusic entertaiiunent as an attraction in the evenings, rather than the current night club and bar that also serves food. The plan also requires that The Narrows Saloon remain snioke free despite the more permissive amendment by the Heimepin County Conlmissioners regarding smoking. The decision to remain smoke free continues � veYing pY•oblem of outdoor smoking areas that accommodate people's smoking while trying to keep patrons from spilling into the public parking lot. Accordingly, The Narrows Salooll is requesting an amendment of its coiiditional use perinit to allow the expansion of its restaurant and kitchen and a building permit to cre�te a fenced patio area that serves as a screened and contained area for patrons who smoke. HISTORY OF APPLICATION Initially, The Narrows Saloon presented a plan that included the following: (1) planter boxes and trees on the front of the building; (2) an outside fenced-in se�ting area with 30 seats on the fi•ont of the building on the current sidewalk; (3) a new six door vestibule extending out froin the front of the building on the current sidewalk; (4) expansion of the restaurint into the vac�nt 40% of the building including a party room; (5) an outdoor fenced in seating area, extending to the property borders, with an additional 84 seats and outdoor bar service; (6) a new four door vestibule exiending fi•om the back of the building within the property lines; and (7) a kitchen 16' x 13' kitchen exp�nsion off the northeast corner of the building. The Plaiu7ing Commission cited various concerns regarding the set back requirenients for tlle front, back and sicles of the real esiate. By way of summary, the following were identif ed as problematic by the PI1i1111(lg C01111111551011: �1� Che vestibule, sealing and l�lanters in front oF the building; (2) the size of the seating area in the back of the