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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. A Conditional Use Permit is being requested for a class II restaurant within an existing multi-tenant building. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on March 22, 2023 and considered to be complete on March 31, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on May 30, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant, Caroline Cano-Garnica, is proposing to open a restaurant at 2160 Wayzata Boulevard West, a multi-tenant building with a variety of uses. The applicant is proposing to remodel two vacant units totaling approximately 1,700 square feet for the new restaurant. No exterior modifications are proposed at this time. The interior renovation will require a building permit and any proposed signage will require compliance with the Orono Sign Code and obtaining a sign permit. The applicant has indicated the shared parking lot that serves the multi-tenant building has enough parking for the proposed use. As applied the applicant has indicated 6 parking spots that are not currently striped for use of the restaurant. The proposed restaurant will serve liquor thus classifying it as a class II restaurant per the City Code, a liquor license will be required. A conditional use permit is required for class II restaurants in the B-1 District. Additionally, staff has completed a site plan review for the new proposed business the analysis is attached as Exhibit C. All requirements are met. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On April 17, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. No public comments were made. The commission discussed the proposed restaurant and were supportive of the use. The commission discussed the parking and garbage requirements noting that if complaints or issues develop additional striping and potentially a garbage encloser may be required in the future. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested variance as applied. 5. Public Comment. No public comments were received. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for the class II restaurant at 2160 Wayzata Boulevard W with the following conditions: 1. Striping the 6 identified parking spots to support the new restaurant use. 2. If parking or garbage become a nuisance or unsightly the council may consider reviewing the conditional use permit to consider additional striping or the construction of a garbage enclosure. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7366 Exhibits A. Draft Resolution No. 7366 B. Proposed Plans C. Site Plan Review Memo D. Draft PC Minutes 04/17/2023 Item No.: 17 Date: May 8, 2023 Item Description: LA23-000016 – Carolina Cano-Garnica, 2160 Wayzata Boulevard West, Conditional Use Permit – Resolution No. 7366 Presenter: Natalie Nye Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda