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Public hearing and consideration of a request by Jodie Schroeder for a Conditional Use Permit in the Neighborhood/Village Trade and North Avenue Overlay (C1/NOR) district at 6707 W. North Avenue for an outdoor dining area
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Submitted by:
Art Piñon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to add an outdoor dining area to a previously approved eating establishment located at 6707 W. North Avenue in the Neighborhood/Village Trade and North Avenue Overlay (C1/NOR) district. Surrounding land uses include commercial uses to the north, east, and west, and single family residential to the south. The outdoor dining area will be located at the east of the site and will contain tables & chairs, bench seating, string lights, and new hardscape. The existing bike rack will remain. Outdoor dining hours are Monday - Thursday, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday. Hours for the restaurant (interior) are approved to be open later into the evening.
Attached to this report are the project description and plans.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
Conditional Use Permit (Wing Zone) for the restaurant was approved in September 2023.
Twenty-nine (29) public notification letters related to the public hearing and project were sent per City regulations.
Building Division
Prior to business operations, the business operator must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
City Assessor’s Office
Provide detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as income and expense information as requested by the Assessor’s office.
City Clerk’s Office
No comments.
Engineering Division
No issues.
Fire Department
Fire code will be adhered to and inspection required.
Health Department
No comments.
Police Department
No issues.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Establishing hours of operation.
2. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
3. The dining area kept clean, neat, and in an orderly appearance free of trash, debris, and/or obnoxious odors. This includes upkeep of outdoor dining furniture.
4. Under WMC 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect one year after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly established by the Common Council.
5. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals.