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Public hearing and consideration of a request by Joe Yeado for a Conditional Use Permit in the Neighborhood/Village Trade and North Avenue Overlay (C1/NOR) zone at 7208 W. North Avenue to allow an accessory outdoor recreation, participant use to an existing drinking establishment
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Submitted by:
Art Pi?on
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is proposing an accessory outdoor recreation, participant use as part of an existing drinking establishment (Gathering Place Brewing) at 7208 W. North Avenue in the Neighborhood/Village (C1)/North Avenue Overlay (NOR) District. Outdoor recreation activities will take place within the rear outdoor patio area of the establishment and consists of the following seasonal activities:
Curling: From January to March, the applicant is proposing curling activities within a small ice rink set up under a tent. Time windows of curling activities will be Tuesday - Thursday, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Bag Leagues: From May to August, the applicant is proposing to host bag leagues on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Periodic Special Events: Throughout the year, the applicant is proposing to utilize the patio for temporary outdoor events such as book or record swaps, plant sales, arts and crafts, and other light activities. These special events are proposed to occur within the days and hours of operation for the drinking establishment, which are 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday.
Attached to this report is the applicant's project request and proposed plans.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
Planning has no issues with the proposal. In early 2023, curling activities were allowed by the City on a temporary basis. Activities were well managed and the City received no complaints. Conditions have been added to ensure the outdoor patio area will not become a nuisance to the adjace...
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