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October 18, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Mr. VinZant stated that the location will be open Thursdays through Saturdays. The space will be used as a “champaign bar” serving over 100 different varieties, and also used as a private dining area; the hours of operation would be the same as the restaurant, but that their license states closing at 1:00 a.m.; they will not be serving lunch. In response to Alderman Berger’s question, City Manager Owens stated that the combined restaurants would meet the 50% food sales requirement. With regard to parking City Manager Owens explained that although there are no available parking spaces for lease within 500’ in the immediate vicinity the restaurant patrons can find parking on the street and also in the parking lot across the street. Alderman Boulton clarified that it stipulates “leased parking,” which is not available. Susan Istenes explained that the Code requires parking within 500’ of the business and that staff relies on the applicant to research the available space. Gary Carter added that the stipulations for the Centene garage does not allow leased spaces. Mayor Sanger closed the Public Hearing. Alderman Garnholz moved to approve Resolution No. 16-19, approving an amendment to the Conditional use Permit for Louie’s Wine Dive. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBDISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
City Manager Owens reported that on July 12, 2016, this request was originally presented to the Board of Aldermen.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LOUIE’S WINE DIVE LOCATED AT 16 S. BEMISTON AVENUE
Mayor Sanger opened the Public Hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent resolution for an amendment to the conditional use permit to allow an expansion of Louie’s Wine Dive, located at 16 South Bemiston Avenue, into the adjacent tenant space addressed 14 South Bemiston Avenue (formerly occupied by Arabella, a retail establishment). On October 12, 2015, the Conditional Use Permit that was previously issued to Tani Sushi was administratively transferred to the owners of Louie’s Wine Dive, who are now proposing an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of the restaurant into the adjacent tenant space at 14 South Bemiston Avenue. The expansion results in an additional 1,061 square feet (for a total of approximately 3,531 square feet) and 44 seats (for a total of 123). The hours of operation and all other aspects of the restaurant remain the same.
10-18-16 BOA Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 2 of 11 Because the restaurant is larger than 3,000 square feet and not located in a mixed-use building, off-street parking is required based on the following ratio: three parking spaces for every five seats on a pro-rated percentage for all square footage in excess of 3,000 gross square feet. Based on the size and number of seats proposed, 7 parking spaces are required either on-site or within 500 feet. According to the restaurant owners, there are no available parking spaces for lease in the immediate vicinity and is therefore asking for a parking waiver pursuant to Section 405.3620.17 of the Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, which permits the Board of Alderman to waive or modify the number of required parking spaces through the conditional use process. The Plan Commission considered the request for amendment to the conditional use permit and waiver of the required parking at its September 19, 2016 meeting and voted to recommend approval of the amendment and the waiver to the Board of Aldermen as requested. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, Ben VinZant, owner addressed the Board stating that the location is just next door. In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Mr. VinZant stated that the location will be open Thursdays through Saturdays.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBDISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
City Manager Owens reported that on July 12, 2016, this request was originally presented to the Board of Aldermen. It was then continued to the meeting on August 23, 2016, and subsequently to the meeting September 13, 2016. The applicant is now requesting an addition continuation while they continue to explore options to address parking. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Board of Aldermen table this item until November 8, 2016.
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Jared Novelly, Apex Oil, Apogee, addressed the Board providing an update on the parking issue for the project. Mr. Novelly stated that the original parking study indicates that there is a tremendous amount of available parking. In their lot they have only 63% usage on that block and they would be only adding about 21% square footage to the block. He said that they own the garage, they built it, and they operate it, and pay the taxes on it. Unfortunately, what was originally found by the original parking study and the ARB and City staff there was ample parking available, 1,300 spaces that are empty every day and when it came before the Board of Aldermen there was some confusion about some 30 or 40 year old documents about how the parking garage works. He said that rather than go back and forth on how the parking garage works and those 30 and 40 year old documents instead what they have chosen to do is to pursue a lower ratio because there is so much available parking. They have met multiple times with City staff, as well as the City’s parking consultant. They have met with the property owners that are parties to the garage that includes Maryland Place, the Desco building, and Shaw Park, who has the most problems with the proposed development, and they are continuing to meet with them.