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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-22 PZC MINUTES• • • 0 I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECOND FLOOR -ENGLEWOOD CIVIC CENTER JULY 22, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The regular m ee tin g of the City Plannin g and Zoning Commission was c alled to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Englewood Civic Center, Vi c e Chair King presiding. Present: Bleile, Brick, Freemire , Kin g, Knoth , Roth, Townley, Madrid (Alternate) Absent: Staff: Fish (Excused), Kinton (Excused) Alan White, Director, Community Development Chris Neubecker, Senior Planner Nancy Reid , Assistant City Attorney Also Present: Ryan White, Applicant, Devil 's Head Distillery 0 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 8, 2014 Knoth moved; Bleile seconded: TO APPROVE THE JULY 8, 2014 MINUTES Vice Chair King asked if there were any modifications or corrections . There were none. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Freemire, King, Knoth , Roth None Townley, Brick Fish, Kinton Motion carried. Ill. PUBLIC HEARING CASE #USE2014-009 Conditional Use for Devil's Head Distillery, 3296 South Acoma St. Roth moved ; Knoth seconded: TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE #USE2014-009 CONTITIONAL USE FOR DEVIL'S HEAD DISTILLERY , 3296 SOUTH ACOMA STREET Page 1 of 4 • AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Brick, Freemire, King, Knoth, Roth, Townley None None Fish, Kinton Motion passes. Staff Presentation 0 Chris Neubecker, Senior Planner, was sworn in. Mr. Neubecker reviewed the history of the municipal code that allows breweries , distilleries and wineries . The zoning for the property is MU-B-2. The recently revised code allows this use as a use by right only in the 1-1 and 1-2 zones. It is a Conditional Use in the MU-B-1, MU-B-2 and M2 zone districts. The case was reviewed by the Development Review T earn and there were no negative findings. The project is still subject to review by the Building and Fire Departments. The traffic division commented that there may be issues with parking, but there is no room to add parking and any use of this property will impact parking in the area. This Conditional Use meets the standards set forth in 16-5-2C of the Municipal Code rQrding breweries, distilleries and wineries and vintner's restaurants. Applicant Presentation • Ryan White, Owner, Devil 's Head Distillery, 3375 West Aksarben Avenue, was sworn in. Mr. White described the proposed business. His intention is to manufacture artisanal liquor and sell to bars , restaurants and retailers. In addition, he plans to have a tasting room adjacent to his manufacturing facility that will be upscale in design. The benefit to the City of Englewood will be the sales taxes collected from the onsite sale of spirits and merchandise. It will contribute to the overall health of the city by bringing in a new business and new employment opportunities as well as contributing to the culture of the City. e Discussion Mr. Bleile asked if Mr. White is ready to start the business , Mr. White replied that he has obtained a federal permit which allows him to distill alcohol fuel in order to learn the craft of distilling. He has developed the recipes he will use in his commercial operation. Mr. Brick asked about the status of his liquor license and Mr. White responded that all a"licable permits are in progress . Mr. Bleile commented that Mr. White was influential in changing the opinion of distilling in Englewood as he had appeared before the Commission two years ago to introduce the project. • e Page 2 of 4 • • • Ms. Townley asked what the maximum number of people would be in his establishment. He responded that based on the square footage, it would be approximately 67. He does not anticipate that actual occupancy will reach the maximum as his seating arrangement is not high density. e Mr. Bleile asked if he would be creating a restaurant as well. Mr. White replied that Federal law prohibits a restaurant attached to a distillery. e Mr. King asked Mr. White if he will be selling wholesale initially. Mr. White replied that his plan is to sell to liquor stores, bars and restaurants as well as serving cocktails at the distillery tasting room. e Pub I ic Comment No members of the public were present to testify. e Bleile moved; Knoth seconded: TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE #USE2014-009 CONTITIONAL USE FOR DEVIL'S HEAD DISTILLERY, 3296 SOUTH ACOMA STREET AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Brick, Freemire, King, Knoth, Roth, Townley None None Fish, Kinton Motion passes. e Bleile moved; Knoth seconded: TO APPROVE #USE2014-009 CONDITIONAL USE FOR DEVIL'S HEAD DISTILLERY, 3296 SOUTH ACOMA STREET Mr. Roth commented that the project meets several points of the Comprehensive Plan. Because other businesses in the downtown area were exempted from the parking regulations, this project will not cause any issues and is a good fit and is something new. Mr. Bleile added that the BOB (Brew on Broadway) was also a different kind of business for the downtown area and has been successful. e Ms. Townley stated that the proposed business supports the Comprehensive Plan. She feels that more support may be needed from Public Works in terms of identifying pedestrian crosswalks and additional lighting to enhance the safety of the area. e VOTE: Page 3 of 4 • • • AYES: NAYS : ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bl eile, Brick, Freem ire, King , Knoth, Roth, Townl ey N one Non e Fish , Kinton Motion passes. ~ IV. PUBLIC FORUM No members of the public were present. V. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE Assistant City Attorney Reid did not have any co mm ents for the Commission. She did ask the Commissioners to expand on their Findings of Fact during a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use. e VI. STAFF'S CHOICE The next scheduled meeting is August 5, 2014. Th e re are no cases pending at this time and Staff is busy with proposals for the Comprehensive Plan , Next Steps Study and the W alk and Wheel Grant. It was the consensus of the Commission that the August 5, 2014 meeting will be ca ncelled. e VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Roth commented that live/work arrangements are not allowed in the MUB-2 district. This may be a topic that the Commission shou ld consider addressing in the future. ~ Director White commented on topics that are being considered for f uture discussion specifically bulk plane regulations and accessory dwelling units. e Mr. Freemire asked for the names of the firms presenting proposals fo r the Comprehensive Plan update. They are the Orion Group, Logan Simpson Consultants and Clarion Associates. Th e meetin g adjourned at 7 :38 p.m. /s/ luli e Bail ey , Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4