Community Development Board - 20 Oct 2020 - Minutes - PdfCommunity Development Board (CDB)
October 20, 2020
MINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Kirk Hansen, Chair
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Brian Major, Member
James Moyer, Member
Jeff Haynie, Member
Absent: Linda Lanier, Member
Jennifer Lagner, Member
Also Present: Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
Amanda Askew, Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hansen
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approved minutes of the September 15, 2020 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
MOTION: To approve the minutes of September 15, 2020 regular meeting of the
Community Development Board.
Motion: James Moyer
Second: Sylvia Simmons
James Moyer (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Sylvia Simmons (Seconded By) For
Brian Major For
Jeff Haynie For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
3. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Chair Hansen introduced Jeff Haynie as a new member of the Board.
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A. UBEX20-0006 PUBLIC HEARING (Urban Farms)
Request for a use-by-exception to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic
beverages within the Commercial General zoning district at 1175 Atlantic Boulevard.
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Tracey Westbrook introduced herself as the owner. She
said they sell greens (lettuces, kale and arugula) wholesale to restaurants and retail.
They also have a market with cheese and greens and have rented the venue for outside
event. Ms. Westbrook said that due to Covid they expanded their market with prepared
meals. She said that customers asked for beer and wine to be sold to take home with
their prepared meals. Director Askew told her that she already has the ability to do that
but encouraged her to go ahead with the use-by-exception in case the farm decided to
have other events where it would be necessary. Ms. Westbrook explained that they
might occasionally have pop-up events where they would serve beer and wine.
Mr. Moyer asked what the hours are. Ms. Westbrook said they were open to the public
from 12pm-4pm and the farm is open from 8am-5pm. She said they only have seating
for 30. Ms. Westbrook confirmed for Mr. Major that they can already sell beer and
wine but are asking for on-site consumption. Mr. Haynie asked if the consumption
would be indoor or outdoor. Ms. Westbrook said that all serving is being done outside
right now due to Covid. She said it would only be during open hours. Ms. Westbrook
thanked Director Askew for helping her to think of new ways to help her business.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Nancy Bullock of 120 Camelia Street said she has concerns
about parking and people being able to walk up and get alcohol. She said that there
have been times when there are dozens of cars. Ms. Bullock spoke against approval of
the use-by-exception.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Simmons didn't feel like the cars would have come from
the farm. Mr. Moyer spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Haynie had no objections and
said the Board could always establish conditions. Mr. Major asked if the applicant
could address some of Ms. Bullock's concerns. Chair Hansen said the hours of
operation are a third of other businesses and they are not planning on serving at this
point. He agreed that they could put some restrictions such as fewer hour currently
permitted by the code.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Ms. Westbrook explained what parking they currently
have as permissible parking. She understood Ms. Bullock's concern about walk-in
purchases. Ms. Westbrook didn't feel like restrictions should be put on her based on a
resident's concern.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Moyer didn't think the Board needed to be over-
reaching. Mr. Haynie agreed.
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MOTION: To approve UBEX20-0006:
Motion: Sylvia Simmons
Second: Jeff Haynie
Kirk Hansen For
Sylvia Simmons (Moved By) For
Brian Major For
James Moyer For
Jeff Haynie (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Chair Hansen said they might want to have a discussion with Staff about not having this Board
look at use-by-exceptions in the future. He explained that they are approving something that is
already approved in the code.
5. REPORTS
There were no reports.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no further public comment.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Kirk Hansen, Chair
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