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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. Page 1 of 3 Community Development Board (CDB) October 20, 2020 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. Page 2 of 3 Community Development Board (CDB) October 20, 2020 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 Page 3 of 3