Review Proposed Site Plan for G Will Liquors

The purpose of this case is to review a high level proposal for G Will Liquors on the northeastern corner of Alpine Drive and Highway 47, across from Bil's Superette. The Subject Property is currently just over 20 acres and is home to Ken's Repair and Sales, as well as a residential home. The Applicant is proposing to split off a section of this 20 acre piece that is currently vacant for the store.

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The attached site plan is a site plan from G Will Liquors in another City, which they are proposing to duplicate (as much as possible) on the Subject Property. G Will Liquors uses a simliar site plan and architectural plan for their sites, which is standard for businesses with multiple locations. G Will Liquors has locations in Andover, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Oak Grove, Cottage Grove, and Royalton.

The Subject Property is zoned B-1 in the southern section, where G Will Liquors would be, and R-2 Medium Density Residential north of the liquor store site. Off sale liquor is an allowed use in the B-1 Business District.

The proposed Site Plan, while not complete, appears to meet the requirements of the B-1 district for parking, setbacks, site layout, and lot coverage.

Staff is waiting for digital copies of the proposed Site Plan and will update the case with attachments when they are received. 

Staff is handling this "free pass through review" as part of normal duties. Staff frequently offers up a free cycle of review prior to an Applicant investing in formal plans, to ensure that the City is generally supportive of the project.

Recommend that the Applicant move forward with formal Site Plan and Final Plat review.

Recommend that the Applicant move forward with formal Site Plan and Final Plat review.