Adopt Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Section 117-124 to Allow Restaurants in the E-3 Employment District

Research of peer communities has confirmed that restaurants are typically allowed in industrial districts via a conditional use permit. These districts, similar to the E-3: Employment District in the City of Ramsey, include warehouses, and manufacturing of goods. 

The proposed amendment to City Code Section 117-124 would allow restaurants in the E-3: Employment District with a conditional use permit. Staff research affirms that the proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with allowed conditional and permitted uses in industrial districts. 

This case was presented to Planning Commission on January 27, 2022, where Planning Commission recommended the City Council to adopt Ordinance #22-06.

No notification was required for this case.

The Public Notice Hearing for the January 27, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was advertised in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald. 

City Council - 2/8/2022
The City Council introduced Ordinance #22-12 to Allow Restaurants in the E-3 Employment District during their regular meeting on February 8, 2022.

Alternatives:
Alternative 1: Adopt Ordinance #22-12 as prepared. 
Alternative 2: Adopt Ordinance #22-12 with proposed feedback or revisions.
Alternative 3: Deny Ordinance #22-12.

Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties.

The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Chapter 117-124 regarding the E-3: Employment District.

Motion to waive the Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #22-12 Amending City Code Chapter 117-124 regarding the E-3: Employment District.