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Business, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
July 9, 2024 - 1:30 pm
Room 350, Public Service Center
Members Present: Council Members Jeremiah Ellison (Vice-Chair), Michael Rainville, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, and Aurin Chowdhury (Quorum: 4)
Members Absent: Council Member Jamal Osman (Chair)
Clerk: Lisa Brock, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

  1. 2 Dp Dough, 1501 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Chainsukh Enterprise LLC, for an Extended Hours of Operations license (2024-00724)
    Considering an application for Dp Dough, 1501 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Chainsukh Enterprise LLC, BLGeneral, LIC416709 for an Extended Hours of Operations license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 3 Barcelona Wine Bar, 508 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Barcelona Minneapolis LLC, for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2am license (2024-00725)
    Considering an application for Barcelona Wine Bar, 508 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Barcelona Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414540 for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2am license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 4 ModernWell, 2909 S WAYZATA BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by ModernWell LLC, for a Rental Hall license (2024-00726)
    Considering an application for ModernWell, 2909 SOUTH WAYZATA BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by ModernWell LLC, BLEnter, LIC409972 for a Rental Hall license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 5 Ava, 124 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by JinxMpls LLC, for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2AM license (2024-00727)
    Considering an application for Ava, 124 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by JinxMpls LLC, BLAmend, LIC416625 for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2am license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Jul 23, 2024
  5. 6 Peppermint Hippo, 251 3RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Third Avenue Foods LLC, for an On Sale Liquor, Adult Entertainment with Sunday Sales, 2AM and Special Late Night Food licenses with Business License Operating Conditions (2024-00728)
    Considering an application for Peppermint Hippo, 251 3RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Third Avenue Foods LLC, BLLiquor, LIC409303 for an On Sale Liquor, Adult Entertainment with Sunday Sales, 2AM and Special Late Night Food licenses with Business License Operating Conditions, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  6. 7 Abi's Cafe, 2828 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ABI'S CAFE Inc., for an On Sale Wine, Limited Entertainment with Strong Beer license (2024-00730)
    Considering an application for Abi's Cafe, 2828 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Abi's Cafe Inc, BLWine, LIC415104 for an On Sale Wine, Limited Entertainment with Strong Beer license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  7. 8 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 825 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, for an Extended Hours of Operations license (2024-00731)
    Considering an application for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 825 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, BLGeneral, LIC416257 for an Extended Hours of Operations license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  8. 9 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 302 15TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, for an Extended Hours of Operations license (2024-00732)
    Considering an application for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 302 15TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, BLGeneral, LIC416256 for an Extended Hours of Operations license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  9. 10 Vacant building registration ordinance (2024-00148)

    Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Vacant Dwelling or Building, Nuisance Condition, amending provisions relating to vacant building registration.

    Action Taken: Approved

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

  1. 11 Variance appeal: Matt and Angela Moos, 4421 Aldrich Ave S (2024-00735)

    Considering an appeal submitted by Matt and Angela Moos regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment denying a variance (PLAN17831) to increase the maximum height for a detached garage accessory structure from 13 feet to 14 feet and 3 5/8-inches, for the property located at 4421 Aldrich Ave S.

    Action Taken: Sent forward without recommendation
  2. 12 Conditional use permit appeal: Saumya Verma, 3100 W River Pkwy S, 3105 46th Ave S, and 3106 47th Ave S (2024-00738)

    Considering an appeal submitted by Saumya Verma regarding the following decision of the City Planning Commission (PLAN17788) to allow the installation of four light poles on the property located at 3100 W River Pkwy S, 3105 46th Ave S, and 3106 47th Ave S:

    1. Approving the conditional use permit to increase the height of two light poles from the permitted 35 feet to 70 feet and to increase the height of two light poles from the permitted 35 feet to 80 feet in the UN1 Urban Neighborhood District.
    Action Taken: Denied, subject to conditions
  3. 13 Variances and site plan review appeal: Chris Laabs, on behalf of Chase Bank, 2941 26th Ave S (2024-00740)

    Considering an appeal submitted by Chris Laabs, on behalf of Chase Bank, regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN17533) for a new one-story commercial building at 2941 26th Ave S:

    1. Denying a variance to reduce the minimum floor area ratio in the Transit 20 Built Form Overlay District from 2.0 to 0.235.
    2. Denying a variance to reduce the minimum height in the Transit 20 Built Form Overlay District from six stories to one story.
    3. Denying a variance to increase the maximum allowed parking from 8 spaces to 14 spaces.
    4. Denying a variance to increase the number of freestanding signs from one to two and to allow two wall signs on non-primary building walls.
    5. Denying the site plan review for a new one-story commercial building.
    Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Jul 23, 2024

Consent

  1. 14 Liquor license approvals for July 9. 2024 (2024-00720)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 15 Liquor license renewals for July 9, 2024 (2024-00721)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 16 Summer Jobs Connect Academy Implementation Grant for Step Up Program (2024-00734)

    1. Accepting a grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, in the amount of $20,000, to support financial empowerment and banking access programming for the Step Up summer youth employment program.

    2. Authorizing a contract with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for the grant.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department.

    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 17 Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) financial assistance for affordable housing projects (2024-00770)

    Passage of Resolution approving the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) to provide financial assistance to the following projects and programs: Downtown View (1205 Chestnut Ave), Kendall House at Portland (3341 Portland Ave S), Penn Wood Village and Fresh Food Market (2125 Glenwood Ave N, 2117 Glenwood Ave N, 306 Penn Ave N, 300 Penn Ave N), Portland Village (1829 Portland Ave S), St. Olaf – Exodus (819 2nd Ave S), The LOMA (3246 Nicollet Ave), The Northview (3806-18 3rd Ave S, 3146 Cedar Ave S, 2216/20 Clinton Ave S), 925 Studios (925 4th St SE), 2116 Nicollet (2116 Nicollet Ave S), Clare Apartments (929 Central Ave NE), Logan Avenue Senior (529 Logan Ave N, 535 Logan Ave N), The Warren (3120 Washburn Ave N), Little Earth (2501 Cedar Ave S), NACC-H (1213 Franklin Ave E), Upper Harbor Redevelopment Parcel 6A (3700 Washington Ave N), Zaria (3030 Nicollet Ave S), CLCLT Sheridan/4th Street N (1719 Sheridan Ave N, 2913 4th St N), Queen Townhomes (1901-11 Queen Ave N), 14th Ave Townhomes (2833, 2837, 2839 14th Ave S), Humboldt Triangles (1321 47th Ave N, 4620 & 4647 Fremont Ave N, 4543 Dupont Ave N), and Triplex Condos (1015-17 Lowry Ave N).

    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 18 Office to residential conversions ordinance (2024-00705)

    Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, streamlining the review of nonresidential to residential building conversions:

    1. Chapter 550 Development Standards
    2. Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility
    Action Taken: Referred to staff
  6. 19 Renters rights mandatory disclosure ordinance (2024-00244)

    Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244, Article XVI of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, adding provisions related to mandatory disclosure of renters rights information.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jul 23, 2024


Committee actions will be referred to the next Council meeting: Jul 18, 2024
Next Business, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting: Jul 23, 2024

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