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To: Honorable Mayor & Commission Date: September 20, 2011
Thru: Hector Mirabile, PhD ;(;.1 Re: LDC Amendment to define
City Manager I ' . "Ice Cream Parlor" & Amend the
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From: Christopher Brimo, AICP lif! / J /l
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Applicant: City of South Miami
An ordinance amending Section 20-2.3, Definitions of the Land Development Code to
include a new definition for Ice Cream Parlors, and providing standards for seating
requirements within these uses; and amending the general definition of Restaurants.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The Planning and Zoning Department is undertaking a program to update, clarify, and
improve the provisions of the City's Land Development Code to address inconsistencies
within the document.
Over the past two months the Department has received requests from businesses licensed
as ice cream parlors to have seating in their establishments. The permitted use schedule
of the Land Development Code (LDC) permits "confectionary or ice cream parlor" by
right within the NR, SR, GR and TODD zoning districts. However, this use is not
specifically defined in the current LDC, and has not historically been considered a
"restaurant" use by the Planning & Zoning Department. As such, a mechanism to allow
seating in ice cream parlors has been dependant on individual Director's interpretation,
and somewhat inconsistent. It is important to note that ice cream parlors are currently not
required to go through the special use permit approval process similar to restaurant uses.
Staff is proposing the City Commission amend the definitions section of the LDC to
include a definition for "ice cream parlors", and modifY the current definition for
"restaurants". It is not the intent of this proposal to change the permitted use schedule and
allow these uses in districts not already permitted, or change the general zoning and
building code requirements. The proposed definition is based on a traditional
neighborhood ice cream parlor use, and is not intended to address those ice cream parlors
that may also offer other food items, such as a Swensen's. These types of uses will
continue to be covered under the restaurant category. Staff is also proposing the
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inclusion of a modest seating allowance as a part of the definition; it is felt that applying
a seating allowance for this use would be appropriate given their low intensity, low
impact to the surrounding areas and the pedestrian nature of these smaller businesses.
Parking requirements for ice cream parlor uses is 1 space per 150 square feet of gross
floor area; parking requirements for restaurants is 1 space per 100 square feet of gross
floor area.
SECTION 20-3.3(0) PERMITIED USE SCHEDULE (Existing)
= PERMITTED BY RIGHT
= PERMITTED AS SPECIAL USE
= SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS (See Section 20-3.4)
= PARKING REQUIREMENTS (See Section 20-4.4(B» .
= No conditions were adopted
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This item was presented to the Planning Board for review and recommendation at their
August 30, 2011 regular meeting. After considerable debate the Board recommended that
a total of ten (10) seats, whether inside or outside, be allowed for uses that met the
definition of an "ice cream parlor", without the requirement of having to go through the
special use permit approval process. The motion passed by a vote of 611, [Dundorf -"no"
he felt the number of seats should be increased].
Additionally, current regulations allow businesses with permitted indoor seating may
apply to the City Manager for outdoor seating within the public right-of-way. The current
outdoor seating requirement allows businesses with less than twenty-five (25) interior
seats may apply for the same number of seats outside as they have inside. Under this
proposed LDC revision, uses classified and licensed as an ice cream parlor may apply for
outdoor seating, however the business may not exceed a total of ten (10) seats specified
in the definition. The current annual licensing fees for seating would also apply to these
uses. Those uses that do not meet the proposed definition will be required to apply
under the special use permit application process as a restaurant.
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ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Section 20-2-3 Defmitions
Ice cream parlors: where ice cream, frozen yoghurt and other frozen confections and
beverages are sold to the public, and are generally served in disposable containers for
immediate consumption on or off the premises, which have no more than 10 seats
whether inside or outside. Any ice cream parlor having more than 10 seats whether inside
or outside shall be treated as a restaurant.
Restaurant, general: Shall mean an ice cream parlor with more than 10 seats, whether
inside or outside, as well as an establishment a business engaged in ",;here the prinoipal
business in the sale of food and beverages prepared, served, and consumed primarily on
the premises of the business, to the oustomer in a ready to oonsume state and where the
design or principal method of operation consists of either of the following:
Sit-down restaurants where customers are normally provided with an individual menu
and food and beverages are generally served in non-disposable containers by a restaurant
employee at the same table or counter at which said items are consumed; or
Cafeteria-type restaurants where food and beverages are generally served in non-
disposable containers and consumed on the premises. All such cafeteria-type
establishments shall provide only inside or patio service on private property. Catering
service shall be allowed as an additional use in the SR zoning district. In either the case
of sit-down or cafeteria-type restaurants, public streets, rights-of-way, and sidewalks may
not be used for patio or street-side services of any kind. This use may include takeout
service, but exclude any service to a customer in a motor vehicle. Seating must be
provided for all patrons dining on the premises.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Commission consider the proposed amendments to the
City's Land Development Code, and adopt the amendments on first reading.
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3 An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission, amending section 20-2.3, Definitions
4 of the Land Development Code to include a new definition for Ice Cream Parlors, and
5 providing standards for seating requirements within these uses; and amending the
6 general definition of Restaurants.
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9 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department and the Planning Board have initiated a program
10 to update, clarify, and improve the provisions of the City's Land Development Code; and
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12 WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department received several requests to allow seating in Ice
13 Cream parlors, and
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15 WHEREAS, the "Hometown Plan" Area I study reconnnended "restaurants (with or without
16 outdoor dining) should, except in certain pre-designated areas, remain a special exception use
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18 WHEREAS, the City's Land Development Code does not currently define Ice Cream Parlors or
19 provide guidelines for seating, and
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21 WHEREAS, after review and consideration, the Planning and Zoning Department has reconnnended
22 amending Sections 20-2.3 of the Land Development Code pertaining to the Definitions, to specifically
23 define "Ice Cream Parlors" and provide standards for seating within these establishments, and
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25 WHEREAS, after review and consideration, the Planning and Zoning Department determined that
26 the intensity of use of an Ice Cream Parlor is less intense than a Restaurant use, and
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28 WHEREAS, restaurants are required to go through the Special Use review and approval process, Ice
29 Cream Parlors could be approved after review and detennination by the Planning & Zoning Department
30 that the use does not constitute a Restaurant, and thereby would not necessitate a special use review, and
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32 WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the reconnnendations of the Planning Board and
33 enact the aforesaid amendment.
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35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
36 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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38 Section 1. That Section 20-2.3, "Definitions," of the South Miami Land Development Code is
39 hereby amended to read as follows:
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45 Ice cream parlors: where ice cream, frozen yoghurt and other frozen confections and beverages are sold
46 to the public, and are generally served in disposable containers for innnediate consumption on or off the
47 premises, which have no more than 10 seats whether inside or outside. Any ice cream parlor having more
48 than 10 seats whether inside or outside shall be treated as a restaurant.
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Restaurant, general: Shall mean an ice cream parlor with more than 10 seats, whether inside or outside,
as well as an estalliishmerrt a business engaged in where the prineipal business in the sale of food and
beverages prepared, served, and consumed primarily on the premises of the business, to the eustoffler in a
ready to eonSUffie state and where the design or principal method of operation consists of either of the
following:
Sit-down restaurants where customers are normally provided with an individual menu and food and
beverages are generally served in non-disposable containers by a restaurant employee at the same table or
counter at which said items are consumed; or
Cafeteria-type restaurants where food and beverages are generally served in non-disposable containers
and consumed on the premises, All such cafeteria-type establishments shall provide only inside or patio
service on private property, Catering service shall be allowed as an additional use in the SR zoning
district. In either the case of sit-down or cafeteria-type restaurants, public streets, rights-of-way, and '
sidewalks may not be used for patio or street-side services of any kind, This use may include takeout
service, but exclude any service to a customer in a motor vehicle, Seating must be provided for all patrons
dining on the premises,
Section 2. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance,
Section 3: Effective Date, This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment.
PASSED AND ENACTED this _ day of _____ , 2011
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting Minutes Excerpt
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
DRAFT
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action, "City" action is broadly described to include the ranking and selection of professional consultants, and
virtually all-legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action,
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:38PM
Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison
II. Roll Call
Action: Mr. Whitman requested a roll call,
Board Members present constituting a quorum:
Dr. Whitman (Chairman), Mr, Cruz (Vice-Chairman), Mrs, Yanoshik, Mr, Vitalini, Mrs, Beckman,
Mr, Dundorf, and Dr, Philips,
Board Member absent: None
City staff present: Mr, Christopher Brimo (Planning Director), Mr, Marcus Lightfoot (Permit
Facilitator),
City staff absent: Lourdes Cabrera (Principal Planner)
City Attorney: Mr, Thomas Pepe,
III. Administrative Matters
Dr, Whitman notified the public that Planning Board Item #PB-II-025 has been withdrawn,
Mr, Brimo notified the Board that the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Board (September 13,
2011) is on the same day as the first Budget Hearing for the City, Mr, Brimo then stated that the
meeting should be rescheduled for a later date, Because there were scheduling conflicts between the
Board members, Mr, Brimo stated that he would check the availability of the Commission Chambers
and notifY the Board of these dates,
PB-ll-026
Applicant: City of South Miami
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission amending Section 20-2.3 of the Land
Development Code titled Definitions in order to include a new defmition for Ice Cream
Parlor which provides standards for seating requirements within these uses, and amending
the general defmition of Restaurants to include a new defmition for Eating Establishments;
and providing an effective date.
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Dr. Whitman read the item into the record.
Mr. Brimo presented the item to the Local Planning Agency (LPA).
Mr. Brimo explained the reason staff was bringing this proposal before the Board was to address the
inconsistencies in the LDC when reviewing and approving restaurant uses. The Code doesn't
distinguish between a 300 seat establishment and a small mom and pop restaurant or ice cream shop,
other than through parking and building requirements. Neighborhood ice cream stores were looked at
to get an idea of intensity of use; seating; etc.
Mr. Brimo stated that this use is currently pennitted in six districts and as a special exception in the
LO and MO districts; they are not pennitted in the residential districts. He stated the intent is not to
change the underlying zoning nor the pennitted use schedule, but to define the use and provide a
reasonable amount of seating without having to go through the special use penni! process.
The staff proposal was to allow five seats inside, with potentially five additional being allowed
outside if approved by the City Manager.
Dr. Whitman questioned whether you were always guaranteed outdoor seats if you had indoor seats.
Mr. Brimo replied no. Mr. Brimo suggested that the Board may wish to consider increasing the
allowable number of seats.
Mr. Cruz asked whether seating could be based on the size of the establishment; Mr. Brimo replied
that it could.
The Chairman opened the pnblic hearing:
There were no commenta from the public.
The Chairman closed the public hearing:
The Board continued the discussion. A comment was made regarding the garbage issue with
restaurants (indistinguishable); Mr. Cruz commented that code enforcement needs to go out there and
periodically check. Dr. Whitman stated that previously when restaurants came before the board it
was indicated that garbage was always supposed to be in an enclosure by code.
Dr. Philips pointed out that there was an inconsistency with the proposal; one said five seats; the
other said six seats. Mr. Brimo acknowledged the error. Mr. Cruz asked if staff could develop a
seating scale for restaurants based on square footage. It was noted that seating is also governed by
life safety codes that dictate maximum occupancy of a building, including restaurants.
Dr. Whitman asked why not just call all ice cream parlors a restaurant. Mr. Brimo stated that the
review that a restaurant typically undergoes is more intensive than an ice cream parlor that has no
real kitchen and no cooking. He further stated that the process to apply for a special use designation
as a restaurant, regardless of size, is $3000.00. Mr. Cruz asked whether ice cream parlor that came
before them prior to this item paid $3000.00 in order to get seating; Mr. Brimo stated yes. That is
why this proposal is before the board to allow these narrowly defined, less intense uses
It was asked whether a sliding scale of fees could also be a used in conjunction with the. size and
intensity of the use. Mr. Brimo indicated that was something that could be reviewed. Mr. Brimo
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stated that the special use review process goes beyond review of just restaurants and encompasses
several other use categories.
Dr. Whitman stated that he thought five seats was too low and suggested going to ten. When you
have regulations that are unreasonable, people tend to ignore them.
Mr. Vitalini felt that if you were allowed ten, then you may be able to get another ten seats outside;
increasing to those numbers may be a reason to require a special use; a member stated that not all
establishments are guaranteed outside seats.
Mr. Brimo indicated that he would prefer not to get into a situation where we are creating multiple
categories based on whether you can or can't have outdoor seating.
Mrs. Beckman asked if the recommendation was for a combined total of five seats; the response was
no. there was a brief discussion on how this would have affected the previous case; it would not have
an effect since they applied for a special use designation as a restaurant.
Mrs. Beckman stated there is already a category for confectionary and ice cream parlors; Mr. Brimo
indicated that the use is permitted but not defined and without any criteria.
Dr. Whitman asked if the eating establishment definition was being replaced with the ice cream
parlor definition; Mr. Brimo stated that eating establishments was being considered as a new addition
and was advertised for this meeting, but was removed from consideration at the last minute, therefore
the strikethrough.
Dr. Whitman asked if any establishment where you cook or have pre-prepared foods would be
considered a restaurant. iVJ.!'. Brimo indicated that there are classifications in the code for delis.
The board debated the types of items being sold or prepared in these establishments and whether they
could fall under this proposed definition. Mr. Brimo stated that the proposed definition of the ice
cream parlor is narrowly defined to avoid this issue.
Mrs. Beckman asked if attaching a size of the establishment to the definition to make it more
reasonable. It would allow small business owners some leeway. Mr. Brimo stated he could bring
back some variations for further review. He didn't want to go to high on the number of seats; then
you run into equity issues with those businesses that are required to go through the special use
process. The impact of a large ice cream parlor may be similar to a restaurant.
Dr. Whitman stated that they would still have to meet the parking requirements; Mr. Brimo indicated
yes, as long as they were not in an historic structure.
Mr. Dundorf asked staff to explain all the other requirements. Mr. Brimo indicated that if ice cream
parlors are not required to go through the special use process, once they go through planning, zoning,
building and licensing, they can open. Special use applications have the additional cost and
requirements associated with the board review and recommendation and then Commission review
and approval.
Mr. Dundorf; so no matter what you are, if you are considered a special use you would have to come
before the board and commission. Mr. Brimo indicated that the proposal for ice cream parlors if
approved would negate the special use process.
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Mr. Vitalini; were trying to make it a bit too complicated; all we are trying to accomplish is to allow
an ice cream parlor an opportnnity to have a few seats without a special use. We should decide
between five and ten seats, and if they want something like twenty seats, they go through the special
use process.
Mr. Dundorf; is the ice cream parlor definition being proposed only applied to the special zoning
district -downtown, or citywide. Mr. Brimo indicated that this would apply to those districts
currently indicated in the permitted use table. Mr. Dundorf stated that when he thinks of ice cream
parlors -in places in Europe you can have an ice cream parlor with 100 seats. For instance in the
CRA area someone may want to develop a large ice cream parlor with 50 or more seats ... Mr. Brimo
stated that the definition is written so that if someone does propose that, it would trigger the special
use process review; giving the board an opportnnity to discuss any potential impacts of the use on the
surrounding neighborhood.
Dr. Whitman; feels the number is a little low; asked the board to come to some consensus on the
number of seats.
Mr. Cruz; if you have ten inside can you have ten outside? Mr. Brimo; you are not guaranteed
outdoor seating. Dr. Whitman; is outdoor seating only allowed in the hometown? Mr. Brimo; I
believe so.
Mr. Cruz; can you put as many outdoor seats as inside? Mr. Brimo; if you are less than 25 seats
inside you may be able to get the same number outside as inside. More than 25 seats, you can have
up to 80% of your interior number, outside.
Mr. Cruz; therefore, worst case would be a parlor with ten inside could have up to ten outside.
Dr. Phillips; looking at the case that came previously with the number of seats they indicated, I think
ten is a good number.
Mr. Dundorf; if we set the cap at ten seats then they would be required to go through the special use
process. Mr. Brimo; the difference is that they would not have met the definition since they also sell
salads and sandwiches.
Mr. Dundorf; what if they met the definition but came in with five seats more, they would have to go
through the special use process. Mr. Brimo; yes. However, staff is looking at the possibility of
establishing another classification. Mr. Pepe had suggested the eating establishment, which was
removed from this proposal. It might be appropriate to bring that back, change the threshold limit and
call them something other than an ice cream parlor.
Dr. Whitman; we shouldn't get too bogged down with the hypothetical. Dr. Phillips; how would you
classifY a Starbucks. Mr. Brimo; they're typically classified as a restaurant.
The members debated size versus seats and what limitations should be placed; what would trigger the
special use; intensity of use, etc.
Mr. Brimo reiterated that if the business could meet the definition being proposed, they could forgo
the special use process but still have to meet all requirements of the code and business licensing.
Mr. Dundorf; a $3000 hit for a very small business seems incredibly excessive; the defmition being
established would not have helped the business that came before us before this item.
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Whitman/Phillips; they are not an ice cream parlor; they sell food as well.
Mr. Vitalini; you are also looking at establishing a sliding scale for smaller restaurants; Mr. Brimo;
yes. Mr. Brimo further indicated that a small restaurant category was removed from the code some
time ago and is it warranted to look at bringing that category back.
Mr. Dundorf; would that have been a lower fee? Mr. Brimo; fees are established by the Commission
so any changes would have to be reviewed and approved by them.
Mr. Pepe; ice cream parlors although not defined, were given greater freedom to locate in areas not
permitting restaurants. One of the problems is we're not just dealing with the definition' and how
many seats, but we also have to take into consideration other provisions of the code that grant ice
cream parlors, because they were so small and have low impact, greater freedom to locate in more
areas without any specific regulation; that has to be taken into consideration also when we look at
increasing the number of permitted seats. All the ramifications need to be considered.
Mrs Beckman; in the two zones LO and MO they're still going to be special use? Mr. Brimo; yes.
Mrs. Beckman; so it's only in the six areas where this would apply. Mr. Brimo; that's correct, its not
the departments intention to change the pennitted use schedule.
Mrs. Beckman; I just want to clarify indoor and outdoor; Mr. Brimo; currently you cannot get more
outdoor seats than what is permitted indoors.
Mrs. Beckman; if they are designated historic, do they have to pay for their outdoor seats; Mr.
Brimo; yes the still pay for seating; they are only exempt from parking requirements.
Mr. Pepe; something else has to be taken into consideration; the way this is worded and may be
interpreted; you cannot have more than 5 or 6 seats inside or outside because it doesn't make the
distinction. It says basically, your ice cream parlor is classified by how many seats you have, not by
how many seats you have inside or outside. Before you vote on it that is an issue that should be
debated.
Dr. Whitman; I agree; in the definition if we say 5 or change it to 10, then that's the total number.
Mr. Brimo; another provision of the code allows an establishment to apply for outdoor seating if they
have interior seats.
Dr. Whitman; does the definition of a restaurant have a seat limit? Mr. Bruno; no. Mr. Whitman; so
this is the only part that does. If we change it to 10 and they choose to have 5 inside and 5 outside
they can do that.
If they get pennission to do so; Ifwe raise it to 10, it really means 10 total.
Mr. Pepe; I would suggest a little language in there so there would be no question .. "no mote than x
number of seats, whether inside or outside".
Mr. Brimo; are you suggesting a maximum of 10 inside and potentially the same outside? Dr.
Whitman; no, I would like to limit the total maximum to include inside and outside. Mr. Brimo; so
limit to 10 total? Dr. Whitman; I'm comfortable with that unless someone else wants it larger.
Mr. Dundorf; are the taxes and fees the same for all these uses; are the requirements different?
Mr. Brimo; I do not have the license fee information.
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Mrs. Yanoshik; I have a question about the 10 total; isn't outdoor seating after you have indoor seats?
how do you know ifthey're going to apply for outdoor seating?
Mr. Brimo; if the applicant indicates they want 10 indoor seats, it would preclude them from outdoor
seats since the suggested total maximum is 10 seats. If they wanted both, they would have to lower
their interior number.
Mrs. Yanoshik; they would have to come back and apply for outdoor seats. Mr. Brimo; yes.
Dr. Whitman; can someone make a motion.
Mr. Dundorf; we're setting the seats so restrictive as to be pushing almost any kind of retail
establishment into the small restaurant category; that's how small this is. If you look at the particular
restaurant that came before us, its the smallest storefront that you could possibly have and they
managed to fit 15 seats in there; if they're doing that any establishment is probably going to have
more than 5 or 10 seats. By adopting 5 or 10 were pushing these small ice cream establishments to
become small restaurants, pushing them into the special permitting process and pay a huge fee;
Mr. Vitalini; if you have a 5 seat restaurant now, you still have to go through the special use process;
we're not talking about changing those requirements . .just an ice cream parlor.
Dr. Whitman; would you favor removing the seating requirements completely? The debate over seats
continued. Mr. Dundorf; having to go through the special use process is highly restrictive especially
when you have this huge fee.
Dr. Whitman; I will make a motion to approve this with a change from five to ten; does anyone
want to second it?
Seconded by Mrs. Beckman
A member asked if something was going to be whether inside or outside.
Mr. Pepe; you would just do that by an amendment; line 12 starting with "premises, which have no
more than 10 seats whether inside or outside"; and filrther on, "any ice cream parlor having more
than ten seats whether inside or outside shall be treated as a restaurant".
Dr. Whitman; I'm going to withdraw that motion and replace it with another motion; which is
as follows: a motion to approve this item with the following modification; to substitute the
wording five seats with " .. which have no more than ten seats inside or outside; any ice cream
parlor having more than ten seats inside or outside shall be treated as a restaurant"
Seconded by Mrs. Beckman
Vote: 6 yes; 1 no
Phillips -yes; Y anoshik -yes; Vitalini -yes; Dundorf -no; Whitman -yes; Cruz -yes;
Beckman -yes.
Mr. Pepe; I would also suggest an amendment to conform with that on line 15; where it says
restaurant, general: shall mean (then add) an ice cream parlor with more than ten seats, whether
inside or outside, and a business engaged in the sale of food and ...
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Dr. Whitman made a secondary motion to do the following; Dr. Philips read the amendment.
Restaurant, General: shall mean an ice cream parlor with more than ten seats whether outside
or inside, and a business engaged in the sale of food and beverages, prepared, served and
consumed primarily on the premises of the business and where the design and principal
method of operation consists of the following:
Seconded by Mrs. Beckman
Dr. Whitman asked for clarification before the vote. Mr. Pepe clarified the amendment.
Mr. Pepe; suggested another amendment to change "and" to "as well as"; to read " ... as well as a
business engaged ... "
Vote: 7 yes; 0 no
Beckman -yes; Cruz -yes; Whitman -yes; Dundorf -yes; Vitalini -yes; Yanoshik -yes;
Phillips -yes .
Dr. Whitman; do we have to vote for this as a whole? Mr. Pepe; yes.
Dr. Whitman; I move to approve the item as amended; Seconded by Dr. Philips
Vote: 6 yes; 1 no.
Beckman -yes; Cruz -yes; Whitman -yes; Dundorf -no; Vitalini -yes; Yanoshik -yes;
Phillips -yes
IV. Approval of Minutes:
LPA Minutes of May 24, 2011 -The Board members reviewed the minutes and were in favor
of approval of the minutes with no changes.
Motion: Dr. Whitman motioned for approval of the minutes as presented. The motion was not
seconded.
Vote: Approved: 7 Opposed: 0
LPA Minutes of June 21, 2011 -The Board members reviewed the minutes and were in favor
of approval of the minutes with no changes.
Motion: Dr. Whitman motioned for approval of the minutes as presented. The motion was not
seconded.
Vote: Approved: 7 Opposed: 0
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V. Future Meeting Dates: Will be selected at a later date
VII. Adjournment
Dr. Whitman adjourned the Local Planning Agency meeting at 9:58 PM.
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COURTESY NOTICE
NOTICE' IS HEREB)' given that'the Citi',c;qmmi'$Sion of the Cltyof
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Commission meeting scheduled for ~!ober 4 20.11,
beglnnlng at 7;30 p.m., In tile CUy Commission Chambers. 6130
Sunset Drive, to consider the following Item(s):
A Resolution relallng to a request pUlsuant to Silction
20-3.4(b}{4)(b) 'of the land Development. Code for
Special Use Approval to locate a general restaurant
al 5645 Sunset Drive within lhe "SR(HP-OV}" Specialty
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City Clerk
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