HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 11.01.2018MINUTES
CITY OFLAUREL
City/County Planning Board
11/0I/2018 10:00 AM
City Council Chambers
COMMITTEE MEMBER PRESENT:
]udvGo|dsby Chair ]ohnNasna
Even Bruce Roger Giese
Jerry Williams
OTHERS PRESENT:
Forrest Sanderson, Contract Planner KU
Richard Herr, Bob Ulrich, Kris Vogele, Linda Frickel, Kathleen Gilluly, Dan Koch
1.Public Comment- none
2.General Items
a. Approval ofthe previous minutes was approved
b. Public Hearing Vueand Brew inthe Central Business District. Judy read the rules for the public
hearing and Forrest read the application and the process for advancing the request through the
City -County Planning and City Council.
]my asked if there was any proponents of the special review request. Kris Vogelewho lives at
306 East 4 th Street spoke as one of the owners of the LLC that operates the Vue and Brew. Kris
is also the applicant of the special request and informed the Planning Board of his intentions on
the sale ofalcohol atthe Vueand Brew. Kris stated that all monies from the sale ofalcohol will
go to Sonny O'Days as per Montana Statue and that they plan on working with Sonny O'Days for
staffing and sale ofthe alcohol inaconcession agreement. Kris also stated that they received
sixty comments on their Facebook page with fifty nine of those comments in support and Kris
welcomed anyone togoand view the Vueand Brew's Facebookpage. Linda Fricke|who lives at
1737 Groshell Boulevard and was the previous owner of the Owl Caf6 for over twenty years had
the same concession agreement with Sonny O'Days and received no monies from the sale of
alcohol but wanted to offer the opportunity for her customers to consume alcohol at the Owl
Cof6. Linda is in support of this application and would like the Planning Board to also support
their plans. Linda stated she has been acustomer ofthe Vueand Brew since itopened and
enjoys watching movies in Laurel. ]udyasked for additional proponents twice and noadditional
proponents came forward. Judy then asked for any opponents three times and noopponents
came forward tospeak. Forrest read into the record anemail hereceived from Shannon Co|e-
Merchen on October 30, 2018. This email was in support of the proposal to allow for the
alcohol sale and consumption at the Vue and Brew. The Public Hearing was closed.
3. New Business
Judy asked the Planning Board members if they had any questions about the special review for
the Vue and Brew about the sale and consumption of alcohol. Roger asked about the location in
the building where the alcohol will be served. Kris stated that there is a separate area as you
walk in through a window is where the alcohol will be sold. Kris stated that it would be similar
to what the Billing Exchange does at the Metra. Kris stated one of the stipulations is that you
cannot have an area where minors can access the storage of alcohol. Kris said that the
concession employees will not be in the same area as the sale of alcohol. Evan asked if the area
was going to be in the area of ticket sales. Kris stated that the area would be right as you walk
in the building off to the side, it will be its own separate area. Roger asked about the
relationship between Sonny O'Days and the Owl Cafe and now with the Vue and Brew. Judy
stated that it will be up to the State of Montana to decide. Kris stated there will be a concession
agreement with Sonny O'Days and Sonny O'Days will have the responsibility to for all
requirements including liability insurance. Roger asked Kris if he felt it was necessary for there
to be another avenue to sell alcohol in this city. Kris stated that the word "necessary" may not
be the word but he feels that many customers would like to have a beverage while they watch
their movie. Roger asked if they can take it into the movie with them or do they have to
consume it in a special area. Kris stated within the confines of the entire building. Evan asked
about training of the employees that will serve the alcohol. Kris states that the shared
employees will be trained per the state guidelines. Evan asked if they sought out the transfer of
the license into the Vue and Brew name. Kris said no. John stated that Kris is providing a space
for the continuance of Sonny O'Days to operate and Kris said yes. Roger asked if they have
submitted this to the state yet and Kris said that they have not. Kris stated they needed to have
the City signed off on the request before they submitted the application to the State. Jerry
stated that he thinks it is a great idea personally. Jerry also stated that he can see that this will
help this business stay open. Forrest read his statement of analysis and finds that the
application and comments from the public hearing are adequate for the board's consideration
of approval with two conditions. Those conditions are that the operation and management of
the facility shall be in accordance with the application, plans and testimony to this board and
that they comply with City of Laurel's Codes and they comply with State Rules and Regulations.
John asked about the Church next door that uses the building for youth events. Forrest stated
that the standard to be further than 600 feet from a place of worship is waived in the Central
Business District. Judy said that they rarely use the building for youth activities. Judy stated
that Roger made the motion to approve the Special Use and forward it onto City Council for
approval and was needing a seconding on the motion. Evan seconded the motion and all board
members were in favor with a roll call vote. Forrest stated that this recommendation would be
forwarded onto the next City Council Workshop and posted as required.
Forrest presented the final plat application for Russel Minor Subdivision that had been
previously approved by this board and by the Yellowstone County Commissioners. John made
the motion to approve Judy signing the final plat for approval. Evan questioned the location of
the subdivision and Forrest explained and showed the check print of the subdivision to the
board. Jerry seconded the motion and all board members approved.
C. Forrest explained the CDBG Grants and what they can be used for like Growth Management
Policy or a Capital Improvement Plan. Subdivision regulations could also be reviewed with this
type of grant. Forrest stated that these are really competitive grants and the City will be
prepared to apply for a grant as to what the City Council will. Jerry asked about traffic issues
and grants for a traffic study. Judy spoke of the previous transportation grant and Forrest stated
that there are other ways to get funds for urban transportation plan. John asked if there are
two grants to apply for and Forrest indicated that all plans are presented to City Council and the
City Council then determines what the priority will be and they will vote for the highest priority
for funding. Forrest stated you can only submit one application per funding application. Evan
asked what the grant will applied for and Judy stated that is what has to be determined. Evan
asked where the public hearings would take place and Forrest said it would be at the City
Council meetings. Judy said that the planning board is an advisory committee. Jerry stated that
if we are to grow that the traffic issues needs to be resolved. Judy asked the members to review
the growth management plan and the traffic study that was previously prepared for the City.
4. Old Business
Planner Update- Forrest said the City received one application so far.
5. Other- Jerry asked about improvements at Riverside Park. Judy briefed the board that the process is
moving forward
6. Announcements- Next meeting scheduled December 6th, 2018. Forrest said so far there is nothing on
the agenda.
7. Adjournment was called for by Judy, Roger motioned to adjourn with John seconding the motion, all
were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 10:55am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kurt Markegard