HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09May 30, 2014 Item No.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OUTDOOR PATIOS
June 2, 2014 City Council Meeting
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 3,
Chapter 1 of the Lakeville City code Concerning Alcoholic Beverages as it pertains to Outdoor Patios.
Adoption of this ordinance will result in extended hours of operations for patios at licensed liquor
establishments within 150 feet of a residential district.
Overview
The City Council as discussed this issue at Work Sessions on April 28th and May 12th as a result of a
request from Carbone's Pizza to extend the hours of operation at their outdoor patio located in
Lakeville Crossing at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Co. rd. 46. Carbone's Pizza and Babe's
Sports Bar at the only licensed establishments that have patios located within 150 feet of a residential
district.
Based on the discussion at the Work Sessions, staff was directed to prepare a proposed ordinance
amendment that extend the hours of operation of patios within 150 feet of a residential district from
the current 10:00 p.m. requirement to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and Midnight on
Friday and Saturdays and to provide notice to adjacent property owners.
Should Council choose to proceed with the ordinance amendment, staff has recommended a motion
to do so.
Primaa Issues to Consider
• What options have been considered to address the request?
The Work session staff report is attached which discussed options.
Supporting Information
Letter of request from Carbone's
Draft Ordinance Amendment
• Staff Report
• Letters from property owners near Babes Sports Bar and Carbone's Pizza
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David L. Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
Financial Impact: None Budgeted: Y/N _ Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
PASTER ENTERPRISES
SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
CENTRAL PLAZA
45th & Central Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER
Bass Lake Road & West Broadway
Crystal, Minnesota
CRYSTAL TOWN CENTER
Bass Lake Road & West Broadway
Crystal, Minnesota
April 16, 2014
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Attn: Dave Olson
RE: Carbone's Patio
Lakeville Crossing
Dear Dave:
2227 University Avenue e Saint Paul, MN 55114-1677
651-646-7901 • Fax 651-646-1389
www.pasterenterprises.corn
LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES
The first phase of the Lakeville Crossing shopping center was
DODDWAY SHOPPING CENTER
opened for business in 2002. As this property abuts a
Smith &Dodd Road
West Saint Paul, Minnesota
neighborhood of single family homes, great care was taken during
the planning process between the property owner and city staff to
insure that the commercial and residential components would
I A 160th
160th &Cedar Avenue
& CE ar Avenue
integrate well together. No service drives were placed behind the
Lakeville, Minnesota
building and a bermed buffer area with many trees was added to
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
screen the residential properties from the commercial area.
LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES
Carbone's Pizza was one of the first tenants at Lakeville
Lexington & Larpenteur
Crossing. This has been a successful business venture for John
Roseville, Minnesota
and Nicki Wilkus and well accepted by the community. Over the
years, due to the support of the community, the restaurant has
expanded twice and most recently, an outdoor patio area was
MENDOTA PLAZA
added.
State Highway 110 & Dodd Road
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
The patio was open for business during the 2013 outdoor season,
and was well received. To our knowledge, there have been no
MOUNDS VIEW SQUARE
complaints regarding its operation.
Highway 10 & Long Lake Road
Mounds View, Minnesota
The patio is located approximately 90 to 140 feet from the rear
property line. The south (rear) wall is masonry with no openings.
NORTHWAY SHOPPING CENTER
The east and north perimeters are fenced with heavy landscaped
State Highway 23 & Woodland
screening. There is a solid roof over the majority of the patio. The
Lexington/Circle Pines, Minnesota
patio was designed to contain any noise and light and to prevent it
from disturbing the residential area south of the shopping center.
SIBLEY PLAZA
Per city ordinance, "Liquor, food, or music shall not be served,
West 7th Street & Davern
Saint Paul, Minnesota
dispensed, possessed, displayed or furnished on a patio located
within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a residential district between
the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00)
SOUTHVIEW SHOPPING CENTER
A. M._ MEMBER OF
Southview Boulevard & 13th Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
This restriction on hours of operation is negatively impacting the
restaurant. As an example, on many Friday nights, the Minnesota
Twins game is on the television on the outside patio and extends
past 10:00 P.M. Carbone's has then had to move those patrons
inside. Typically half will move inside, but half will leave and go to
Apple Valley where patios are open until 2:00 A.M. nightly. With
the 10:00 P.M. restriction, Carbone's really can't sit any tables
past 9:15 or 9:30 PM.
We would request that an amendment to the current ordinance be
considered that would allow Carbone's to better serve their
customers and compete with similar establishments in adjacent
communities. We would propose that the 10:00 P.M. patio limit be
changed to 11:00 P.M. on weeknights, (Sunday through Thursday
nights) and 12:00 A.M. on weekends, (Friday and Saturday
nights).
The Carbone's patio has been in operation for a full year with no
known complaints or issues. It has been well designed to prevent
noise and light from entering the adjacent neighborhood. With the
short summer season, it would be of great benefit for the
residents of Lakeville to be able to enjoy outdoor restaurant patios
for an extended time period.
Please review and consider this request, and inform us as to the
procedure required to formally request this change.
Sincerely,
Paster Enterprises
f
Kenneth I. Henk
Vice President, Operations & Construction
CC: John & Nicki Wilkus, Carbone's
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1
OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 3-1-8-14.C.7 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
7. Liquor, food, or music may be served, dispensed,
possessed, displayed or furnished on a patio
located within one hundred fifty feet (1501) of a
residential district between the hours of seven
o'clock (7:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00)
P.M. Sunday through Thursday, and between the
hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and Midnight
(12:00) A.M. Friday and Saturday.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this day of
2014.
ATTEST
M
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
Matt Little, Mayor
Item No.
City of Lakeville
Community and Economic Development Department
Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Olson, Community and Economic Development Directooll
Daryl Morey, Planning Director
Copy: Ken Henk, Paster Enterprises
Tom Tomaro, Babe's Sports Bar
Date: May 9, 2014
Subject: May 12, 2014 City Council Work Session
Carbone's Request for Extended Outdoor Patio Hours
The City Council discussed this issue at the April 28th Work Session. Paster Enterprises, owner of
the Lakeville Crossing has requested the City consider extending outdoor patio hours of
operation for one of their tenants, Carbone's Bar and Grill. It was the consensus of the City
Council to have staff draft a proposed ordinance amendment to allow the extended evening
hours that were being requested.
Outdoor patios for bars and restaurants serving alcohol are regulated by Chapter 3-1-8-14 of the
City Code under alcoholic beverage licensing. Subsection C.7 limits the hours of operation for
serving liquor or food on an outdoor patio located within 150 feet of a residential district to 7:00
a.m. -10:00 p.m. Attached is a proposed ordinance amendment that would allow
establishments with patios located within 150 feet of a residential district to serve alcohol and
food until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
nights.
Attached is a list of all establishments that currently have liquor licenses and those that have
also received approval of outdoor patios. Carbone's and Babe's Sports Bar are currently the only
establishments with outdoor patios located within 150 feet of a residential district.
If the City Council wishes to consider adoption of this amendment, it is recommended that it be
placed on the June 2nd City Council agenda and that residential property owners within 150 feet
of Carbone's and Babe's be notified of the proposed change.
Attachments:
• April 16, 2014 letter from Paster Enterprises
• Section 3-1-8-12 of the City Code
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment of Section 3-1-8-14.C7
• List of Current Liquor License Holders
Memorandum
City of Lakeville
Planning Department
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Daryl Morey, Planning Director'
Copy: Dave Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
Ken Henk, Paster Enterprises
Date: April 25, 2014
Subject: April 28, 2012 City Council Work Session
Carbone's Request for Extended Outdoor Patio Hours
Paster Enterprises, owner of the Lakeville Crossing multi -tenant retail center located west of
Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and south of 1601h Street (CSAH 46), is requesting extended outdoor
patio hours of operation for one of their tenants, Carbone's Bar and Grill.
Outdoor patios for bars and restaurants serving alcohol are regulated by Chapter 3-1-8-14 of the
City Code under alcoholic beverage licensing. Subsection C.7 limits the hours of operation for
serving liquor or food on an outdoor patio located within 150 feet of a residential district to 7:00
a.m. -10:00 p.m. Carbone's, which is located within 150 feet of a residential district, is
requesting the City Code be amended so their patio can serve alcohol and food until 11:00 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday nights and 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
The City Council approved Carbone's liquor license to allow their outdoor patio on July 2, 2012.
The patio is located on the east end of their tenant space, is enclosed by a solid wall on the south
side facing the adjacent residential neighborhood, and is covered by a roof over the southerly
portion. Community and Economic Development staff is not aware of any complaints from the
adjacent neighborhood since the Carbone's outdoor patio has been in operation.
Babe's Bar and Grill also has an outdoor patio located within 150 feet of a residential district and
has the same hours of operation restrictions. The City Code requirements for outdoor patios that
serve alcohol is not specific with respect to the commercial zoning district in which the bar or
restaurant is located. As such, unless the City Code is amended to create separate hours of
operation for each of the City's commercial zoning districts, any changes to the outdoor patio
hours of operation for Carbone's would apply to Babe's as well.
Paster Enterprises and Carbone's representatives will present their request to the City Council at
the April 28th at the work session.
Attachments:
• April 16, 2014 letter from Paster Enterprises
• Chapter 3-1-8-12 of the City Code
• Carbone's patio plans
3-1-8-14: PATIO:
A. Statement Of Policy: The issuance of an "on -sale liquor", "special club intoxicating liquor"
"on -sale wine", or "on -sale 3.2 percent malt liquor" license pursuant to this code will be
limited to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages inside of a structure on the
licensed premises, unless the licensee applies for and receives approval from the city
council for a patio to allow the sale and consumption outside of a structure on the
licensed premises.
B. Definition: "Patio" means any outdoor area located on the premises used for serving food
or alcohol.
C. Regulations:
1. The patio shall not be enclosed in such a manner that the space becomes an indoor
area as defined by Minnesota state statute.
2. The patio shall be attached to the licensed premises and share at least one common
wall with the licensed premises building in accordance with Minnesota state statute.
The patio shall not be part of a public street, sidewalk or other public grounds.
3. Access to the patio shall be directly from the licensed premises with no direct access
other than emergency exits.
4. The patio shall be clearly delineated by an approved fence at least forty two inches
(42") in height or some other approved structure or barrier that is compact and
contiguous to prevent the ingress or egress of persons to and from the patio.
5. Panic and fire exit hardware shall be installed on the emergency exit gates that are
equipped with latches and shall comply with the Minnesota building code.
6. Patio screening may be required if the premises is adjacent to a residential district,
consistent with the fencing/screening/landscaping provisions of this code.
7. Liquor, food, or music shall not be served, dispensed, possessed, displayed or
furnished on a patio located within one hundred fifty feet (150) of a residential district
between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.
8. The patio shall be in compliance with the building setback requirements of the
respective zoning district of this code. (Ord. 837, sec. 1, 4-21-2008)
9. The licensee shall pay the additional number of metropolitan council SAC units as
determined by the metropolitan council environmental services for the additional
seating according to the type of service to be provided and, notwithstanding any other
provision of this code, twenty five percent (25%) of the additional city sewer connection
charge and water connection charge based upon the additional seating. (Ord. 861,
sec. 1, 12-21-2009)
10. The premises shall be in compliance with the parking provisions of this code.
11. The patio shall have sufficient vehicle barriers installed to reduce the entry of vehicles
into the patio if it is in direct contact with or immediately adjacent to a vehicle parking
area.
12. The patio shall be in compliance with the noise amplification and dancing and
outdoor entertainment provisions of this code.
13. The patio shall be in compliance with the glare provisions of this code.
14. The patio shall be in compliance with the sign provisions of this code.
D. Application; Site Plan:
1. The patio application shall contain a detailed description and site plan of the entire
premises including the following: distance of the proposed patio from all property lines;
current size and seating capacity of the licensed building; proposed patio size and
seating capacity including table, chair, and aisle arrangements; current parking
capacity and additional number of parking stalls required; additional number of city and
metropolitan council SAC units as determined by the metropolitan council
environmental services; fence and/or landscape barrier type and height; emergency
exit gate hardware and locations; and vehicle barrier type and locations.
2. The complete patio application and site plan must be submitted to the city clerk for
review and comment by the city clerk, planning department, inspections department,
and police department, before submission to the city council for consideration of
approval. City staff will review the patio application within thirty (30) days of receipt of a
complete application for the applicable fire, building codes and zoning codes; past
performance of the licensee in maintaining order and obeying applicable laws in the
principal licensed premises; the adequacy of the proposal to provide for the safety of
persons on the proposed premises; impacts on the surrounding properties including
fighting and noise levels; and suitability of ingress and egress arrangements inoluding
control of persons entering and leaving for purposes of prevenfing consunVtion by
minors.
3. If the patio application is approved by the city council, the licensee will be required to
obtain and pay for any necessary city permits and fees. (Ord. 837, sec. 1, 4-21-2008)
Olson, David
From:
beth.kranz@thomsonreuters.com
Sent:
Friday, May 30,2014 11:30 AM
To:
Olson, David
Subject:
FW: City Ordinance Amendment Discussion- June 2nd
Mr. Olson,
Thank you for informing property owners about the proposed ordinance extending food and drink service on outdoor
patios by one hour. Our house is directly behind Carbone's Restaurant, and I would like to express my opposition to the
proposed amendment.
Currently, the sound from Carbone's, their live music and their customers regularly carries and is easily heard by us. I am
concerned about the additional noise, especially as my family and I are trying to sleep.
Question- Has there ever been any thought put into building a retaining wall that would separate the residential and
business area by Carbone's? This might help contain the noise in the business area, as the sound would bounce back
from the wall.
Please consider my family's opposition to this amendment as the City Council reviews the existing request.
Thank you,
Clint and Beth Kranz
May 30, 2014
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Mayor Matt Little and
City Council Members
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Re: Babe's Spoils Bar and Grill Outdoor Patio and Music
To the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Lakeville, MN:
I write this letter to express my concern for the residents in the neighborhoods in close proximity
to Babe's Sports Bar and Grill.
I was in the area of Babe's Sport Bar and Grill around 5:00 p.m. yesterday, May 29, and there
was a singer performing and the sound could be heard several blocks away. I would be very
upset if I was a neighbor of Babe's and had to listen to that on a regular basis. As it is, I live
approximately one mile away and during Pan-O-Prog we can hear the music all the way to our
home. Being that Pan-O-Prog is a special occasion, I don't have a problem with that, but I
would not want to hear the music and activity from Babe's on a regular basis throughout the
summer and the neighbors near Babe's should not have to either.
It is very upsetting to me that the City of Lakeville would allow the peace and quiet of the people
living in close proximity to Babe's to be disrupted on a regular basis.
I feel that Babe's should keep their business indoors.
Very truly yours,
O,AZ Q-&Csj/z# ,
Deb Bloemke
20620 Iteri Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
From: Colleene Ortner <cmortnerAfrontier.com>
Date: May 29, 2014 at 11:23:33 AM CDT
To: <m1itt1e(a)1akevi11emn.gov>, <dandersonAlakevillemn.gov>, <bdavis(&1akevi11emn.gov>,
<c1abeauA1akevi11emn.gov>, <ksweckerna,lakevillemn.gov>, <jlong(dJakeville.gov>,
<akuennenA1akevi11e.gov>, <crosiva1A1akevi11emn.gov>
Cc: <laura.adelmannAecm-inc.com>
Subject: I STRONGLY OPPOSE ANY OUTDOOR EXPANSION OF BABE'S!!!
To the above parties;
I OPPOSE BABE'S OUTDOOR EXPANSION of hours or any other type of
outdoor expansion. I also feel something this important to so many should
have a formal notice given to all the affected property owners before a
decision is made.
THIS IS A SENIOR AREA. The ages range from the upper 60's to
85. There are no school age children except for one residence that has 4
generations living there at this time. Almost all have lived in their home for
15 to 45 years. I have lived in mine for 42 years, and intend to stay living
here. My neighbor has lived here 45 years. Babe's is surrounded by a
LONG TIME residential area. (They knew that when they made the
purchase.)
We owned the Carpet Gallery in GEPHART'S MALL. So we are aware
of business challenges. However many of the downtown business people
lived in the downtown area and were respective of the residents
feelings. Now, downtown is owned by people who choose to live in another
area and make their money from the downtown.
I feel that we downtown property owners no longer have a representation in
Lakeville. Would these same business owners want to put up with what we
do during Pan O Prog? I've even had to take my car and show strangers
how you have to go east and south to be able to go north during Pan O
Prog.
I think that the City and the Downtown Residents have been most generous
to BABE'S, and think it's time for Babe's to show some consideration of the
people who live in the area.
MY BACKYARD is around 200' from the outer area that Babe's expanded
to last year. We certainly hear the outside customer's loud talk, which
believe infringe on my home owner rights. I assume you are aware that
Babe's had a professional singer outside with electronic speakers last
year. In nice weather, we would like to be able to have our windows open
to save energy (and money). Our area HAS BEEN a very safe area, and
we would like it to stay that way.
We must not know the correct place to complain (Apparently it is not
Babe's). The paper said there were no complaints. More than I, have
complained and apparently our complaints must be made other than where
we made them. I, as well as others, am making our feelings known to
many different people in hopes that the right people hear from us.
Laura—Your article was the first we knew about the expansion
Mayor and City Council Members ---I Understand this is coming up for
discussion at the meeting & we are sure you care how we feel.
Police Chief ---This has been a safe area for many years and we want to
keep it this way
Allyn ---Please let all the planners see this email, I only have your email
address
Chris ---We want you to know where we stand on the issue, The Edmonds'
& my yards are in a straight line to Holt from Babe's. We do not have a
fence dividing our lots. If the expansion isn't allowed, we won't have to call
on you to inspect the outhouse for Babe's that we would have to put up in
our yards. It seems their customers like to cut through our yards and NOT
OBSERVE THE ODD EVEN WATERING RULES.
We did come up with an idea that we think would solve this problem.
WOULD WE NEED A PERMIT TO PUT AN ELECTRIC WIRE AROUND
OUR TREES AND BUSHES?
Colleene Ortner
Lakeville City Council Members
C.o. Steve Mielke, City Administrator
27 May 2014
RE: Babe's Proposed Patio Expansion
Hearing Tuesday, June 3
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I was distressed to learn of Babe's plans and the city permit process to approve them. I
am sharing this information with my neighbors who have expressed frustration and harm
to their enjoyment of their properties ever since the Patio was built.
POINTS FOR YOU TO CONSIDER
1. Please separate Babe's application from Carbon's Pizza. Carbon's has made
an effort to fit into their environment, which was mostly tailor-made for an
outdoor patio, and Babe's has made no such effort. There is no reason that
Babe's should get approval from the council based on good will created by
Carbone 's.
2. None of my neighbors on Holt has received a notice of this change. It feels like
the city is promoting downtown business at our expense.
3. Under no conditions should amplified performers, live or over speakers piped
from inside, be allowed on the Patio. From the rear bedrooms of our homes on
Holt we can hear every word, and even the music inside of the establishment.
4. Just because Babe's cannot serve after the closing time does not mean the `party
is over'. Patrons stay on for well over an hour and continue their boisterous
conversations.
5. The East wall of Babe's (next to the Patio) is solid masonry from earlier times,
and perfectly amplifies and projects sound into the neighborhood hitting the
homes on Holt Ave. The sound is also bouncing of the Post Office Building.
6. The noise of alcohol induced loud conversation is not always quarrelsome or
abusive. The point is that it is `noise pollution' and it is intrusive to the
neighborhood (However, the use of the `F' word is unbelievably frequent, starting
about 7:OOPM). We do not live in downtown Minneapolis.
7. Passage of this expansion would show extreme disrespect for the citizens living in
the downtown area.
Thanks fof vaur consideration.
gary@archdirect.com
Lakeville, MN 55044 cell phone (612) 327-6725
May 29, 2014
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Mayor Matt Little
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Colleen LaBeau
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
PAM AND GLENN NORD
20655 Holt Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Doug Anderson
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Kerrin Swecker
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
To the Mayor and City Council Members:
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Bart Davis
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Our neighborhood (to the East, West, and North of Babes Restaurant) is "touchy" in that
residential homes abut directly to businesses (as opposed to more carefully planned
neighborhoods where there is a buffer area separating the two). Because of this close
proximity we attempt to work with each other and to respect the rights of "each side."
In past years, Babes has been allowed to expand Northward Into the family residential
area but has at least had to confine its business to indoors.
Now Babes is requesting approval to venture outdoors and to, in effect, conduct a party
atmosphere adjacent to residential homes. There clearly will be increased and steady
sounds and lights, and, parking is being pushed out. Last fall there was an amplified
singer. (Do you want to hear your neighbor's style of music let alone the sheer
interruption it creates?)
Good planning requires that a business (or property owner) not be allowed to gain an
advantage at someone else's expense. That is what will occur here if Babes is allowed
to expand outdoors. Specifically, the abutting residential neighbors will pay the price.
The alcoholic industry is carefully regulated for many reasons, but here, where there is
no buffer, Babes should be kept indoors.
Very truly yours,
/04 7'�
Pam and Glenn Nord
MARK EMOND
P.O. Box 1136
Lakeville, MN 55044
May 27, 2014
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Mayor Matt Little and
City Council Members
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Dear Mayor Little and Council Members of Lakeville:
This correspondence is forwarded to express concerns over Babe's Restaurant and Bar
expanding its operation to outdoors on Holyoke Avenue in Downtown Lakeville.
Babes is in the liquor industry which is highly regulated for obvious reasons. Babes is
surrounded on three sides by residential homes. Our home is one of these at 20670
Holyoke Avenue located directly across from the outside area that Babes in now
operating.
Babes utilized an amplified singer to entertain its outdoor customers last fall and the
singer could most definitely be heard for at least 2 blocks away. We object. What
would the City say if a residential home had amplified teenage parties conducted on a
regular basis.
The extension of the eating area to the outside of the building constitutes an expansion
of the present business. Does Babes have the required parking to fulfill its
requirements with the new "larger" facility?
Many customers are reasonably quiet but in this type of business there will always be
some who get loud and louder as the evening drags on. The doors are opened more
often letting the music and entertainment noises leak out. A better procedure is to
confine these drinking and eating activities to inside.
Please do not allow this expansion.
Very truly yo,
A
Mark Emondi:2Q
May 27, 2014
Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Mayor Matt Little and
City Council Members
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Dear Mayor Little and Council Members of Lakeville:
This correspondence is forwarded to express concerns over Babe's Restaurant and Bar
expanding its operation to outdoors on Holyoke Avenue in Downtown Lakeville.
Babes is in the liquor industry which is highly regulated for obvious reasons. Babes is
surrounded on three sides by residential homes. Our home is one of these at 20670
Holyoke Avenue located directly across from the outside area that Babes in now
operating.
Babes utilized an amplified singer to entertain its outdoor customers last fall and the
singer could most definitely be heard for at least 2 blocks away. We object. What
would the City say if a residential home had amplified teenage parties conducted on a
regular basis.
The extension of the eating area to the outside of the building constitutes an expansion
of the present business. Does Babes have the required parking to fulfill its
requirements with the new "larger" facility?
Many customers are reasonably quiet but in this type of business there will always be
some who get loud\ and louder as the evening drags on. The doors are opened more
often letting the music and entertainment noises leak out. A better procedure is to
confine these drinking and eating activities to inside.
Please do not allow this expansion.
Very truly yours,
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Lakeville City Hall
Attn: Mayor Matt Little and
City Council Members
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Dear Mayor Little and Council Members of Lakeville:
This correspondence is forwarded to express concerns over Babe's Restaurant and Bar
expanding its operation to outdoors on Holyoke Avenue in Downtown Lakeville.
Babes is in the liquor industry which is highly regulated for obvious reasons. Babes is
surrounded on three sides by residential homes. Our home is one of these at 20670
Holyoke Avenue located directly across from the outside area that Babes in now
operating.
Babes utilized an amplified singer to entertain its outdoor customers last fall and the
singer could most definitely be heard for at least 2 blocks away. We object. What
would the City say if a residential home had amplified teenage parties conducted on a
regular basis.
The extension of the eating area to the outside of the building constitutes an expansion
of the present business. Does Babes have the required parking to fulfill its
requirements with the new "larger" facility?
Many customers are reasonably quiet but in this type of business there will always be
some who get loud, and louder as the evening drags on. The doors are opened more
often letting the music and entertainment noises leak out. A better procedure is to
confine these drinking and eating activities to inside.
Please do not allow this expansion.
Very truly yours,
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-----Original Message -----
From: Mike Emond [mailto:sandmaninc@intepra.net
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Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:33 AM
To: WEB Councilinfo Email
Subject: Babes hours
Council members, I was just notified that you were thinking of extending Babes music hours to 11PM. How about
keeping it the same or even backing it up to 9PM? The outdoor eating/drinking area has caused an increase in noise also
and thats bad enough. We are the property owners across the street at 20670 Holyoke. The noise has gotten steadily
worse the last few years with Pan -O -Prop bringing its own problems. I am not against POP at all, in fact our families
enjoy many of the festivities. The problem we have is, late at night people urinating in our yard and our neighbors yards
as well. There have been times when we have had people in our back yard doing creative "things". The city would not
allow me to work on my own equipment (making any noise) until 11PM on a regular basis or even start equipment and
let it idle so why would you even consider this?
My mother-in-law lives at 20485 Howland Ave. for 50 years and can hear the Babes music as well and is wondering if she
will be able to go to sleep with her windows open. So I am against extending Babes music and/or outdoor hours, please
say no. Thank you Mike Emond 612-221-3157