HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 08-19-1996 SpecialAgenda
Plymouth City Center
City Council Subcommittee
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 1996
Public Safety Training Room
1. Call to Order
2. Dave's Brew Farm
Requested by David Anderson
narrative and plans attached)
3. City Center sign regulations
Requested by Joe Domagala
see attached summary of sign regulations)
4. Ponding
Wetlands
A project proposal
Requested by Ken Streeter
letter attached)
5. Other Issues Concerning City Center
6. Adjourn
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Narrative for "Dave's BrewFarm - Brewery & Restaurant"
Honorable Chair. Subcommittee members and Staff:
This narrative is in regards to Lots1 and 3. Block 4, Plymouth Hills Addition. where I pro-
pose to put a full service. sit down restaurant with on-site brewery. The restaurant structure will
have approximately 6,000 square feet on the main floor, with a basement / walk -out of the same
size. It is currently zoned "CC -R" and I have shown an area to be pursued as additional future
Retail .
These two lots have approximately 2.6 acres of land, so there will be plenty of room for
parking and creative use of existing green space. There are a group of mature trees on the NE
corner of Lot 1, and also on the SE corner of Lot 3, which I hope to keep and maintain as many_ as
possible, using_ landscaping to incorporate them into the project and work around them to
enhance their presence on the site.
This project is the first of a start-up company, and will be a definite first-class establish-
ment. The restaurant is named, "Dave's BrewFarm - Brewery and Restaurant" and has a "Farm" /
Country" / "Rural" theme (though not overboard on the thematics - I liken it to "Country Kitsch"
and "Funky Farm"). It will serve lunch and dinner (open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.), 7 days a
week, featuring "Farm -Fresh" entrees, a full service bar and the attraction of an on-site brewery
like Rock Bottom, Sherlock's Home etc.). Having an on-site brewery producing fresh beer is like
having a bakery on-site -- similar ingredients, different final product, same delicious "produced -on-
site" flavor.
I believe this venture will give the Plymouth City Center a valuable attraction and communi-
ty gathering space. A restaurant that is truly unique, well executed and a fun place to unwind,
relax and enjoy some exceptional food and fresh beer. It will reflect the agricultural heritage and
character of the area, offering a theme that people understand, will feel comfortable with and
come away with a "I'll be back again soon" feeling.
Currently, there are not many choices for full-service restaurant dining in Plymouth, and I
hope you will allow me to provide the City with a fun, relaxing, family and community -oriented
establishment that has a bit of something for everyone. I'm not aiming at the "lowest common
denominator" but am very willing to listen to input from the patrons and community as to what they
would like on the menu, decor, events, etc. for "their" restaurant / brewpub.
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The benefits to the City and community are numerous; not only financial (bare land back
on the business tax base, permits fees, liquor license fees, etc) but I feel it will give the City a real
signature business to use as a ""landmark" - not another faceless corporate chain restaurant that
blends into the dreaded "bland suburban sameness" that is overly pervasive into today's subur-
ban developments.
As a Plymouth resident, I'm into this project for the long-term - I'm buying / owning the land,
building and contents. Not just passing through but making this project a community-based, cre-
ative, well-run, and FUN establishment. As a very hands-on owner, I will be on-site every day,
eighteen plus hours a day (especially during opening and the first six months until the bugs are
worked through) to ensure this is a first-class operation. It is, after all, a culmination of a dream
and I have staked everything (well, not my dog or horse...) to make this project a reality.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my request. I look forward to putting
Plymouth's City Center "on the map" with the first "Dave's BrewFarm" and serving the hungry and
thirsty patrons of Plymouth and beyond.
Most Sincerely,
David A. Anderson - a.k.a. "Farmer Dave"
BrewFarms LVC
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City Center Sign Regulations
Note: City Center sign regulations are the
same as in other commercial districts,
except as noted in italicized type.
Types of signs permitted:
directional signs -1 per site, up to 4 sq. ft. not exceeding 8 feet above grade
temporary signs -
0 construction sign: 1 per site, up to 96 sq. ft, not exceeding 16 feet in height
0 real estate sign, off -premise: 1, up to 16 sq. ft not more than 6 feet in height
or 8 feet in width
0 real estate sign, on -premise: up to 96 sq. ft.
0 campaign sign: maximum 32 sq. ft. (except general election years)
0 public signs: for non-commercial announcements by civic groups, maximum
32 sq. ft. (some exceptions)
0 special event signs: up to 32 sq. ft (4 times per year, up to 14 days per time)
0 transient merchant signs: up to 16 sq. ft., up to 6 feet in height
business signs -
0 wall signs: up to 20% of wall area, not extending more than 12 inches from
face of building, except multi -tenant buildings (in other districts, signs may
extend up to 18" from face of building)
0 free-standing signs: up to 96 sq. ft, 36 feet in height; only allowed on
property fronting Highway 55 and limited to Highway 55 frontage
0 multi -tenant buildings: wall signs up to 5% of wall if consistent with
approved comprehensive sign plan
Signs not permitted:
advertising signs (off -premise/ billboards)
roof signs
moving/flashing signs
Setbacks (most signs): 20 ft.
Special provisions for auto repair and motor fuel stations
one 64 sq. ft. pylon; two prices signs up to 16 sq. ft. each
Pending sign ordinance amendments
draft undergoing internal review; no meetings scheduled)
wall signs up to 10% of wall area
change 20 foot setback for most signs to 10 feet
area identification" signs under study
August 14, 1997
Streeter Companies
7661 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 612-566-4151
August 12, 1997
Ms. Anne W. Hurlburt
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
Re: Plymouth City Council's City Center Subcommittee meeting
Dear Anne:
In regards to the above referenced meeting, August 19th, we would like to address the
committee towards the end of the meeting to discuss the following issues:
Ponding
Wetlands
A project proposal
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kenneth R. Streeter
President
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