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Meeting Date:	01/25/2021
Resolution 2021-11 - Extending Administrative Approval of Limited Outside Seating at Restaurants Through March 31, 2021
Submitted by:	Kristen Corn, Legal
Department:	Legal

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Subject

Resolution 2021-11 - Extending Administrative Approval of Limited Outside Seating at Restaurants Through March 31, 2021

Background

As you recall, at the October 12, 2020 meeting, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2020-105 to allow limited outdoor dining areas on a temporary basis on sidewalk areas in front of restaurants until January 1, 2021. This resolution was drafted after the Board discussed the ongoing issues related to operating a business during the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed concern that operators of all restaurants continue to experience hardships as they struggle to make payroll and generate sufficient revenue.

This resolution authorized staff to use a set of criteria to ensure compliance with applicable ADA requirements and the safety of those using the outdoor dining areas. To date, only two restaurants have applied for a temporary outdoor dining permit.

At its January 7 informational meeting, the Commission discussed the desire to extend this allowance through March 31, 2021 due to the ongoing nature of the pandemic. Therefore, staff has drafted the attached resolution to accomplish this. The review criteria will remain the same. These criteria are attached.

Because requests to add outdoor dining areas in front of or adjacent to restaurant spaces are generally approved by the Planning Commission as revisions to site plans, staff recommends that this be the final extension of this temporary authorization. Those operators who wish to make permanent outdoor seating areas may submit plans for permanent outdoor seating areas to the City in accordance with the site plan review process.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Planning and Codes Director.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020-105.

Previous Commission Action

There has been no previous action by the Board of Commissioner concerning this subject.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Resolution 2021-11
Attachment A - Review Criteria
Signed Resolution