MIN 05-18-20 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

10. Communication from Councilmember Shachner regarding expanding availability of outdoor dining to Lakewood restaurants. (to be provided) Councilmember Shachner read the following communication into the record: We are in extraordinary times and that we are unlikely to reach any level of normalcy until a vaccine is created, which is a rule unknown right now. Meanwhile, it is on us to do what is possible to come out of this crisis as strong as we came into it. All of our bars, restaurants, and small businesses are essential parts ofLakewood and really make Lakewood walkable and unique. We should challenge ourselves to come up with innovative ways to help them as a community. I really like what Acting Director Milius said about phasing things in and I think this next resolution on the agenda does that. It gives places the option to expand their space to serve customers. It empowers the Planning Commission based on that moment in time and on a case- by-case basis to determine what works for a particular space. There are thousands of things that I or others may not consider that the Planning Commission will. This resolution allows the Planning Commission to waive any typical requirement found as long as there is a two-thirds vote amongst the members as long is it does not substantially affect the public health and safety of residents. It reduces the application fee to $SO and allows for outdoor seating to go up to 30 people or more. It opens up the use ofpublic parks and public right of ways. It also protects residents, as no entertainment or speakers are allowed and outdoor dining must close by 10 pm, but that could be changed. I want to thank Director Milius, Kyle Baker, the President of the Planning Commission, and Assistant Law Director Swallow for working on this. I will have a motion to substitute the current resolution on the docket that incorporates edits after the docket deadline. Councilmember Shachner made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and filed the communication. Discussion: Councilmember Rader indicated that the resolution implements a process driven by the businesses and residents in the community themselves. He pointed out insurance liability requirements in the legislation as well. On the motion: On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 11. RESOLUTION 2020-31 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Planning Commission to grant temporary