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licenses, what type of license is required and do you plan to sell cigarettes? Mr. Brenner stated he
has spoken to Mary Jo Bjork, Town Clerk and she checked with the ATF and off sale liquor
licenses are available for class C and Class B. Staff Report – Andy Pichotta: Mr. Brenner owns
approximately 338 acres and the proposed business would take place on one 40 acre parcel. This
request is to permit the hosting of a series of “events” where food, beverage and other services
would be provided. The proposed primary event is “Vino in the Valley” which would be a
weekly event where patrons will be served wine, bread, cheese and pasta. Other proposed events
include pumpkin sales along with a petting zoo in the month of October; food, beverages and
other services will be provided. In December the applicant proposes Christmas tree sales and
hayrides along with the food and beverage services. Mr. Brenner is anticipating between 100 and
200 people attending each event. A farmer’s market and gift shop are also proposed to take place
on the property. These activities will require the issuance of an additional conditional use permit.
The conditional use permit would only permit the various “events” and food and beverage
services that will be provided to attendees. Section 240-36 allows farm and home based
businesses as accessory to single family residential uses subject to the following:
1. The farm and home based business be conducted by the owner of the dwelling unit and no
more than eight persons not residing on the site may be employed in the business.
2. If located in the dwelling unit, the farm and home business shall occupy no more than 50%
of the dwelling unit. If located in an accessory building, the farm and home business shall
not occupy an area greater than 5000 sq ft.
3. Minimum lot size shall be 5 acres.
4. Such other conditions as specified by the Land Management Committee pursuant to
Section 240-76 shall apply.
Three structures are proposed to be constructed in conjunction with this project; a pavilion, a
bathroom and a kitchen. They would total 3324 sq ft. The other structures associated with the
Farm and Home Based Business is the Farmer’s Market and Gift Shop and that will total 688 sq
ft for a total of 4012 sq ft. Pierce County Code does not limit the number of Farm and Home
Businesses that may be conducted on one parcel. Code does limit the number of Home
Businesses that may be located on one parcel to two per parcel and stipulates that total square
footage may not exceed that allowed for one Home Business. The proposed plan is for events to
be held on Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm during the months of May through September.
This has been addressed by the Town. Events in October and December will be held on weekends
and directed towards children. The maximum seating capacity of the pavilion is 80 persons at
approximately 20 tables. This operation will have 8 outside employees. The recommended travel
route is from Hwy 10 to 400 th St to 450 th Ave or Hwy 72 to Cty Rd CC to 450 th Ave. These
routes will keep people off the gravel roads in the area and on paved roads designed for greater
use. § 240-54 requires parking for a restaurant or tavern to be: 1 space per 100 sq ft of primary
floor area or 1 space per 3 seats, whichever is greater. Using per seat, 27 parking spaces will be
required. The driveway and parking area will be constructed of gravel. § 240-57 D(2) states:
Access driveways for all other uses, except agricultural uses, shall be at least 20 feet wide and not