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ORDINANCE NO. 3370 AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW IN THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH A RESTAURANT/COCKTAIL LOUNGE
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Strengthen economic conditions & create new opportunities, Address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
At their December 21 meeting, the City Council considered a recommendation from the Planning Commission to amend the zoning code to allow in the Riverfront (RF-1) District gambling casinos/card rooms in association with a restaurant/cocktail lounge. Regina Bakunowicz applied for the zoning text amendment. She intends to open a restaurant and sports bar in the RF-1 district but also wants to have a casino/card room.
The City Council unanimously passed a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for council review and approval. Ordinance No. 3370 is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3370
STAFF CONTACT:
Steve Langdon, Planning Manager