Title
Consider Randy Davis' request to add two tables with four chairs in front of Grumpy's eats and sweets
Summary
Description of Topic: (who, what, where, when, why and how much)
Grumpy's is located at 214 W. Laurel Avenue, Foley, and has interior seating for 44 patrons. They wish to add two tables with four chairs on the sidewalk, which is 10' wide from the parking curb to the building. If added they would intrude approximately 3' from the building. The zoning ordinance does not cite specifically the approval process but it requires action and approval by Council.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.
Capital - Departmental
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $___________ and described in budget as __________________________________.
Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_____________ OR, transfer of $___________ from Account #____________ to Account #_______________
____ Not Budgeted - account #____________ requires budget increase of $_____________.
Capital Project - **THE PRE-PROJECT CHECKLIST AND BUDGET CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________
Body
WHEREAS, the owner of Grumpy's eats and sweets has seating for 44 patrons inside and have requested to place two tables with four chairs in front of their establishment located at 214 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama, and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk is 10' wide from the parking curb to the building and if approved the addition of two tables would intrude into the sidewalk approximately 3' from the building, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Inspector met with the owner and determined: 1) the required clear widths for egress from Grumpy's will be maintained after the tables and chairs are added; 2) handicap ingress/egress has not been compromised; and 3) 72" of clear space is provided on the front sidewalk to allow for public access to adjacent businesses, and
WHEREAS, the City Planner also reviewed the site and finds that it meets the guidelines of the Foley Downtown Overlay District. She is also in agreement with the Fire Inspector's findings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves two tables and four chairs to be placed in front of Grumpy's as long as they do not become obstacles for ingress/egress along the sidewalk and the front door of Grumpy's.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.