Amendments to Auburn's minimum business parking requirements and the approval of a mixed-use shopping district and retail liquor licenses defined the brief Auburn City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
A special events retail alcoholic beverage license was also approved for a Luke Bryan concert taking place Friday, Oct. 5 at the Wilson Pub and Eatery on 2065 Sandhill Road.
An amendment to the South College Curb Cut Plan was made, allowing Auburn businesses to have less than the minimum parking requirement per square foot of usage.
Kevin Cowper, assistant city manager, explained how businesses may benefit from the policy.
"A good example of this is gas stations," Cowper said. "We're actually lowering the parking requirements to make the pumps count as parking spaces to prevent over parking and lessen the amount of impervious surfaces present."
Forrest Cotton, planning director for the city, further explained the amendment.
"A developer or applicant now has the opportunity to have parking approved that is less than the minimum required by ordinances," Cotton said.
An amendment was made to chapter XII, article XII of the city code, capping permits for outdoor cafes at $500.
Permits for outdoor cafes were previously $1 per square foot, but concerns from restaurants with larger outdoor areas, such as Bloodhound, prompted the cap.
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