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An ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of
the City of Saint Paul and Secfion 409.20 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, creating a Commercial Development District on
properiy with the address of 2082 Ford Parkway
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
The Ford Parkway Commercial Development District, as shown in Exhibit 1-1999, which
is attached to and incorporated by reference in this ordinance, is hereby created as a commercial
development district under Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul and under
Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Section 2
Notwithstanding Section 409.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, no license shall be
issued except to a restaurant in this commercial development district.
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA e�'3
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4 This ordinance sha11 be in force and take effect thiriy days foliowing its passage, approval
5 and pubiication.
Requested by Department of:
Adopted by Council: Date `����Q�(f
Adoption Certified by Councj Secretary
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OFFICE oF LIEP Date: GREEN SHEET
Christine Rozek rrovember s, 1999
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266-9108 No . 103726
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CTION REQUESTED:
ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of
Saint Paul and Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by creating a
Commercial Development District on property with the address 2082 Ford Parkway.
CON�h]ENDATIONS: APPROV6 (A) OR REJ6CT (R) BRSONAL $EHVSCS CONT1211CP5 MUST ANSNSR T88 FOLLOiPING:
PLANNING CO�IISSION CZVIL SERVICB CO�MfISSION 1. Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract For this department?
CIe COMMITTEE HUSINESS REVIEW COUNCIL YHS NO
STAFF A Distzic[ 15 Conncil 2. Has this peison/fixm ever been a City employee?
DI5IRICT COURT Y2S NO
3. Does thia person/fizm possess a akill not normally possessed by any
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? Current City employee?
YES NO
lain all Ya3 answere on a separate sheet and attach.
INITIATING PRQBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
nder the current liquor license limitations in Ward 3, creating a Commercial
evelopment District is the only way Chipotle Mexican Grill (2082 Ford Pkwy)
ill be allowed to serve liquor.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will be able to receive a liquor license.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
one apparent; District 15 Community Council approved the application.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will not be able receive a liquor license.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA OF THE SA1NT PAUL C1TY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
7:00 p.m.
HILLCREST RECREATION CENTER
1978 Ford Parkway
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support - 651-266-5565
O�ce of the City Council
PUBLIC t{EARtNG
1. Receive public testimony from citizens regarding the proposed creation of a
co�timercial devetopment district for Chipotie Mexican Grilf, 2082 Ford
Parkway. Designation of this area as a commercial development district will
aliow Chipotle to obtain a liquor license.
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
file number 99-76 - -
date November 5, 1999
Commercial Development District:
- 2082 Ford Parkway ,.
Whereas, Highland Crossing LLC, owner of property located at 2082 Ford
Parkway, has petitioned the City to establish a commercial development
district pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409.20
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for the purpose of removing the property
from restrictions on the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licences
allowed within the liquor patrol limits, and "
Whereas, the Department of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
has consulted the Planning Commission for advice concerning the proposal's
consistency with the City's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance per
section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has made the following findings of fact:
1. Chipotle Mexican Gri11 is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
opened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 emoloyees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in htinnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margaritas. The alcohol selections in all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed nargaritas.
Trie standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
moved by Faricy
seconded by
in favor Unanimous
d�ai��s�
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Planning Commission Resolution
2082 Ford Parkway
Page Two
comnared to sales from food
are take-out customers.
Approximately 25a of its customers
2. A petition for a commercial development- district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels sign.ed)•
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,12D squere feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
the recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance of land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village Plan which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland will be the center of the retail area
shopping disCrict. Within the district, the emphasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (clothing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores) and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores)." page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
e:cisting zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liauor licensed establishments are permitted.
NOW, THEREFOR�, BE ZT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission advises the hlayor
and the City Council that the petition of Highland Crossing LLC to establish a
commercial development district for the property at 2082 Ford Parkway is
consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning code and that the Planning
Commission sunports creation of the proposed district.
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NEZGFIBORHOOD COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
1. APPLICANT: Highland Crossing LLC - DATE OF HEARING: To be determined
2. CLAS5IFICATION: Commercial Development District
3. LOCAT20N; 2082 Ford Parkway
4. , PLANNZNG DISTRICT: 15
5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block 1, Highland Crossing
6. PRESENT ZONING: B-2 CODE REFERENCE: City Charter: Section 17.07.1
and Legislative Code: Section 409.20
7. STAFF 2NVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 10/27f99 BY: SameS Zdon
A. PURPOSE: To a11ow the property at 2082 Ford Parkwa}• (Chipotle Mexican
Grill) to be designated as a commercial development district and be
eligible to apply for an intoxicating liquor license.
B. PARCEL SIZE: Chipotle is leasing 3,120 square feet of floor area from
Highland Crossing LLC.
C. EXISTING LAND IISE: The property is occupied by a commercial building.
D. SURROUNDING LAND USE:
North: Commercial drugstore in a B-2 district.
East: Commercial bookstore in a B-2 district
South: Residential apartments in a RM-2 district.
West: Commercial bank in a B-2 district.
E. AUTHORITY FOR REVYEW: The City Charter, Section 17.07.1, provides for
commercial development districts which are excepted from the cap on
intoxicating liquor licenses in each ward. Tfie Saint Paul Legislative
Code, Section 409.20(c), provides an additional requirement that when
the City Council considers creating or expanding a district, "...the
Planning Commission shall be consulted for advice concerning the
proposals for consistency with the city's comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinances, and the Planning Commission shall report in writing to the
City Council its findings and recommendations.
F DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland District Council has
reviewed and is in support o= the application.
a�-t���
H FINDINGS: ,
1. Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
ogened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
� under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is aoen every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 employees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margariCas. The alcohol selections in.all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed margaritas.
The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
compared to sales from food. Approximately 25 of its customers
are take-out customers.
2. A petition for a commercial development district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels signzd). The petition is
attached.
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,120 square feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
tt�z recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance o£ land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The pzoposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village P1an which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland wi11 be the center of the retail area
shopping district. Within the district, the empfiasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (cloChing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores} and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores).' page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
existing zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liquor licensed establishments are permitted.
2. STAFF RECOMMENAATION: Based on findings 1 thYOUgh 6, sCaff recommends
that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that the
proposed commzrcial development distzict is consistent with the
Compreriensive P1an and Zoning Code and Chat Che Planning Commission
suppores creation of the pronosed district.
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HIGHLAND DISTRICT COTJNCIL
Building a Stronger Commuaity Through Citizen Participatiou
1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55116
(651) 695-4005 Fax (651) 695-4007
Counci! Members
OfHcecs:
Shawn Hartsl� President
Scatt Bunin, Vice Pmsidrnt
Mark Mceller, Treasurm�
Angie Kline, Secietary
Members:
Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugt
Grid 2: Lori Angus
Grid 3: Scott Bunin
Gcid4: KristineThompson
G:id 5: Dick Mitcl�elt
Crrid G: Bill Bacbeau
Grid 7: Mark Mceller
Grid 8: Krn Jeffersan
Grid 9: Sally Couser
Gtid 10; Shawn Bartsh
Grid 11: Chris BcrK
Gcid 12: Laura Deuberry
At I.arge:
John Grzybck
Angie Kline
Paul Hcincrscheid
Greg Mc('sx
HigliSand Busincss Association:
David Burlcy
West End Business ?ssociation
Dan Gallos
Aitemates:
I,arry Hampcl
Brian Marcl�ant
Community Organiur:
Gayte Sum�nus
October 21,1999
Jim Zdon
1300 City Hall Annex
24 West 4� Street
St. Paul MN 55102
pear 7im,
The H'sgtiland District Councal passed the foltowing resoLution:
G�� - 11`1
"The Community Development Committee on May 13 met with representatives
of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to discuss as application by Chipode for a
Development Disuict for 2082 Ford Parkway (formally Boston Market).
Besignation of a Development District altows Chipolte to apply for a liquor
license at that location. The Community Development Committee voted to
approve che designation on the condition that the Deveiopment District be only
for Chipolte Mexican Grill Tnc."
This resolution was passed by the fiill Council on 5-20-99.
Sincerely,
Gayle W. Summers
Community Organizer
Qime Prevtntion:
Linda Mceltcr
HRCC DIST 15 TEL�612- May 24'99 12=21 No.003 P.p2
I�IGHI�AND DISTRICT COUI�CIL �� -`���
I3uiic};ng x 5fronger Cammuuily Tl�reugh C[tizen Yartic't�+AA
1978 Fard Parkway, Sa+nt Pau1 y�'iN 5511G
(615} 695-4005 Fax"(651) 695-4U07
Couucil Members
OII"icczs:
Shawn R;irtsl� Prosident
Scott Runin. Vi[t Piesideni
Mark Moelli:r. I'revsurer
Anye K{ine, Sasetac}'
Membea:
Grid 1: P1ny� rf' F �
Grid z: Lori A��S�
Grid 3: ScWt Buuin
Grid4: KristineZliomp��«
GridS: DickMitcimit
Grid G: Bill itxrbean
Grid 7: �ferk Mfldla
GridB: Kc+�lcPSersou
Grid Y: Sxlly Cacscr
Grid 1U: tiluwnB:ucsh
Crid 11: Chn� Acrg
iitid 12'. Lai�n t�cut�csr/
At L'uF=:
lalui Grivbtk
Anye Kliue
Paul fieineru:fuid
Grcg McGu
Ivfay 24, ��i9
Ccwnalmcm`ucrMfkc H[trris
300 City NaII
i5 W. Kdkoy,�,8(vd.
St. Paul I� 5S1B2
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P,� the May � F'�� ' d L2istrict Council n��� the Couuul hr�vd from.4he
ce�tese:�tetives &om flripode Mexiemj f3�ll inc. s1f?ee a b�ieGdiscussiQn the
CounciL�assed che fDllowing resolutioa
The FSighiand District Council met with the rcprescmatives of
��ipode A4c�FCan Csn�I lnc. to :aasider a r�ucst from C}iipoilc
{�r a E�ncrcial Devrlopmcnt nistria for 2982 Ford Pm�swaY
({ gosipn Mari:et). �th the condirion thnt the Z:�nmu��a�
i3evck�pmeat flisiricr he �ctfy fot ChiPcrtle Ivic�cican ��. xi tl�at
ad�ess. L2es:sg�tinn of a Gcur�lereiRl Ucvelopme❑t D�mict a3]nws
C}ripode tv �{y foc a fiquor licensa at Qist location-
Kae1a Brennan, ihe attorneY reUtcsenting Chipotle is av�se of the condition and
wiU bc rcc}ur�tinS �� A��P�Y oµ'n�T send a le! ter expressing 3vs a�Pro�s
�itPd Bu>!l1C55:1SSOCl'Jlittn:
I7:4�'ltI BULICV
West End Ru<incss PssociatioII
Dan Cal]cs
Altecn:ittes:
Larry 1lampei
Brian M�s.•,.,.
$lriCCiPa`f,
Gn-g McGen, Chair
Commun+ry IIeveluQmcnr �ommillee
' u. Corinne �a-lattens. I.IF�
Commnaity Orgu�iza:r: Y�ar#s Bre+nian
Creylc Snmmen
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PETITIOi t TO CREATE OR E�CPr�ND
A CO�I�IERCIAL DEVELOPrIENT DISTRICT
City Cler�c
Room 170 Ciry Hall
1 � l�Jest Kellogg Bou!evard
Saint Patd, MV S.i102
266-8989
APPLICANT property 0�4Zter Highland CrossinQ LLC
Acldres5 1080 Montreal Avenue Suite 400
Clty St. Yaul $t. �L`1 Zip SSI16 Daytimephonefi;t/b9n-i5
Contactperson(ifdifferznt) Jim Scolo �tz�
PROPERTY Address/Location 2082 Ford Parkwav
LOCATION �-egaldescription Loc 3 Block t xigh]an� Crnss�no
(atcach additional sheet if necessary)
TO THE HO\OR�BLE v1AYOR A\ CITY COTTNCIL:
Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409?0 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, the owners of property within the proposed new' ot acea of the expanded
commercial development district hereb}� petition you to create or expand a comnercial
development disirict to include the abo��e described property fo; the purposz of removinQ
the proper[y from restrictions on th� numbec of on-sale intoxicatin� liquor licenszs allowed
within the liquor patrol limit.
❑ Required map showin� boundaries of proposed district
❑ Consent petition of owners of property within proposed district
❑ Consent petition of adjoining property owners
❑ Affidavit of petitioner
❑ Affidavit of person circulatin� consent petition(s)
(attach additional sheet(s) explaining the proposai if necessary')
Subscribed and s�vom to
before me this l3aLr dzy
of SzCI�'r���" , 19�i`i .
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUG}iff & LAM9, CHARTERED
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
VIqUqM P. McGPONN
At�OREw J. SHEA
DOUGUS J. FRAN2EN
OAVIO S.ANDERSON
OOUGl4$ M,CARNIVAL
HOB�RTO.STPPUGHN
p-T�q LCOOPEft
K0.TMLEEN M.lAMB
RIGHARD L.EVANS
COR=Y J. AYLING
M�t�AY M. NELGEH IC
q�NOOLPH W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LAS<.�lE PlA2A
800 V.SAIIE AVENUc
MINNEAPO�IS, MINNESOTA 554 02-20 41
7ElEPHONE (612) 338-2525
FACSIMILE (6I2) 339-2386
PAMELa MODGES NRSEN
KEITH N.JACKSON
KATMI.EEN HICMAELA BRENNAV
CARIn 1 PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
October 1, 1999
Mr. Bob Kessler
Director of Licensin�
City of St. Paul
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
300 Lowry Professional Buildin�
350 St. Peter Street
SL Paul, NN 55102
Re: Petition to Create Commercial Development District
Chipotfe Mexican Gri(l, 2082 Ford Parkway
Petitioner: Hiah4and Crossing LLC
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Kessler:
Via Nlessenaer
Enclosed please find a Petition to Create a Commercial Development District at 2082 Ford
Parkway. The tenant of the premises is Chipotle Mexican Grili of Colorado LLC, which currently has an
on-sale wine and beer license. The property owner, and therefore the petitioner for the commercial
development district, is Hi�htand Crossin� LLC. I enclose the follotivin� documents:
1, Petition to Create a Commerciaf Development District;
2, The consent of owners within the proposed commercia( development district;
3. The consent of adjoinin� property otivners within 100 feet;
4. A map of the proposed commercial development district;
5. An affidavit of the person circulating the petition;
6. An affidavit of the petitioner, and
7. A letter from an adjoining property o�vner suppoRin� the petition.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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cc: James Stolpestad
Marc Simon
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
� ATTORNEYS AT LAW
W1lU0.H R.MtGRANN
AYORCW J. SNEA
DOUGI/�S J. FRAN2fN
DAVID S.ANDERSOY
DOUGLAS M. GARN�`/AL
ROBERT O.STRA�IGNN
PETER l. COOPcR
NATHLEEN M.LAMB
RICNARD L. EVAYS
COR EY J. AYLI N G
HENRY M. HEIGEN III
RANOOLPX W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PlA2A
BOO lASAIIE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA 55402-2041
TELEPHONE(612)338
FACSIMILE(6i2)339
October 22, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th �loor
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, M� 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Griil of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District-2082 Ford Parkway
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
PAME�A HOOGES NISSEN
MEITH N.3AC%SON
KATH�EEN MICMAELABREhunH
CARLq J. PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
HAND-DELIVERED
Location
You have asked me to provide some additional background information to
suppiement the pending commercial development district application and on-sale liquor
license appiication for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick-service, fresh, gourmet-quality Mexican restaurant.
The entrees feature fresh ingredients, from which the customer may personalize his or her
order.
Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded by Steve Elis, a Culinary Institute of America
graduate. Based in Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill has become recognized as fhe leader
in the fresh Mexican category with over 20 restaurants in several states. Chipotle decided
to locate in Minnesota based on the numerous commeRts by Minnesotans visiting Colorado
asking when Chipotle would come to Minnesota.
ln Minnesota, in addition to the St. Paul 2082 Ford Parkway 4ocation, Ghipotle
currently operates two restaurants in Minneapolis, located at 800 Washington Avenue SE in
the Stadium Village area and 3040 Excelsior Boulevard, one restaurant in St. Cloud, one
restaurant that recently opened at 7638 West 150th Street in Appie Valfey, and it plans to
open additional restaurants in the metro area.
The primary focus of Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic beverages are simply
offered to compliment the menu. 7he alcohol selections in ail Chipotle restaurants are
limited to bottled beer and pre-mixed margaritas. The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol
are smali — tess than two percent — compared to the sales from food. Margarita sales form
an even smaller percentage of the already-low alcohol sales.
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Mr. Jim Zdon
October 22, 'I 999
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The Chipotle Mexican Grill location at 2082 Ford Parkway in St. Paul opened in
June1999. it has enjoyed a great success. It is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
7he St. Paul location currently has about 20-25 employees. Approximately 25°l0 of its
customers are take-out customers. The St. Pau! Chipotle is a fenant of Highland Crossing
LIC, under a ten-year lease term, with two five-year extension options.
The St. Paullocation currently has a wine/strong malt tiquor license. Subject to the
commercial devefopment district, it has applied for an on-sa(e fiquor license. Chipotle seeks
a commercial development district to offer margaritas. It is not a bar. As aiways, the
emphasis will remain on food. But Chipotle beiieves that margaritas would comp{emenf its
menu. And Chipotle wouid like to offer a standard menu selection at all of its locafions,
including aicohof beverages. Chipotle presented its plan for a commercial deveiopment
district to the Fiighland Community District Council neighborhood association, and the
Council voted to support the appiication, requesting that the district be limited to Chipotle.
Chipotle is also pieased by the support in the Highland Business Association.
I have enclosed some additional background information for your convenience:
• An informational brochure abouf Chipotle;
• A sample menu;
• A letter of support from the 2082 Ford Parkway property owner, Highland
Crossings Shopping Center;
• A letter of support from the Highland District Councii;
• A letter indicating sufficient parking for an on-sale iiquor license, and noting
access to 110 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity;
• A newspaper article reporting the frst Minnesota Chipotle opening; and
• A brief biography of Chipotle Mexican Gril1 founder Steve Ells.
Chipotle is excited with the opportunity to improve its successful restaurant in St.
Paul. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, and to provide any additional
information.
Sincergly,
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Kaefa Brennan
Enclosures
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
A7TORNEYS AT LAW
wILL1AM R. M<GRANN
ANDREW J. SMEA
OOUGLAS J. Fftl�N2EN
OA�/10 5. Au0ER50N
OOUGLAS M.GARNIVAL
ROBERTO.STRAUGNN
PETER L. COOPER
KAiHLEEN M LAMB
RiCMARD l. EVANS
COReY J.AYLING
NENPY M. HEIGEN III
R/�NDOLPN W.MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PLA2A
800 lASALLE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS.MINNESOTA 554 02-2041
TELEPHONE(612) 33B-2525
FACSIMILE (612) 339-2386
PqMELA 110�GE5 NISSE:1
KEITN N.JACKSOV
KATNLEEN MICMAELA BRcNNAN
CARLAJ.PEOERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEMAFER
October 25, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th Floor V/A FAX & U.S. MAIL
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District - 2082 Ford Parkway Location
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
As you requested, I enclose some supplemental information concerning Chipotle
Mexican Grill and its pending commercial development district application, including:
A petition list from Paul Dubruiel, indicating the application required
signatures from five of the seven listed entities; and
2. A site plan for the building in which the Chipotle leased premises are located;
I am in the process of obtaining a visual representation of the various commercial
entities neighboring Chipotle. Finally, Chipotle is leasing 3,120 total square feef of floor
area trom 1-lighland CrossiRg LLG.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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Kaela Brennan
Enclosures
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Calemc�c .Nayor
May 21, '1999
Teleprtone: 65l-250-9f,
Fars+mi[e: 65 (-?66-7G
651-?66-9(.
Kaefa Brennan
McGrann Shea
220 LaSalie Piaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55402-2041
Of'c(CE OF L[Cr: [NSPECTIOYS AND
ENVIROYMEYtAl.PR07ECC[ON
Roben Kestler, Dirccmr
LOWRYPROFESSfONdL BUILD(P�G
Suite �00
3S0 S[. Peter Sveer -
Smn+ Pcu1, }firurcsota 55102-13I0
RE: 2082 Ford Pkwy - Zoning Code requirement for off-street parking for Chipotie
Restaurant addition of liquor license.
Ms. Brennan:
There is su�cient oit-stre�t parking adjacent to the restaurant to meet the zoning code
requirement to allow the addition of a liquor license to the existing restaurant.
The combination of the Chipot{e restaurant(calculated lspace per 1�0 s.f.), Barnes and
Nobles bookstore and Starbuc!�s coree shop requires 100 parking spaces. There are 11
spaces in the immediate vicinity of the building complex.
if you have any questicns, cail me at 651/266-9083.
Lawrence R. Zangs
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May 24, 1999
Honorable Nlike Harris
Saint Paul City Council Member
City Hal1, Room i 10-C
Saint Paul, i�i 1» IO2
Re: Chipotle Mexican Gill
2Q85 Ford Parkway
Dear Nfike:
As the owner of the Highland Crossing Shopping Center, we are pleased to wetcome Chipotle
l�fexican Grill to the propetty because we believe the restaurant will be a real asset to the
Highland Park neighborhood.
We understand the Highland"Communi[y District Council recentiy decided to support Chipot(e's
request that a commercial developmznt district be formed to enable the restaurant to serve ceriain
menu items. �Ve understand this discrict wiil be connected to the restaurant itsetf instead of the
property leased to the tenant. I am writing to let you know that we support this request and hope
you wili do so as well when this matter comes before the City Council.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly youcs
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7ames A. Stofpest2d
Chief Manager
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Steve Ells, Chipocle �Sesican Grill Founder 3c CEO
Chipotle Ytesican Grill tounde: Sceve Elis has always been incerzsred in the Fine att of
cookine. His passion For it is what promptzd this talented chef co become an entrepreneur.
Afrer graduatins from the linive:sir.' o[ Colorado in 1933 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Art Histon%, Ells a¢ended �he Culinar.• Insciture of �merica in Hyde Park, New York,
sraduacing from that presciaious ins:icucion in 1990.
y As a classically trained chet ;choofed in the arc of French cookin�, Ells landed ajob wich
Scars Restaurant in San Francisco. considz:ed co be amon� the finest, if not the finest restaurant
in [hz Uniced Staces. His encrzoreaeurial >:ills beoan to flourish [here as hz Izamzd the
intricacies of operatin� a��'orld-c!ass rascaeranc.
But Ells reco_nized an encre�reaz_r�s oppoaunitv. not �vithin d1z �vorld of tio'e-;tar
restaurants, but az the focaf tayue, :h�, �.�e;e common in San Francisco�s �[ission District.
Hz knzw he could zlevacz chac sim�{e ;are inco somzching z�craordinary usine his cfassical chzPs
trainins. Drivzn by hi; vi;ion, Eit; set ou! iJ 25L� blish Chipotte �texican Grilt. Peo¢�e have
been linins up for his premium qu�!iR' bur.i[os since the day he opened the doors ro his now-
famous restaurant.
Wich an empha>i; on _resc-:asdn� ieod. qimliry, and ;implici�}', EV{s has escablished a
new niche in dinin2. And �viclt re=e�d}'-�cczd parcner �(eDonald's Corporacion no�� im olved in
•� • thz company�s z�pansion. Chipode �tevcan Gcifl is poiied to become [hz countr}'s bes[-kno�vn,
moso-talked aoouc restaurant.
Collea,ues and co-��oc.l'e:s c.edic Ells� success co his ��'iliin_ness to push the boundaries
of previously accepted norms of res;auranc operations, and his tireless que;t for qualicy in
everythins he does. Chipocle �(zxi^•an Gr.11 is the direcc result of Ells refusal to compromise his
vision, and charting a course quitz cantrarv co the path follo�ved by most chefs of his caliber.
Steve Ells is accive in a numoer of local organizations and throu_h Chipodz Mesican
G�i(t a variecv of charicable causzs. He ii s pa;t board member of the American [nsciruce of �Vine
and Eood - Denve: Chaoczr. Ells nas rec=nth bzen asked co serve on the board of Pro}ect An�e(
Hear,, a philanthropic organizscion that pro�'ides free mes(s to those sufierin� ���th the H[v
virus. He has also be�n askzd to izrve on che advisory boerd for thz Colle�e of Liberal Ar�s and
Sciences ac the liniversiry' of Colorado, hi; almz mater.
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r for all, competitors say
By Jenni(er Franklin
$taf( reporcer
In bfareh, a hol new restaurant �ciil bc
lryin� to get fresh wilh the Ttvin Citic;.
Chipotle b�Iexican Gri[I (pronounced
Chi-poat-lay), a Denver-based chain,
wili open a store in Stadium Village, on
thc East Bank of [he Univcrsily of
blim�csota, March I1. Two tnorc are
slated to open this year, one in Calhoun
Convnons (a development, now under
cons�ruction, just norlhwest of Lake
Calhoun that will have n Whole Foods as
its anchor store) and one in the Highlaud
Park ncighboihood of SL Paul. The latest
offering in the so-called ° quick-service
fresh-Mci' calceory, Chipotle will rival
catcrics likc locally owncd Baja Tortilla
Grili and Madison. Wis.-based Pasqual's
Southwestcrn Dcli and Sals.via.
Tcchnic.�lly, both ChipoUe and Pasqual's
arc Southwcslcrn cuisiue, but are similar
rnough to Baja'1'ortifla Grill to compete
for (he same market.
CHIPOTLE to page 30
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Cfu�+ntic't driin Coni��n�c� IG clnro In
CnlnraJ�� luu m Rau<av Cin� (onc in F:an.ae
and onc in M��euvnl and �.nc in Cniwnhv�.
OLip Antr (fert�r��¢m! A',u� repoiled
Ihat in 1797 i:iih nf Chi�+utic�� uniR gcncr
:itcd aruiiuJ CI mdlion m c.�lo�
Kna lim h��iuc uf Ihc'U nuncc hu«ila n
icdJ� 1�� m.il.r tl. nn��c nn i\Inmcaal.i i\ud
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Caip aa nne af rtc cq�nl� parincr<. Chipnilc
h.n p��•n�_rlul hai6ing In cnmpcic uilh Ihc
m�wnhcni frt�h-�Ica re�WUrnn�c m Inwn
Uan f°���amt d�reclur of marAclinc fnr
Chiputic �Icsiom Grill Ini.. Ihinl.a Ihaf lhc
'f�.in CWCa uill be ;i grc.�t uiarl.cl (i
Chipnllc'< cnuccpl.. arc a Ini nf sinu-
I.inf�:a hcl�.�cai Ilic'I\� in Cilics and Dcmcr:'
Lc �aid "Lol� of pcnpic Irnm \finnc<ul.i
�iql our Slnrc<:�p�l d�� Us IU u��cn Onc oul
thcrc"
All �hrcc cnmpcfilur� bn;isl frc�h nig¢th-
cnr laalc larc. nind�a ��nccc. qmcA scn icc
and (ol r.�anv I� hqnnr n�n i�c a� rca�
<� uh. adul%c «ilh caoUC la�IC<���d p lum
ncd am���.r� nf iun_ anJ monc� ��di �.am w
tnt �iicrc f;ad� � itaelf cln_hlly dd-
fcreml�, in u��c c�D;Enr. — Bai.i lnrtill,� Gnll
ri ��c: iR ���..n Gcch Lnniil.ia aud h:�c .� aal.:i
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CFnFpT LE M:`(IU� 1 GP.ILL INC.
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snulh-nGlhe.bnrdcr empnriunx thcy emi.
And. fiJl��um,_ .i n.ih�.nal Innd o( a public
��rth an inaa�iahl.:.irpel�ic for \lc�ican (OOCI.
tlic rnarlcl cau pn bi.�r il
(hck Granc� pnr.upal a! Cainbtidgc
C���nim:rual �2c!In � n CJin,� fimi fhat rcprc-
c���tc �c�.:r,d ii no r�:.Lmrani ciiain5, thinks
ihal nll threc h�r�_.:� eliaina ean surviec
and Ihn.c ui lii ir:n .r�a "L't so I<xation-
scnc�tn:"hc aa: ! 4 fou¢ y:lhty pick lhtii
�p��ic piihnnu.l. i._. .'t�.�uld nll do wcll
I«'nd �� c_ I:� � �,� a Ihat's
nandinC..::n�v , .� �q; uNnln"
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l4lnoinir,•ton h,. I I r�.0 frnd Vcn(urec
In.. 1�ic par.r; -., , �.r H1�a lurtilla
llnll .n,r.�rJ �.� ���,.��:, iChipolle� will
proh,J�Lcui.c:- . , m•�naudthey'rc
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.•::�: lI'. , . c litie W t[v
new usfes and texlura, and hicxicnn food,
Gnm "faco Bcli to biczican dinncr houscs, is
growing in pnpularity.••
�nja Tonilla Grill curtcnliy has thrcc
sloms in the Twin Cities metro arca, eepecLs
tn opcn thrcc more thix ycat al sevcral
Uycriy's localions. anJ wouid likc lo exp.md
inlo grcafcr hlinncvola and bcyond. Platt
.aid (hm Ihc rnmpnny is loaking W raiac
hcl��ccn SI miilion and $? nullion lo«'nrd
Ucv goal.
"1 �hinA Uptu«'n can handfe, third �rnm�
pclitor in Ihc catcgory]:' said Mikc htiils,
gencral managcr nC Pasqu�l's Hcnncpin
Avcnuc slorc. "Baja l'orlilla Grill opcncJ a
slorc hvo biacks au�ay, and if rcally hasn't
affected uur business. There are jusl so many
pcoplc in Upluwn «ho like to cat oul:'
Fogarty comparcd [hc rising papulvily oP
M1icaican anJ SouthNeslcm cuisinc to booms
in cofRe and micro-brewed bcer in rccent
ycars. "f fhink you'll find tha[ it's a ncw cat-
cgory, aud nav calegorics ezpand;' he said.
'��i s a gooJ thing I�nr the consumer ta ha�c
several ddferent choicesj because then peo-
plc wili know morc about this kind o( (oal.
and Ihev II uanl our food:' Fog.vty addcd
�hat savvy customcrs know thcy donl ha�'c
�o cat (ast Cood in nrdcr to eaL incapcnsrvcip
and quickly. "W'e've 6etn able to caise the
baz on quick-�crvicc faod:'
Although it has a minority intcreri ir.
Chipollc. pfcl)nnald's ic ncverthcics�'bn= <`f
ourlargestinrestors:'said Fogarty."Chey are
a tienifican! imcstor, but u�e har'c othcrs, 1 w
«'c oper.lic as our own compmiy:' he said
Bul Fogarty added ihat, moro thanjust get[ins
muncy frnnt Ihc 6urgcr giant, Chipolle �s geP
ting validation. 'This is lht firsl time
NcDunalJ�c has gnnc outside lht compam� In
m.cst m anmhcr m<uunnt ltjust shows ho��
gol�dan, ceol tlie concept is' e
The Denvervbased "quick-service fresh-Mex chain generates an average of j 1 million
in revenues at each of i[s I S loca[ions. McDonald's has signed on as an equity partner.
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CITY OF SAT\T PAUL
COi�tSENT OF AAJOIi IItiG PROPERTY O��i ERS FOR CREATIO�i
OR EXPANSION OF A COyL�fERCIAL DEVELOPVfE�iT DISTRICT
�Ve, the undersi�ned, ownzrs of the propety within 100 feet of the total conti�uous description
of ceal estate otiYned, purchased, or soid by TF� PETITIONER �vithin one year preceding tne
da;e of this peticion ackno��ledge tha[ tive have been presented tvi[h the fotlowin�:
l. A copy of tne pecition of Hishlzad Crossine LLC
(name of peti�ioner)
to create or expand a commercial dzvelopment district on properiy located at
2082 Ford Parkcrav , for the purpose of rzmoving the propzcty from
restrictions on the numbec of on-satz intoxicatin� liquor ficenses allowed within the liquor pavol limit.
2. A copy of Section 17.07 of the Ciry CfizRer znd Section 409.20 of the Sain[ Pauf Legislative Code;
and acknow(zdge tha[ we are awace that there is no limitation on thz numbzr of on-sale intoxicating
liquor iicenszs in a commercial de�'eloQment diserict, escept as set for.h in Section 17.07.2(6) of the
Ciry ChaRec. �Ve hzreby consenc to the Qe[i�ion to and a commercisl development district.
Highland Crossing LLC p
(name of petitionzr)
�Ve consent to the approvn! of this commercial development district as it is explained to us by the
applicant or bislher representative.
ADDRESS OR P.I.N. �
17-28-23-14
17-28-23-11-0
17_2g-23-11
17_2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
�7-28-23-11-0
RECORD O�VNER
Vi11a�e Apactments II
Harold J. Lysne,Truste
Harold J. Lysne,Trustees
Hzrold .3. Lysne,Trus
SIGN�T-Uj�E DATE
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ItOTE: This petition shail not be consid�red as officizlly filzd until th� Izpse of s_ven (7) Wo����� d'`y'
aftzr it is received by the Cin• Cf�r:;. Any� si�na:or of �his p:�i�ion mzy �ti'in4d;a«• his/her n2mz �-rzfr
by wriren rzquest �ti•ithin that [ime.
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COL7�iTY OF RAMSEY )
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Gail P. Bzown , being first duly s�vom, deposes and states that he/she is
the person who circulated the consenF petition consistin� of i paoes; that affiant represents that
the parties described on the consent petition are all the tespective owners of the gcopedies placed
immediatzly before each name; ihat �ant is informed and believes that each of the parties
described on the consent petition is an owner of the property which is �vithin 100 feet of any propery
o�vned, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1) year preceding the date of this petition which
is contiguous to the propecty described in the petition; that none of the parties described in the
consent petition has purchased ot is purchasing properry from Lhe pztitioner that is contiguous to the
property described on thz consent petition �vithin one (1) year of the datz of the petition; that this
consent was si�ned by each of said o�mers in tfie presence of this afnznt, and thac the signacures are
the true and correct si�na[ures of each and ail of the parcies so described.
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Straughn & Lamb, Chtd
800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 2200
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612-338-2525
TELEPHONE NLJMBER
Subscribed and swom to before me
this _L_ day of -e�c> 19�
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KAREN K. WESER
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PETTTIOti TO CREATE OR EXP�r+"D
A COyLYIERCIAL DEVELOPME�iT DISTRICT
AF�"IDAVIT OF PETITIO��R
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF R.AMSEY )
Highland Crossing LLC, by its -
The petitione:, Chief Manager, .7im scolpescad , being first duty stivom, deposes and
states that the consent petition contains si�nztures from at le<st rivo-thirds ( of all eli�ible
properties within 100 feet of ali property otianed, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1)
year precedin� the da[e of this pztition �vhich is contiguous to the properry described in the
petition; petitioner is informed that the consent petition must contain si�natures from each and al(
owners of jointty-owned prope�y in order to constitute consent from thzt properry znd that
failure to obtain consent from each and all o���ers could invalidace the consent petition;
petitioner believes that the consent petition wzs signed by each of said o�vners znd that the
si�natures are the true and correct signatures oi each and al! of tne parizs so described.
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1080 Montreal Avenue, Suite 400
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An ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of
the City of Saint Paul and Secfion 409.20 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, creating a Commercial Development District on
properiy with the address of 2082 Ford Parkway
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
The Ford Parkway Commercial Development District, as shown in Exhibit 1-1999, which
is attached to and incorporated by reference in this ordinance, is hereby created as a commercial
development district under Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul and under
Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Section 2
Notwithstanding Section 409.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, no license shall be
issued except to a restaurant in this commercial development district.
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ORDINANCE
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5 and pubiication.
Requested by Department of:
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Adoption Certified by Councj Secretary
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OFFICE oF LIEP Date: GREEN SHEET
Christine Rozek rrovember s, 1999
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266-9108 No . 103726
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OTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGBS 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of
Saint Paul and Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by creating a
Commercial Development District on property with the address 2082 Ford Parkway.
CON�h]ENDATIONS: APPROV6 (A) OR REJ6CT (R) BRSONAL $EHVSCS CONT1211CP5 MUST ANSNSR T88 FOLLOiPING:
PLANNING CO�IISSION CZVIL SERVICB CO�MfISSION 1. Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract For this department?
CIe COMMITTEE HUSINESS REVIEW COUNCIL YHS NO
STAFF A Distzic[ 15 Conncil 2. Has this peison/fixm ever been a City employee?
DI5IRICT COURT Y2S NO
3. Does thia person/fizm possess a akill not normally possessed by any
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? Current City employee?
YES NO
lain all Ya3 answere on a separate sheet and attach.
INITIATING PRQBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
nder the current liquor license limitations in Ward 3, creating a Commercial
evelopment District is the only way Chipotle Mexican Grill (2082 Ford Pkwy)
ill be allowed to serve liquor.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will be able to receive a liquor license.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
one apparent; District 15 Community Council approved the application.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will not be able receive a liquor license.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY Ni3MBER
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA OF THE SA1NT PAUL C1TY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
7:00 p.m.
HILLCREST RECREATION CENTER
1978 Ford Parkway
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support - 651-266-5565
O�ce of the City Council
PUBLIC t{EARtNG
1. Receive public testimony from citizens regarding the proposed creation of a
co�timercial devetopment district for Chipotie Mexican Grilf, 2082 Ford
Parkway. Designation of this area as a commercial development district will
aliow Chipotle to obtain a liquor license.
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
file number 99-76 - -
date November 5, 1999
Commercial Development District:
- 2082 Ford Parkway ,.
Whereas, Highland Crossing LLC, owner of property located at 2082 Ford
Parkway, has petitioned the City to establish a commercial development
district pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409.20
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for the purpose of removing the property
from restrictions on the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licences
allowed within the liquor patrol limits, and "
Whereas, the Department of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
has consulted the Planning Commission for advice concerning the proposal's
consistency with the City's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance per
section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has made the following findings of fact:
1. Chipotle Mexican Gri11 is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
opened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 emoloyees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in htinnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margaritas. The alcohol selections in all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed nargaritas.
Trie standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
moved by Faricy
seconded by
in favor Unanimous
d�ai��s�
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Planning Commission Resolution
2082 Ford Parkway
Page Two
comnared to sales from food
are take-out customers.
Approximately 25a of its customers
2. A petition for a commercial development- district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels sign.ed)•
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,12D squere feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
the recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance of land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village Plan which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland will be the center of the retail area
shopping disCrict. Within the district, the emphasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (clothing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores) and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores)." page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
e:cisting zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liauor licensed establishments are permitted.
NOW, THEREFOR�, BE ZT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission advises the hlayor
and the City Council that the petition of Highland Crossing LLC to establish a
commercial development district for the property at 2082 Ford Parkway is
consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning code and that the Planning
Commission sunports creation of the proposed district.
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NEZGFIBORHOOD COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
1. APPLICANT: Highland Crossing LLC - DATE OF HEARING: To be determined
2. CLAS5IFICATION: Commercial Development District
3. LOCAT20N; 2082 Ford Parkway
4. , PLANNZNG DISTRICT: 15
5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block 1, Highland Crossing
6. PRESENT ZONING: B-2 CODE REFERENCE: City Charter: Section 17.07.1
and Legislative Code: Section 409.20
7. STAFF 2NVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 10/27f99 BY: SameS Zdon
A. PURPOSE: To a11ow the property at 2082 Ford Parkwa}• (Chipotle Mexican
Grill) to be designated as a commercial development district and be
eligible to apply for an intoxicating liquor license.
B. PARCEL SIZE: Chipotle is leasing 3,120 square feet of floor area from
Highland Crossing LLC.
C. EXISTING LAND IISE: The property is occupied by a commercial building.
D. SURROUNDING LAND USE:
North: Commercial drugstore in a B-2 district.
East: Commercial bookstore in a B-2 district
South: Residential apartments in a RM-2 district.
West: Commercial bank in a B-2 district.
E. AUTHORITY FOR REVYEW: The City Charter, Section 17.07.1, provides for
commercial development districts which are excepted from the cap on
intoxicating liquor licenses in each ward. Tfie Saint Paul Legislative
Code, Section 409.20(c), provides an additional requirement that when
the City Council considers creating or expanding a district, "...the
Planning Commission shall be consulted for advice concerning the
proposals for consistency with the city's comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinances, and the Planning Commission shall report in writing to the
City Council its findings and recommendations.
F DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland District Council has
reviewed and is in support o= the application.
a�-t���
H FINDINGS: ,
1. Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
ogened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
� under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is aoen every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 employees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margariCas. The alcohol selections in.all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed margaritas.
The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
compared to sales from food. Approximately 25 of its customers
are take-out customers.
2. A petition for a commercial development district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels signzd). The petition is
attached.
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,120 square feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
tt�z recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance o£ land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The pzoposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village P1an which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland wi11 be the center of the retail area
shopping district. Within the district, the empfiasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (cloChing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores} and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores).' page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
existing zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liquor licensed establishments are permitted.
2. STAFF RECOMMENAATION: Based on findings 1 thYOUgh 6, sCaff recommends
that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that the
proposed commzrcial development distzict is consistent with the
Compreriensive P1an and Zoning Code and Chat Che Planning Commission
suppores creation of the pronosed district.
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HIGHLAND DISTRICT COTJNCIL
Building a Stronger Commuaity Through Citizen Participatiou
1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55116
(651) 695-4005 Fax (651) 695-4007
Counci! Members
OfHcecs:
Shawn Hartsl� President
Scatt Bunin, Vice Pmsidrnt
Mark Mceller, Treasurm�
Angie Kline, Secietary
Members:
Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugt
Grid 2: Lori Angus
Grid 3: Scott Bunin
Gcid4: KristineThompson
G:id 5: Dick Mitcl�elt
Crrid G: Bill Bacbeau
Grid 7: Mark Mceller
Grid 8: Krn Jeffersan
Grid 9: Sally Couser
Gtid 10; Shawn Bartsh
Grid 11: Chris BcrK
Gcid 12: Laura Deuberry
At I.arge:
John Grzybck
Angie Kline
Paul Hcincrscheid
Greg Mc('sx
HigliSand Busincss Association:
David Burlcy
West End Business ?ssociation
Dan Gallos
Aitemates:
I,arry Hampcl
Brian Marcl�ant
Community Organiur:
Gayte Sum�nus
October 21,1999
Jim Zdon
1300 City Hall Annex
24 West 4� Street
St. Paul MN 55102
pear 7im,
The H'sgtiland District Councal passed the foltowing resoLution:
G�� - 11`1
"The Community Development Committee on May 13 met with representatives
of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to discuss as application by Chipode for a
Development Disuict for 2082 Ford Parkway (formally Boston Market).
Besignation of a Development District altows Chipolte to apply for a liquor
license at that location. The Community Development Committee voted to
approve che designation on the condition that the Deveiopment District be only
for Chipolte Mexican Grill Tnc."
This resolution was passed by the fiill Council on 5-20-99.
Sincerely,
Gayle W. Summers
Community Organizer
Qime Prevtntion:
Linda Mceltcr
HRCC DIST 15 TEL�612- May 24'99 12=21 No.003 P.p2
I�IGHI�AND DISTRICT COUI�CIL �� -`���
I3uiic};ng x 5fronger Cammuuily Tl�reugh C[tizen Yartic't�+AA
1978 Fard Parkway, Sa+nt Pau1 y�'iN 5511G
(615} 695-4005 Fax"(651) 695-4U07
Couucil Members
OII"icczs:
Shawn R;irtsl� Prosident
Scott Runin. Vi[t Piesideni
Mark Moelli:r. I'revsurer
Anye K{ine, Sasetac}'
Membea:
Grid 1: P1ny� rf' F �
Grid z: Lori A��S�
Grid 3: ScWt Buuin
Grid4: KristineZliomp��«
GridS: DickMitcimit
Grid G: Bill itxrbean
Grid 7: �ferk Mfldla
GridB: Kc+�lcPSersou
Grid Y: Sxlly Cacscr
Grid 1U: tiluwnB:ucsh
Crid 11: Chn� Acrg
iitid 12'. Lai�n t�cut�csr/
At L'uF=:
lalui Grivbtk
Anye Kliue
Paul fieineru:fuid
Grcg McGu
Ivfay 24, ��i9
Ccwnalmcm`ucrMfkc H[trris
300 City NaII
i5 W. Kdkoy,�,8(vd.
St. Paul I� 5S1B2
ll� NF�;
P,� the May � F'�� ' d L2istrict Council n��� the Couuul hr�vd from.4he
ce�tese:�tetives &om flripode Mexiemj f3�ll inc. s1f?ee a b�ieGdiscussiQn the
CounciL�assed che fDllowing resolutioa
The FSighiand District Council met with the rcprescmatives of
��ipode A4c�FCan Csn�I lnc. to :aasider a r�ucst from C}iipoilc
{�r a E�ncrcial Devrlopmcnt nistria for 2982 Ford Pm�swaY
({ gosipn Mari:et). �th the condirion thnt the Z:�nmu��a�
i3evck�pmeat flisiricr he �ctfy fot ChiPcrtle Ivic�cican ��. xi tl�at
ad�ess. L2es:sg�tinn of a Gcur�lereiRl Ucvelopme❑t D�mict a3]nws
C}ripode tv �{y foc a fiquor licensa at Qist location-
Kae1a Brennan, ihe attorneY reUtcsenting Chipotle is av�se of the condition and
wiU bc rcc}ur�tinS �� A��P�Y oµ'n�T send a le! ter expressing 3vs a�Pro�s
�itPd Bu>!l1C55:1SSOCl'Jlittn:
I7:4�'ltI BULICV
West End Ru<incss PssociatioII
Dan Cal]cs
Altecn:ittes:
Larry 1lampei
Brian M�s.•,.,.
$lriCCiPa`f,
Gn-g McGen, Chair
Commun+ry IIeveluQmcnr �ommillee
' u. Corinne �a-lattens. I.IF�
Commnaity Orgu�iza:r: Y�ar#s Bre+nian
Creylc Snmmen
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PETITIOi t TO CREATE OR E�CPr�ND
A CO�I�IERCIAL DEVELOPrIENT DISTRICT
City Cler�c
Room 170 Ciry Hall
1 � l�Jest Kellogg Bou!evard
Saint Patd, MV S.i102
266-8989
APPLICANT property 0�4Zter Highland CrossinQ LLC
Acldres5 1080 Montreal Avenue Suite 400
Clty St. Yaul $t. �L`1 Zip SSI16 Daytimephonefi;t/b9n-i5
Contactperson(ifdifferznt) Jim Scolo �tz�
PROPERTY Address/Location 2082 Ford Parkwav
LOCATION �-egaldescription Loc 3 Block t xigh]an� Crnss�no
(atcach additional sheet if necessary)
TO THE HO\OR�BLE v1AYOR A\ CITY COTTNCIL:
Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409?0 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, the owners of property within the proposed new' ot acea of the expanded
commercial development district hereb}� petition you to create or expand a comnercial
development disirict to include the abo��e described property fo; the purposz of removinQ
the proper[y from restrictions on th� numbec of on-sale intoxicatin� liquor licenszs allowed
within the liquor patrol limit.
❑ Required map showin� boundaries of proposed district
❑ Consent petition of owners of property within proposed district
❑ Consent petition of adjoining property owners
❑ Affidavit of petitioner
❑ Affidavit of person circulatin� consent petition(s)
(attach additional sheet(s) explaining the proposai if necessary')
Subscribed and s�vom to
before me this l3aLr dzy
of SzCI�'r���" , 19�i`i .
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Notar}tP� lic'
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Fez O.ner of Prop°
Title:
• � AOBEAT WAYNE Si�LPESTAO �
�'�'�� NOTaRYPU9UC
� My Comm. Expur. Jan. 71 2COD
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUG}iff & LAM9, CHARTERED
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
VIqUqM P. McGPONN
At�OREw J. SHEA
DOUGUS J. FRAN2EN
OAVIO S.ANDERSON
OOUGl4$ M,CARNIVAL
HOB�RTO.STPPUGHN
p-T�q LCOOPEft
K0.TMLEEN M.lAMB
RIGHARD L.EVANS
COR=Y J. AYLING
M�t�AY M. NELGEH IC
q�NOOLPH W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LAS<.�lE PlA2A
800 V.SAIIE AVENUc
MINNEAPO�IS, MINNESOTA 554 02-20 41
7ElEPHONE (612) 338-2525
FACSIMILE (6I2) 339-2386
PAMELa MODGES NRSEN
KEITH N.JACKSON
KATMI.EEN HICMAELA BRENNAV
CARIn 1 PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
October 1, 1999
Mr. Bob Kessler
Director of Licensin�
City of St. Paul
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
300 Lowry Professional Buildin�
350 St. Peter Street
SL Paul, NN 55102
Re: Petition to Create Commercial Development District
Chipotfe Mexican Gri(l, 2082 Ford Parkway
Petitioner: Hiah4and Crossing LLC
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Kessler:
Via Nlessenaer
Enclosed please find a Petition to Create a Commercial Development District at 2082 Ford
Parkway. The tenant of the premises is Chipotle Mexican Grili of Colorado LLC, which currently has an
on-sale wine and beer license. The property owner, and therefore the petitioner for the commercial
development district, is Hi�htand Crossin� LLC. I enclose the follotivin� documents:
1, Petition to Create a Commerciaf Development District;
2, The consent of owners within the proposed commercia( development district;
3. The consent of adjoinin� property otivners within 100 feet;
4. A map of the proposed commercial development district;
5. An affidavit of the person circulating the petition;
6. An affidavit of the petitioner, and
7. A letter from an adjoining property o�vner suppoRin� the petition.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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(� �`Y� � �� vt'�..tG' L�'
ICaeta M. Brennan - - -
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Enc.
cc: James Stolpestad
Marc Simon
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
� ATTORNEYS AT LAW
W1lU0.H R.MtGRANN
AYORCW J. SNEA
DOUGI/�S J. FRAN2fN
DAVID S.ANDERSOY
DOUGLAS M. GARN�`/AL
ROBERT O.STRA�IGNN
PETER l. COOPcR
NATHLEEN M.LAMB
RICNARD L. EVAYS
COR EY J. AYLI N G
HENRY M. HEIGEN III
RANOOLPX W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PlA2A
BOO lASAIIE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA 55402-2041
TELEPHONE(612)338
FACSIMILE(6i2)339
October 22, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th �loor
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, M� 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Griil of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District-2082 Ford Parkway
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
PAME�A HOOGES NISSEN
MEITH N.3AC%SON
KATH�EEN MICMAELABREhunH
CARLq J. PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
HAND-DELIVERED
Location
You have asked me to provide some additional background information to
suppiement the pending commercial development district application and on-sale liquor
license appiication for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick-service, fresh, gourmet-quality Mexican restaurant.
The entrees feature fresh ingredients, from which the customer may personalize his or her
order.
Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded by Steve Elis, a Culinary Institute of America
graduate. Based in Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill has become recognized as fhe leader
in the fresh Mexican category with over 20 restaurants in several states. Chipotle decided
to locate in Minnesota based on the numerous commeRts by Minnesotans visiting Colorado
asking when Chipotle would come to Minnesota.
ln Minnesota, in addition to the St. Paul 2082 Ford Parkway 4ocation, Ghipotle
currently operates two restaurants in Minneapolis, located at 800 Washington Avenue SE in
the Stadium Village area and 3040 Excelsior Boulevard, one restaurant in St. Cloud, one
restaurant that recently opened at 7638 West 150th Street in Appie Valfey, and it plans to
open additional restaurants in the metro area.
The primary focus of Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic beverages are simply
offered to compliment the menu. 7he alcohol selections in ail Chipotle restaurants are
limited to bottled beer and pre-mixed margaritas. The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol
are smali — tess than two percent — compared to the sales from food. Margarita sales form
an even smaller percentage of the already-low alcohol sales.
�q -1 �'t 9
Mr. Jim Zdon
October 22, 'I 999
Page 2
The Chipotle Mexican Grill location at 2082 Ford Parkway in St. Paul opened in
June1999. it has enjoyed a great success. It is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
7he St. Paul location currently has about 20-25 employees. Approximately 25°l0 of its
customers are take-out customers. The St. Pau! Chipotle is a fenant of Highland Crossing
LIC, under a ten-year lease term, with two five-year extension options.
The St. Paullocation currently has a wine/strong malt tiquor license. Subject to the
commercial devefopment district, it has applied for an on-sa(e fiquor license. Chipotle seeks
a commercial development district to offer margaritas. It is not a bar. As aiways, the
emphasis will remain on food. But Chipotle beiieves that margaritas would comp{emenf its
menu. And Chipotle wouid like to offer a standard menu selection at all of its locafions,
including aicohof beverages. Chipotle presented its plan for a commercial deveiopment
district to the Fiighland Community District Council neighborhood association, and the
Council voted to support the appiication, requesting that the district be limited to Chipotle.
Chipotle is also pieased by the support in the Highland Business Association.
I have enclosed some additional background information for your convenience:
• An informational brochure abouf Chipotle;
• A sample menu;
• A letter of support from the 2082 Ford Parkway property owner, Highland
Crossings Shopping Center;
• A letter of support from the Highland District Councii;
• A letter indicating sufficient parking for an on-sale iiquor license, and noting
access to 110 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity;
• A newspaper article reporting the frst Minnesota Chipotle opening; and
• A brief biography of Chipotle Mexican Gril1 founder Steve Ells.
Chipotle is excited with the opportunity to improve its successful restaurant in St.
Paul. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, and to provide any additional
information.
Sincergly,
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Kaefa Brennan
Enclosures
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
A7TORNEYS AT LAW
wILL1AM R. M<GRANN
ANDREW J. SMEA
OOUGLAS J. Fftl�N2EN
OA�/10 5. Au0ER50N
OOUGLAS M.GARNIVAL
ROBERTO.STRAUGNN
PETER L. COOPER
KAiHLEEN M LAMB
RiCMARD l. EVANS
COReY J.AYLING
NENPY M. HEIGEN III
R/�NDOLPN W.MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PLA2A
800 lASALLE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS.MINNESOTA 554 02-2041
TELEPHONE(612) 33B-2525
FACSIMILE (612) 339-2386
PqMELA 110�GE5 NISSE:1
KEITN N.JACKSOV
KATNLEEN MICMAELA BRcNNAN
CARLAJ.PEOERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEMAFER
October 25, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th Floor V/A FAX & U.S. MAIL
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District - 2082 Ford Parkway Location
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
As you requested, I enclose some supplemental information concerning Chipotle
Mexican Grill and its pending commercial development district application, including:
A petition list from Paul Dubruiel, indicating the application required
signatures from five of the seven listed entities; and
2. A site plan for the building in which the Chipotle leased premises are located;
I am in the process of obtaining a visual representation of the various commercial
entities neighboring Chipotle. Finally, Chipotle is leasing 3,120 total square feef of floor
area trom 1-lighland CrossiRg LLG.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
/ "" ' U �`�` 4� `�!,'��
Kaela Brennan
Enclosures
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SAINT
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Calemc�c .Nayor
May 21, '1999
Teleprtone: 65l-250-9f,
Fars+mi[e: 65 (-?66-7G
651-?66-9(.
Kaefa Brennan
McGrann Shea
220 LaSalie Piaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55402-2041
Of'c(CE OF L[Cr: [NSPECTIOYS AND
ENVIROYMEYtAl.PR07ECC[ON
Roben Kestler, Dirccmr
LOWRYPROFESSfONdL BUILD(P�G
Suite �00
3S0 S[. Peter Sveer -
Smn+ Pcu1, }firurcsota 55102-13I0
RE: 2082 Ford Pkwy - Zoning Code requirement for off-street parking for Chipotie
Restaurant addition of liquor license.
Ms. Brennan:
There is su�cient oit-stre�t parking adjacent to the restaurant to meet the zoning code
requirement to allow the addition of a liquor license to the existing restaurant.
The combination of the Chipot{e restaurant(calculated lspace per 1�0 s.f.), Barnes and
Nobles bookstore and Starbuc!�s coree shop requires 100 parking spaces. There are 11
spaces in the immediate vicinity of the building complex.
if you have any questicns, cail me at 651/266-9083.
Lawrence R. Zangs
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May 24, 1999
Honorable Nlike Harris
Saint Paul City Council Member
City Hal1, Room i 10-C
Saint Paul, i�i 1» IO2
Re: Chipotle Mexican Gill
2Q85 Ford Parkway
Dear Nfike:
As the owner of the Highland Crossing Shopping Center, we are pleased to wetcome Chipotle
l�fexican Grill to the propetty because we believe the restaurant will be a real asset to the
Highland Park neighborhood.
We understand the Highland"Communi[y District Council recentiy decided to support Chipot(e's
request that a commercial developmznt district be formed to enable the restaurant to serve ceriain
menu items. �Ve understand this discrict wiil be connected to the restaurant itsetf instead of the
property leased to the tenant. I am writing to let you know that we support this request and hope
you wili do so as well when this matter comes before the City Council.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly youcs
1 � �
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7ames A. Stofpest2d
Chief Manager
MAY 2 � 1°C
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Steve Ells, Chipocle �Sesican Grill Founder 3c CEO
Chipotle Ytesican Grill tounde: Sceve Elis has always been incerzsred in the Fine att of
cookine. His passion For it is what promptzd this talented chef co become an entrepreneur.
Afrer graduatins from the linive:sir.' o[ Colorado in 1933 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Art Histon%, Ells a¢ended �he Culinar.• Insciture of �merica in Hyde Park, New York,
sraduacing from that presciaious ins:icucion in 1990.
y As a classically trained chet ;choofed in the arc of French cookin�, Ells landed ajob wich
Scars Restaurant in San Francisco. considz:ed co be amon� the finest, if not the finest restaurant
in [hz Uniced Staces. His encrzoreaeurial >:ills beoan to flourish [here as hz Izamzd the
intricacies of operatin� a��'orld-c!ass rascaeranc.
But Ells reco_nized an encre�reaz_r�s oppoaunitv. not �vithin d1z �vorld of tio'e-;tar
restaurants, but az the focaf tayue, :h�, �.�e;e common in San Francisco�s �[ission District.
Hz knzw he could zlevacz chac sim�{e ;are inco somzching z�craordinary usine his cfassical chzPs
trainins. Drivzn by hi; vi;ion, Eit; set ou! iJ 25L� blish Chipotte �texican Grilt. Peo¢�e have
been linins up for his premium qu�!iR' bur.i[os since the day he opened the doors ro his now-
famous restaurant.
Wich an empha>i; on _resc-:asdn� ieod. qimliry, and ;implici�}', EV{s has escablished a
new niche in dinin2. And �viclt re=e�d}'-�cczd parcner �(eDonald's Corporacion no�� im olved in
•� • thz company�s z�pansion. Chipode �tevcan Gcifl is poiied to become [hz countr}'s bes[-kno�vn,
moso-talked aoouc restaurant.
Collea,ues and co-��oc.l'e:s c.edic Ells� success co his ��'iliin_ness to push the boundaries
of previously accepted norms of res;auranc operations, and his tireless que;t for qualicy in
everythins he does. Chipocle �(zxi^•an Gr.11 is the direcc result of Ells refusal to compromise his
vision, and charting a course quitz cantrarv co the path follo�ved by most chefs of his caliber.
Steve Ells is accive in a numoer of local organizations and throu_h Chipodz Mesican
G�i(t a variecv of charicable causzs. He ii s pa;t board member of the American [nsciruce of �Vine
and Eood - Denve: Chaoczr. Ells nas rec=nth bzen asked co serve on the board of Pro}ect An�e(
Hear,, a philanthropic organizscion that pro�'ides free mes(s to those sufierin� ���th the H[v
virus. He has also be�n askzd to izrve on che advisory boerd for thz Colle�e of Liberal Ar�s and
Sciences ac the liniversiry' of Colorado, hi; almz mater.
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r for all, competitors say
By Jenni(er Franklin
$taf( reporcer
In bfareh, a hol new restaurant �ciil bc
lryin� to get fresh wilh the Ttvin Citic;.
Chipotle b�Iexican Gri[I (pronounced
Chi-poat-lay), a Denver-based chain,
wili open a store in Stadium Village, on
thc East Bank of [he Univcrsily of
blim�csota, March I1. Two tnorc are
slated to open this year, one in Calhoun
Convnons (a development, now under
cons�ruction, just norlhwest of Lake
Calhoun that will have n Whole Foods as
its anchor store) and one in the Highlaud
Park ncighboihood of SL Paul. The latest
offering in the so-called ° quick-service
fresh-Mci' calceory, Chipotle will rival
catcrics likc locally owncd Baja Tortilla
Grili and Madison. Wis.-based Pasqual's
Southwestcrn Dcli and Sals.via.
Tcchnic.�lly, both ChipoUe and Pasqual's
arc Southwcslcrn cuisiue, but are similar
rnough to Baja'1'ortifla Grill to compete
for (he same market.
CHIPOTLE to page 30
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And. fiJl��um,_ .i n.ih�.nal Innd o( a public
��rth an inaa�iahl.:.irpel�ic for \lc�ican (OOCI.
tlic rnarlcl cau pn bi.�r il
(hck Granc� pnr.upal a! Cainbtidgc
C���nim:rual �2c!In � n CJin,� fimi fhat rcprc-
c���tc �c�.:r,d ii no r�:.Lmrani ciiain5, thinks
ihal nll threc h�r�_.:� eliaina ean surviec
and Ihn.c ui lii ir:n .r�a "L't so I<xation-
scnc�tn:"hc aa: ! 4 fou¢ y:lhty pick lhtii
�p��ic piihnnu.l. i._. .'t�.�uld nll do wcll
I«'nd �� c_ I:� � �,� a Ihat's
nandinC..::n�v , .� �q; uNnln"
��lil_ f9.u' , . ao CEO of
l4lnoinir,•ton h,. I I r�.0 frnd Vcn(urec
In.. 1�ic par.r; -., , �.r H1�a lurtilla
llnll .n,r.�rJ �.� ���,.��:, iChipolle� will
proh,J�Lcui.c:- . , m•�naudthey'rc
ib.,��,.u,_,.�,��d� �. ii�.:...uillrnnlim
_��� Pn..r,.r �. � �).• G..�I�C VC VCM1'
�_n,�.� .. . _..ndgro��in<�
.•::�: lI'. , . c litie W t[v
new usfes and texlura, and hicxicnn food,
Gnm "faco Bcli to biczican dinncr houscs, is
growing in pnpularity.••
�nja Tonilla Grill curtcnliy has thrcc
sloms in the Twin Cities metro arca, eepecLs
tn opcn thrcc more thix ycat al sevcral
Uycriy's localions. anJ wouid likc lo exp.md
inlo grcafcr hlinncvola and bcyond. Platt
.aid (hm Ihc rnmpnny is loaking W raiac
hcl��ccn SI miilion and $? nullion lo«'nrd
Ucv goal.
"1 �hinA Uptu«'n can handfe, third �rnm�
pclitor in Ihc catcgory]:' said Mikc htiils,
gencral managcr nC Pasqu�l's Hcnncpin
Avcnuc slorc. "Baja l'orlilla Grill opcncJ a
slorc hvo biacks au�ay, and if rcally hasn't
affected uur business. There are jusl so many
pcoplc in Upluwn «ho like to cat oul:'
Fogarty comparcd [hc rising papulvily oP
M1icaican anJ SouthNeslcm cuisinc to booms
in cofRe and micro-brewed bcer in rccent
ycars. "f fhink you'll find tha[ it's a ncw cat-
cgory, aud nav calegorics ezpand;' he said.
'��i s a gooJ thing I�nr the consumer ta ha�c
several ddferent choicesj because then peo-
plc wili know morc about this kind o( (oal.
and Ihev II uanl our food:' Fog.vty addcd
�hat savvy customcrs know thcy donl ha�'c
�o cat (ast Cood in nrdcr to eaL incapcnsrvcip
and quickly. "W'e've 6etn able to caise the
baz on quick-�crvicc faod:'
Although it has a minority intcreri ir.
Chipollc. pfcl)nnald's ic ncverthcics�'bn= <`f
ourlargestinrestors:'said Fogarty."Chey are
a tienifican! imcstor, but u�e har'c othcrs, 1 w
«'c oper.lic as our own compmiy:' he said
Bul Fogarty added ihat, moro thanjust get[ins
muncy frnnt Ihc 6urgcr giant, Chipolle �s geP
ting validation. 'This is lht firsl time
NcDunalJ�c has gnnc outside lht compam� In
m.cst m anmhcr m<uunnt ltjust shows ho��
gol�dan, ceol tlie concept is' e
The Denvervbased "quick-service fresh-Mex chain generates an average of j 1 million
in revenues at each of i[s I S loca[ions. McDonald's has signed on as an equity partner.
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CITY OF SAT\T PAUL
COi�tSENT OF AAJOIi IItiG PROPERTY O��i ERS FOR CREATIO�i
OR EXPANSION OF A COyL�fERCIAL DEVELOPVfE�iT DISTRICT
�Ve, the undersi�ned, ownzrs of the propety within 100 feet of the total conti�uous description
of ceal estate otiYned, purchased, or soid by TF� PETITIONER �vithin one year preceding tne
da;e of this peticion ackno��ledge tha[ tive have been presented tvi[h the fotlowin�:
l. A copy of tne pecition of Hishlzad Crossine LLC
(name of peti�ioner)
to create or expand a commercial dzvelopment district on properiy located at
2082 Ford Parkcrav , for the purpose of rzmoving the propzcty from
restrictions on the numbec of on-satz intoxicatin� liquor ficenses allowed within the liquor pavol limit.
2. A copy of Section 17.07 of the Ciry CfizRer znd Section 409.20 of the Sain[ Pauf Legislative Code;
and acknow(zdge tha[ we are awace that there is no limitation on thz numbzr of on-sale intoxicating
liquor iicenszs in a commercial de�'eloQment diserict, escept as set for.h in Section 17.07.2(6) of the
Ciry ChaRec. �Ve hzreby consenc to the Qe[i�ion to and a commercisl development district.
Highland Crossing LLC p
(name of petitionzr)
�Ve consent to the approvn! of this commercial development district as it is explained to us by the
applicant or bislher representative.
ADDRESS OR P.I.N. �
17-28-23-14
17-28-23-11-0
17_2g-23-11
17_2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
�7-28-23-11-0
RECORD O�VNER
Vi11a�e Apactments II
Harold J. Lysne,Truste
Harold J. Lysne,Trustees
Hzrold .3. Lysne,Trus
SIGN�T-Uj�E DATE
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ItOTE: This petition shail not be consid�red as officizlly filzd until th� Izpse of s_ven (7) Wo����� d'`y'
aftzr it is received by the Cin• Cf�r:;. Any� si�na:or of �his p:�i�ion mzy �ti'in4d;a«• his/her n2mz �-rzfr
by wriren rzquest �ti•ithin that [ime.
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Ak'FIDAVI'I'
OF PERSON CIRCULA'I'I�i IG THE CONSEP�T PETI'TIOti
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COL7�iTY OF RAMSEY )
SS
Gail P. Bzown , being first duly s�vom, deposes and states that he/she is
the person who circulated the consenF petition consistin� of i paoes; that affiant represents that
the parties described on the consent petition are all the tespective owners of the gcopedies placed
immediatzly before each name; ihat �ant is informed and believes that each of the parties
described on the consent petition is an owner of the property which is �vithin 100 feet of any propery
o�vned, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1) year preceding the date of this petition which
is contiguous to the propecty described in the petition; that none of the parties described in the
consent petition has purchased ot is purchasing properry from Lhe pztitioner that is contiguous to the
property described on thz consent petition �vithin one (1) year of the datz of the petition; that this
consent was si�ned by each of said o�mers in tfie presence of this afnznt, and thac the signacures are
the true and correct si�na[ures of each and ail of the parcies so described.
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j•;A1�'SE McGrann Shea Franzen Carniva'
Straughn & Lamb, Chtd
800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 2200
ADD SS
612-338-2525
TELEPHONE NLJMBER
Subscribed and swom to before me
this _L_ day of -e�c> 19�
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NO ARY PUBLIC
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KAREN K. WESER
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Fi �raoK� COUP�TY
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PETTTIOti TO CREATE OR EXP�r+"D
A COyLYIERCIAL DEVELOPME�iT DISTRICT
AF�"IDAVIT OF PETITIO��R
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
SS
COUNTY OF R.AMSEY )
Highland Crossing LLC, by its -
The petitione:, Chief Manager, .7im scolpescad , being first duty stivom, deposes and
states that the consent petition contains si�nztures from at le<st rivo-thirds ( of all eli�ible
properties within 100 feet of ali property otianed, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1)
year precedin� the da[e of this pztition �vhich is contiguous to the properry described in the
petition; petitioner is informed that the consent petition must contain si�natures from each and al(
owners of jointty-owned prope�y in order to constitute consent from thzt properry znd that
failure to obtain consent from each and all o���ers could invalidace the consent petition;
petitioner believes that the consent petition wzs signed by each of said o�vners znd that the
si�natures are the true and correct signatures oi each and al! of tne parizs so described.
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Jiuz Stoloestad_
NA�1E
1080 Montreal Avenue, Suite 400
ADDRESS
651/690-1598
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Ordinance #
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Comxnittee Date :
An ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of
the City of Saint Paul and Secfion 409.20 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, creating a Commercial Development District on
properiy with the address of 2082 Ford Parkway
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
The Ford Parkway Commercial Development District, as shown in Exhibit 1-1999, which
is attached to and incorporated by reference in this ordinance, is hereby created as a commercial
development district under Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul and under
Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Section 2
Notwithstanding Section 409.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, no license shall be
issued except to a restaurant in this commercial development district.
PUgttSt�Fi?
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA e�'3
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4 This ordinance sha11 be in force and take effect thiriy days foliowing its passage, approval
5 and pubiication.
Requested by Department of:
Adopted by Council: Date `����Q�(f
Adoption Certified by Councj Secretary
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OFFICE oF LIEP Date: GREEN SHEET
Christine Rozek rrovember s, 1999
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266-9108 No . 103726
1 EPAAIMEN'P DIREC1l�R 4 ITY COUNCIL
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ust be on Council Agenda byc p^�° �ET nrxacmR IN. E MCT. SVC. DIR.
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SAP 3 YOR (OR ASSISTANT)
OTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGBS 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter of the City of
Saint Paul and Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by creating a
Commercial Development District on property with the address 2082 Ford Parkway.
CON�h]ENDATIONS: APPROV6 (A) OR REJ6CT (R) BRSONAL $EHVSCS CONT1211CP5 MUST ANSNSR T88 FOLLOiPING:
PLANNING CO�IISSION CZVIL SERVICB CO�MfISSION 1. Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract For this department?
CIe COMMITTEE HUSINESS REVIEW COUNCIL YHS NO
STAFF A Distzic[ 15 Conncil 2. Has this peison/fixm ever been a City employee?
DI5IRICT COURT Y2S NO
3. Does thia person/fizm possess a akill not normally possessed by any
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? Current City employee?
YES NO
lain all Ya3 answere on a separate sheet and attach.
INITIATING PRQBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
nder the current liquor license limitations in Ward 3, creating a Commercial
evelopment District is the only way Chipotle Mexican Grill (2082 Ford Pkwy)
ill be allowed to serve liquor.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will be able to receive a liquor license.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
one apparent; District 15 Community Council approved the application.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
Chipotle Mexican Grill will not be able receive a liquor license.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY Ni3MBER
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA OF THE SA1NT PAUL C1TY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
7:00 p.m.
HILLCREST RECREATION CENTER
1978 Ford Parkway
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support - 651-266-5565
O�ce of the City Council
PUBLIC t{EARtNG
1. Receive public testimony from citizens regarding the proposed creation of a
co�timercial devetopment district for Chipotie Mexican Grilf, 2082 Ford
Parkway. Designation of this area as a commercial development district will
aliow Chipotle to obtain a liquor license.
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
file number 99-76 - -
date November 5, 1999
Commercial Development District:
- 2082 Ford Parkway ,.
Whereas, Highland Crossing LLC, owner of property located at 2082 Ford
Parkway, has petitioned the City to establish a commercial development
district pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409.20
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for the purpose of removing the property
from restrictions on the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licences
allowed within the liquor patrol limits, and "
Whereas, the Department of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
has consulted the Planning Commission for advice concerning the proposal's
consistency with the City's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance per
section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has made the following findings of fact:
1. Chipotle Mexican Gri11 is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
opened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 emoloyees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in htinnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margaritas. The alcohol selections in all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed nargaritas.
Trie standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
moved by Faricy
seconded by
in favor Unanimous
d�ai��s�
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Planning Commission Resolution
2082 Ford Parkway
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comnared to sales from food
are take-out customers.
Approximately 25a of its customers
2. A petition for a commercial development- district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels sign.ed)•
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,12D squere feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
the recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance of land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village Plan which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland will be the center of the retail area
shopping disCrict. Within the district, the emphasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (clothing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores) and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores)." page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
e:cisting zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liauor licensed establishments are permitted.
NOW, THEREFOR�, BE ZT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission advises the hlayor
and the City Council that the petition of Highland Crossing LLC to establish a
commercial development district for the property at 2082 Ford Parkway is
consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning code and that the Planning
Commission sunports creation of the proposed district.
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NEZGFIBORHOOD COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
1. APPLICANT: Highland Crossing LLC - DATE OF HEARING: To be determined
2. CLAS5IFICATION: Commercial Development District
3. LOCAT20N; 2082 Ford Parkway
4. , PLANNZNG DISTRICT: 15
5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block 1, Highland Crossing
6. PRESENT ZONING: B-2 CODE REFERENCE: City Charter: Section 17.07.1
and Legislative Code: Section 409.20
7. STAFF 2NVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 10/27f99 BY: SameS Zdon
A. PURPOSE: To a11ow the property at 2082 Ford Parkwa}• (Chipotle Mexican
Grill) to be designated as a commercial development district and be
eligible to apply for an intoxicating liquor license.
B. PARCEL SIZE: Chipotle is leasing 3,120 square feet of floor area from
Highland Crossing LLC.
C. EXISTING LAND IISE: The property is occupied by a commercial building.
D. SURROUNDING LAND USE:
North: Commercial drugstore in a B-2 district.
East: Commercial bookstore in a B-2 district
South: Residential apartments in a RM-2 district.
West: Commercial bank in a B-2 district.
E. AUTHORITY FOR REVYEW: The City Charter, Section 17.07.1, provides for
commercial development districts which are excepted from the cap on
intoxicating liquor licenses in each ward. Tfie Saint Paul Legislative
Code, Section 409.20(c), provides an additional requirement that when
the City Council considers creating or expanding a district, "...the
Planning Commission shall be consulted for advice concerning the
proposals for consistency with the city's comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinances, and the Planning Commission shall report in writing to the
City Council its findings and recommendations.
F DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland District Council has
reviewed and is in support o= the application.
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H FINDINGS: ,
1. Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick service restaurant offering
Mexican foods. The Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2082 Ford Parkway
ogened in June, 1999 and is a tenant of Highland Crossing LLC,
� under a ten year lease, with two five year extension options. Zt
is aoen every day from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant
has about 20-25 employees. Currently, there are four other
Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota with a national total of about
20 restaurants.
The primary focus of a Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic
beverages are offered to complement the menu. The Chipotle
restaurant at 2082 Ford Parkway currently has a wine/strong malt
liquor license but seeks a commercial development district to
offer margariCas. The alcohol selections in.all Chipotle
restaurants are limited to bottled beer and premixed margaritas.
The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol are less than two percent
compared to sales from food. Approximately 25 of its customers
are take-out customers.
2. A petition for a commercial development district at 2082 Ford
Parkway was submitted to the city by Highland Crossing LLC on
October 1, 1999 pursuant to Legislative Code Section 409.20 The
petition was found sufficient by zoning staff ( 7 parcels
eligible, 5 parcels need, and 5 parcels signzd). The petition is
attached.
3. The proposed commercial development district is confined to the
Chipotle site which has a gross floor area of 3,120 square feet.
4. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
tt�z recently adopted land use plan which states the purpose of the
plan is " To promote a balance o£ land uses in the city to
strengthen the city's tax base." page 10.
5. The pzoposed commercial development district is consistent with
The Highland Village P1an which states, "The intersection of Ford
Parkway and Cleveland wi11 be the center of the retail area
shopping district. Within the district, the empfiasis will be on
businesses that se11 shopping goods (cloChing, shoe, jewelry, and
book stores} and convenience goods (restaurants, and food and drug
stores).' page 3.
6. The proposed commercial development district is consistent with
existing zoning. The property is zoned B-2. Restaurant and
liquor licensed establishments are permitted.
2. STAFF RECOMMENAATION: Based on findings 1 thYOUgh 6, sCaff recommends
that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that the
proposed commzrcial development distzict is consistent with the
Compreriensive P1an and Zoning Code and Chat Che Planning Commission
suppores creation of the pronosed district.
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HIGHLAND DISTRICT COTJNCIL
Building a Stronger Commuaity Through Citizen Participatiou
1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55116
(651) 695-4005 Fax (651) 695-4007
Counci! Members
OfHcecs:
Shawn Hartsl� President
Scatt Bunin, Vice Pmsidrnt
Mark Mceller, Treasurm�
Angie Kline, Secietary
Members:
Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugt
Grid 2: Lori Angus
Grid 3: Scott Bunin
Gcid4: KristineThompson
G:id 5: Dick Mitcl�elt
Crrid G: Bill Bacbeau
Grid 7: Mark Mceller
Grid 8: Krn Jeffersan
Grid 9: Sally Couser
Gtid 10; Shawn Bartsh
Grid 11: Chris BcrK
Gcid 12: Laura Deuberry
At I.arge:
John Grzybck
Angie Kline
Paul Hcincrscheid
Greg Mc('sx
HigliSand Busincss Association:
David Burlcy
West End Business ?ssociation
Dan Gallos
Aitemates:
I,arry Hampcl
Brian Marcl�ant
Community Organiur:
Gayte Sum�nus
October 21,1999
Jim Zdon
1300 City Hall Annex
24 West 4� Street
St. Paul MN 55102
pear 7im,
The H'sgtiland District Councal passed the foltowing resoLution:
G�� - 11`1
"The Community Development Committee on May 13 met with representatives
of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to discuss as application by Chipode for a
Development Disuict for 2082 Ford Parkway (formally Boston Market).
Besignation of a Development District altows Chipolte to apply for a liquor
license at that location. The Community Development Committee voted to
approve che designation on the condition that the Deveiopment District be only
for Chipolte Mexican Grill Tnc."
This resolution was passed by the fiill Council on 5-20-99.
Sincerely,
Gayle W. Summers
Community Organizer
Qime Prevtntion:
Linda Mceltcr
HRCC DIST 15 TEL�612- May 24'99 12=21 No.003 P.p2
I�IGHI�AND DISTRICT COUI�CIL �� -`���
I3uiic};ng x 5fronger Cammuuily Tl�reugh C[tizen Yartic't�+AA
1978 Fard Parkway, Sa+nt Pau1 y�'iN 5511G
(615} 695-4005 Fax"(651) 695-4U07
Couucil Members
OII"icczs:
Shawn R;irtsl� Prosident
Scott Runin. Vi[t Piesideni
Mark Moelli:r. I'revsurer
Anye K{ine, Sasetac}'
Membea:
Grid 1: P1ny� rf' F �
Grid z: Lori A��S�
Grid 3: ScWt Buuin
Grid4: KristineZliomp��«
GridS: DickMitcimit
Grid G: Bill itxrbean
Grid 7: �ferk Mfldla
GridB: Kc+�lcPSersou
Grid Y: Sxlly Cacscr
Grid 1U: tiluwnB:ucsh
Crid 11: Chn� Acrg
iitid 12'. Lai�n t�cut�csr/
At L'uF=:
lalui Grivbtk
Anye Kliue
Paul fieineru:fuid
Grcg McGu
Ivfay 24, ��i9
Ccwnalmcm`ucrMfkc H[trris
300 City NaII
i5 W. Kdkoy,�,8(vd.
St. Paul I� 5S1B2
ll� NF�;
P,� the May � F'�� ' d L2istrict Council n��� the Couuul hr�vd from.4he
ce�tese:�tetives &om flripode Mexiemj f3�ll inc. s1f?ee a b�ieGdiscussiQn the
CounciL�assed che fDllowing resolutioa
The FSighiand District Council met with the rcprescmatives of
��ipode A4c�FCan Csn�I lnc. to :aasider a r�ucst from C}iipoilc
{�r a E�ncrcial Devrlopmcnt nistria for 2982 Ford Pm�swaY
({ gosipn Mari:et). �th the condirion thnt the Z:�nmu��a�
i3evck�pmeat flisiricr he �ctfy fot ChiPcrtle Ivic�cican ��. xi tl�at
ad�ess. L2es:sg�tinn of a Gcur�lereiRl Ucvelopme❑t D�mict a3]nws
C}ripode tv �{y foc a fiquor licensa at Qist location-
Kae1a Brennan, ihe attorneY reUtcsenting Chipotle is av�se of the condition and
wiU bc rcc}ur�tinS �� A��P�Y oµ'n�T send a le! ter expressing 3vs a�Pro�s
�itPd Bu>!l1C55:1SSOCl'Jlittn:
I7:4�'ltI BULICV
West End Ru<incss PssociatioII
Dan Cal]cs
Altecn:ittes:
Larry 1lampei
Brian M�s.•,.,.
$lriCCiPa`f,
Gn-g McGen, Chair
Commun+ry IIeveluQmcnr �ommillee
' u. Corinne �a-lattens. I.IF�
Commnaity Orgu�iza:r: Y�ar#s Bre+nian
Creylc Snmmen
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PETITIOi t TO CREATE OR E�CPr�ND
A CO�I�IERCIAL DEVELOPrIENT DISTRICT
City Cler�c
Room 170 Ciry Hall
1 � l�Jest Kellogg Bou!evard
Saint Patd, MV S.i102
266-8989
APPLICANT property 0�4Zter Highland CrossinQ LLC
Acldres5 1080 Montreal Avenue Suite 400
Clty St. Yaul $t. �L`1 Zip SSI16 Daytimephonefi;t/b9n-i5
Contactperson(ifdifferznt) Jim Scolo �tz�
PROPERTY Address/Location 2082 Ford Parkwav
LOCATION �-egaldescription Loc 3 Block t xigh]an� Crnss�no
(atcach additional sheet if necessary)
TO THE HO\OR�BLE v1AYOR A\ CITY COTTNCIL:
Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the City Charter and to Section 409?0 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, the owners of property within the proposed new' ot acea of the expanded
commercial development district hereb}� petition you to create or expand a comnercial
development disirict to include the abo��e described property fo; the purposz of removinQ
the proper[y from restrictions on th� numbec of on-sale intoxicatin� liquor licenszs allowed
within the liquor patrol limit.
❑ Required map showin� boundaries of proposed district
❑ Consent petition of owners of property within proposed district
❑ Consent petition of adjoining property owners
❑ Affidavit of petitioner
❑ Affidavit of person circulatin� consent petition(s)
(attach additional sheet(s) explaining the proposai if necessary')
Subscribed and s�vom to
before me this l3aLr dzy
of SzCI�'r���" , 19�i`i .
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Notar}tP� lic'
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Fez O.ner of Prop°
Title:
• � AOBEAT WAYNE Si�LPESTAO �
�'�'�� NOTaRYPU9UC
� My Comm. Expur. Jan. 71 2COD
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUG}iff & LAM9, CHARTERED
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
VIqUqM P. McGPONN
At�OREw J. SHEA
DOUGUS J. FRAN2EN
OAVIO S.ANDERSON
OOUGl4$ M,CARNIVAL
HOB�RTO.STPPUGHN
p-T�q LCOOPEft
K0.TMLEEN M.lAMB
RIGHARD L.EVANS
COR=Y J. AYLING
M�t�AY M. NELGEH IC
q�NOOLPH W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LAS<.�lE PlA2A
800 V.SAIIE AVENUc
MINNEAPO�IS, MINNESOTA 554 02-20 41
7ElEPHONE (612) 338-2525
FACSIMILE (6I2) 339-2386
PAMELa MODGES NRSEN
KEITH N.JACKSON
KATMI.EEN HICMAELA BRENNAV
CARIn 1 PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
October 1, 1999
Mr. Bob Kessler
Director of Licensin�
City of St. Paul
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
300 Lowry Professional Buildin�
350 St. Peter Street
SL Paul, NN 55102
Re: Petition to Create Commercial Development District
Chipotfe Mexican Gri(l, 2082 Ford Parkway
Petitioner: Hiah4and Crossing LLC
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Kessler:
Via Nlessenaer
Enclosed please find a Petition to Create a Commercial Development District at 2082 Ford
Parkway. The tenant of the premises is Chipotle Mexican Grili of Colorado LLC, which currently has an
on-sale wine and beer license. The property owner, and therefore the petitioner for the commercial
development district, is Hi�htand Crossin� LLC. I enclose the follotivin� documents:
1, Petition to Create a Commerciaf Development District;
2, The consent of owners within the proposed commercia( development district;
3. The consent of adjoinin� property otivners within 100 feet;
4. A map of the proposed commercial development district;
5. An affidavit of the person circulating the petition;
6. An affidavit of the petitioner, and
7. A letter from an adjoining property o�vner suppoRin� the petition.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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ICaeta M. Brennan - - -
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I:IvlB/ms
Enc.
cc: James Stolpestad
Marc Simon
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
� ATTORNEYS AT LAW
W1lU0.H R.MtGRANN
AYORCW J. SNEA
DOUGI/�S J. FRAN2fN
DAVID S.ANDERSOY
DOUGLAS M. GARN�`/AL
ROBERT O.STRA�IGNN
PETER l. COOPcR
NATHLEEN M.LAMB
RICNARD L. EVAYS
COR EY J. AYLI N G
HENRY M. HEIGEN III
RANOOLPX W. MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PlA2A
BOO lASAIIE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA 55402-2041
TELEPHONE(612)338
FACSIMILE(6i2)339
October 22, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th �loor
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, M� 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Griil of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District-2082 Ford Parkway
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
PAME�A HOOGES NISSEN
MEITH N.3AC%SON
KATH�EEN MICMAELABREhunH
CARLq J. PEDERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEHAFER
HAND-DELIVERED
Location
You have asked me to provide some additional background information to
suppiement the pending commercial development district application and on-sale liquor
license appiication for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick-service, fresh, gourmet-quality Mexican restaurant.
The entrees feature fresh ingredients, from which the customer may personalize his or her
order.
Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded by Steve Elis, a Culinary Institute of America
graduate. Based in Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill has become recognized as fhe leader
in the fresh Mexican category with over 20 restaurants in several states. Chipotle decided
to locate in Minnesota based on the numerous commeRts by Minnesotans visiting Colorado
asking when Chipotle would come to Minnesota.
ln Minnesota, in addition to the St. Paul 2082 Ford Parkway 4ocation, Ghipotle
currently operates two restaurants in Minneapolis, located at 800 Washington Avenue SE in
the Stadium Village area and 3040 Excelsior Boulevard, one restaurant in St. Cloud, one
restaurant that recently opened at 7638 West 150th Street in Appie Valfey, and it plans to
open additional restaurants in the metro area.
The primary focus of Chipotle Mexican Grill is food; alcoholic beverages are simply
offered to compliment the menu. 7he alcohol selections in ail Chipotle restaurants are
limited to bottled beer and pre-mixed margaritas. The standard Chipotle sales from alcohol
are smali — tess than two percent — compared to the sales from food. Margarita sales form
an even smaller percentage of the already-low alcohol sales.
�q -1 �'t 9
Mr. Jim Zdon
October 22, 'I 999
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The Chipotle Mexican Grill location at 2082 Ford Parkway in St. Paul opened in
June1999. it has enjoyed a great success. It is open every day from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
7he St. Paul location currently has about 20-25 employees. Approximately 25°l0 of its
customers are take-out customers. The St. Pau! Chipotle is a fenant of Highland Crossing
LIC, under a ten-year lease term, with two five-year extension options.
The St. Paullocation currently has a wine/strong malt tiquor license. Subject to the
commercial devefopment district, it has applied for an on-sa(e fiquor license. Chipotle seeks
a commercial development district to offer margaritas. It is not a bar. As aiways, the
emphasis will remain on food. But Chipotle beiieves that margaritas would comp{emenf its
menu. And Chipotle wouid like to offer a standard menu selection at all of its locafions,
including aicohof beverages. Chipotle presented its plan for a commercial deveiopment
district to the Fiighland Community District Council neighborhood association, and the
Council voted to support the appiication, requesting that the district be limited to Chipotle.
Chipotle is also pieased by the support in the Highland Business Association.
I have enclosed some additional background information for your convenience:
• An informational brochure abouf Chipotle;
• A sample menu;
• A letter of support from the 2082 Ford Parkway property owner, Highland
Crossings Shopping Center;
• A letter of support from the Highland District Councii;
• A letter indicating sufficient parking for an on-sale iiquor license, and noting
access to 110 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity;
• A newspaper article reporting the frst Minnesota Chipotle opening; and
• A brief biography of Chipotle Mexican Gril1 founder Steve Ells.
Chipotle is excited with the opportunity to improve its successful restaurant in St.
Paul. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, and to provide any additional
information.
Sincergly,
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Kaefa Brennan
Enclosures
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MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL STRAUGHN & LAMB, CHARTERED
A7TORNEYS AT LAW
wILL1AM R. M<GRANN
ANDREW J. SMEA
OOUGLAS J. Fftl�N2EN
OA�/10 5. Au0ER50N
OOUGLAS M.GARNIVAL
ROBERTO.STRAUGNN
PETER L. COOPER
KAiHLEEN M LAMB
RiCMARD l. EVANS
COReY J.AYLING
NENPY M. HEIGEN III
R/�NDOLPN W.MORRIS
SCOTT B.CROSSMAN
2200 LASALLE PLA2A
800 lASALLE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS.MINNESOTA 554 02-2041
TELEPHONE(612) 33B-2525
FACSIMILE (612) 339-2386
PqMELA 110�GE5 NISSE:1
KEITN N.JACKSOV
KATNLEEN MICMAELA BRcNNAN
CARLAJ.PEOERSEN
WILLIAM R.SEEMAFER
October 25, 1999
Jim Zdon
Department of Planning
& Economic Development
11th Floor V/A FAX & U.S. MAIL
25 West 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Re: Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
Commercial Development District - 2082 Ford Parkway Location
Our File No. 60,749-002
Dear Mr. Zdon:
As you requested, I enclose some supplemental information concerning Chipotle
Mexican Grill and its pending commercial development district application, including:
A petition list from Paul Dubruiel, indicating the application required
signatures from five of the seven listed entities; and
2. A site plan for the building in which the Chipotle leased premises are located;
I am in the process of obtaining a visual representation of the various commercial
entities neighboring Chipotle. Finally, Chipotle is leasing 3,120 total square feef of floor
area trom 1-lighland CrossiRg LLG.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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Kaela Brennan
Enclosures
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SAINT
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Calemc�c .Nayor
May 21, '1999
Teleprtone: 65l-250-9f,
Fars+mi[e: 65 (-?66-7G
651-?66-9(.
Kaefa Brennan
McGrann Shea
220 LaSalie Piaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55402-2041
Of'c(CE OF L[Cr: [NSPECTIOYS AND
ENVIROYMEYtAl.PR07ECC[ON
Roben Kestler, Dirccmr
LOWRYPROFESSfONdL BUILD(P�G
Suite �00
3S0 S[. Peter Sveer -
Smn+ Pcu1, }firurcsota 55102-13I0
RE: 2082 Ford Pkwy - Zoning Code requirement for off-street parking for Chipotie
Restaurant addition of liquor license.
Ms. Brennan:
There is su�cient oit-stre�t parking adjacent to the restaurant to meet the zoning code
requirement to allow the addition of a liquor license to the existing restaurant.
The combination of the Chipot{e restaurant(calculated lspace per 1�0 s.f.), Barnes and
Nobles bookstore and Starbuc!�s coree shop requires 100 parking spaces. There are 11
spaces in the immediate vicinity of the building complex.
if you have any questicns, cail me at 651/266-9083.
Lawrence R. Zangs
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May 24, 1999
Honorable Nlike Harris
Saint Paul City Council Member
City Hal1, Room i 10-C
Saint Paul, i�i 1» IO2
Re: Chipotle Mexican Gill
2Q85 Ford Parkway
Dear Nfike:
As the owner of the Highland Crossing Shopping Center, we are pleased to wetcome Chipotle
l�fexican Grill to the propetty because we believe the restaurant will be a real asset to the
Highland Park neighborhood.
We understand the Highland"Communi[y District Council recentiy decided to support Chipot(e's
request that a commercial developmznt district be formed to enable the restaurant to serve ceriain
menu items. �Ve understand this discrict wiil be connected to the restaurant itsetf instead of the
property leased to the tenant. I am writing to let you know that we support this request and hope
you wili do so as well when this matter comes before the City Council.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly youcs
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7ames A. Stofpest2d
Chief Manager
MAY 2 � 1°C
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Steve Ells, Chipocle �Sesican Grill Founder 3c CEO
Chipotle Ytesican Grill tounde: Sceve Elis has always been incerzsred in the Fine att of
cookine. His passion For it is what promptzd this talented chef co become an entrepreneur.
Afrer graduatins from the linive:sir.' o[ Colorado in 1933 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Art Histon%, Ells a¢ended �he Culinar.• Insciture of �merica in Hyde Park, New York,
sraduacing from that presciaious ins:icucion in 1990.
y As a classically trained chet ;choofed in the arc of French cookin�, Ells landed ajob wich
Scars Restaurant in San Francisco. considz:ed co be amon� the finest, if not the finest restaurant
in [hz Uniced Staces. His encrzoreaeurial >:ills beoan to flourish [here as hz Izamzd the
intricacies of operatin� a��'orld-c!ass rascaeranc.
But Ells reco_nized an encre�reaz_r�s oppoaunitv. not �vithin d1z �vorld of tio'e-;tar
restaurants, but az the focaf tayue, :h�, �.�e;e common in San Francisco�s �[ission District.
Hz knzw he could zlevacz chac sim�{e ;are inco somzching z�craordinary usine his cfassical chzPs
trainins. Drivzn by hi; vi;ion, Eit; set ou! iJ 25L� blish Chipotte �texican Grilt. Peo¢�e have
been linins up for his premium qu�!iR' bur.i[os since the day he opened the doors ro his now-
famous restaurant.
Wich an empha>i; on _resc-:asdn� ieod. qimliry, and ;implici�}', EV{s has escablished a
new niche in dinin2. And �viclt re=e�d}'-�cczd parcner �(eDonald's Corporacion no�� im olved in
•� • thz company�s z�pansion. Chipode �tevcan Gcifl is poiied to become [hz countr}'s bes[-kno�vn,
moso-talked aoouc restaurant.
Collea,ues and co-��oc.l'e:s c.edic Ells� success co his ��'iliin_ness to push the boundaries
of previously accepted norms of res;auranc operations, and his tireless que;t for qualicy in
everythins he does. Chipocle �(zxi^•an Gr.11 is the direcc result of Ells refusal to compromise his
vision, and charting a course quitz cantrarv co the path follo�ved by most chefs of his caliber.
Steve Ells is accive in a numoer of local organizations and throu_h Chipodz Mesican
G�i(t a variecv of charicable causzs. He ii s pa;t board member of the American [nsciruce of �Vine
and Eood - Denve: Chaoczr. Ells nas rec=nth bzen asked co serve on the board of Pro}ect An�e(
Hear,, a philanthropic organizscion that pro�'ides free mes(s to those sufierin� ���th the H[v
virus. He has also be�n askzd to izrve on che advisory boerd for thz Colle�e of Liberal Ar�s and
Sciences ac the liniversiry' of Colorado, hi; almz mater.
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� There's
r for all, competitors say
By Jenni(er Franklin
$taf( reporcer
In bfareh, a hol new restaurant �ciil bc
lryin� to get fresh wilh the Ttvin Citic;.
Chipotle b�Iexican Gri[I (pronounced
Chi-poat-lay), a Denver-based chain,
wili open a store in Stadium Village, on
thc East Bank of [he Univcrsily of
blim�csota, March I1. Two tnorc are
slated to open this year, one in Calhoun
Convnons (a development, now under
cons�ruction, just norlhwest of Lake
Calhoun that will have n Whole Foods as
its anchor store) and one in the Highlaud
Park ncighboihood of SL Paul. The latest
offering in the so-called ° quick-service
fresh-Mci' calceory, Chipotle will rival
catcrics likc locally owncd Baja Tortilla
Grili and Madison. Wis.-based Pasqual's
Southwestcrn Dcli and Sals.via.
Tcchnic.�lly, both ChipoUe and Pasqual's
arc Southwcslcrn cuisiue, but are similar
rnough to Baja'1'ortifla Grill to compete
for (he same market.
CHIPOTLE to page 30
CHIPOTLE
(roin page 3
Cfu�+ntic't driin Coni��n�c� IG clnro In
CnlnraJ�� luu m Rau<av Cin� (onc in F:an.ae
and onc in M��euvnl and �.nc in Cniwnhv�.
OLip Antr (fert�r��¢m! A',u� repoiled
Ihat in 1797 i:iih nf Chi�+utic�� uniR gcncr
:itcd aruiiuJ CI mdlion m c.�lo�
Kna lim h��iuc uf Ihc'U nuncc hu«ila n
icdJ� 1�� m.il.r tl. nn��c nn i\Inmcaal.i i\ud
��ilh U,i'. I4ron1. III-baac� �IcU��naIJ'�
Caip aa nne af rtc cq�nl� parincr<. Chipnilc
h.n p��•n�_rlul hai6ing In cnmpcic uilh Ihc
m�wnhcni frt�h-�Ica re�WUrnn�c m Inwn
Uan f°���amt d�reclur of marAclinc fnr
Chiputic �Icsiom Grill Ini.. Ihinl.a Ihaf lhc
'f�.in CWCa uill be ;i grc.�t uiarl.cl (i
Chipnllc'< cnuccpl.. arc a Ini nf sinu-
I.inf�:a hcl�.�cai Ilic'I\� in Cilics and Dcmcr:'
Lc �aid "Lol� of pcnpic Irnm \finnc<ul.i
�iql our Slnrc<:�p�l d�� Us IU u��cn Onc oul
thcrc"
All �hrcc cnmpcfilur� bn;isl frc�h nig¢th-
cnr laalc larc. nind�a ��nccc. qmcA scn icc
and (ol r.�anv I� hqnnr n�n i�c a� rca�
<� uh. adul%c «ilh caoUC la�IC<���d p lum
ncd am���.r� nf iun_ anJ monc� ��di �.am w
tnt �iicrc f;ad� � itaelf cln_hlly dd-
fcreml�, in u��c c�D;Enr. — Bai.i lnrtill,� Gnll
ri ��c: iR ���..n Gcch Lnniil.ia aud h:�c .� aal.:i
I�ar •..rl: :� �.�u.;�, al fi. adi.:i..
� ! , . .� i .. .�I 1: _� . :I'.i.
man� �nt•: : n�l t� nn .i rrc•hhnr.
w�oJ:i..� u:�c Pe�yuJvn;L�i..id,limcnu
m aJd��ii.yi lii i.o_i.. and b�r.nir., mduJin[
..d.i.l.; �m f'.iacpi.il �.ilo�Jnv.d
�a1Cp��_ .�... �.. . u� lii_ :.inki
.Ill�•�lr I� i. .: �.i i i I:. f��l�tll�\.
It i.. `.I.i�, .�,i � � i ��c•; .i i.� �u.t � ��
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"You'll find it's a
new catcgory, and
ile��� catcgoz�ies
C���Cl����,�� �
Dan Fo�rty
CFnFpT LE M:`(IU� 1 GP.ILL INC.
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snulh-nGlhe.bnrdcr empnriunx thcy emi.
And. fiJl��um,_ .i n.ih�.nal Innd o( a public
��rth an inaa�iahl.:.irpel�ic for \lc�ican (OOCI.
tlic rnarlcl cau pn bi.�r il
(hck Granc� pnr.upal a! Cainbtidgc
C���nim:rual �2c!In � n CJin,� fimi fhat rcprc-
c���tc �c�.:r,d ii no r�:.Lmrani ciiain5, thinks
ihal nll threc h�r�_.:� eliaina ean surviec
and Ihn.c ui lii ir:n .r�a "L't so I<xation-
scnc�tn:"hc aa: ! 4 fou¢ y:lhty pick lhtii
�p��ic piihnnu.l. i._. .'t�.�uld nll do wcll
I«'nd �� c_ I:� � �,� a Ihat's
nandinC..::n�v , .� �q; uNnln"
��lil_ f9.u' , . ao CEO of
l4lnoinir,•ton h,. I I r�.0 frnd Vcn(urec
In.. 1�ic par.r; -., , �.r H1�a lurtilla
llnll .n,r.�rJ �.� ���,.��:, iChipolle� will
proh,J�Lcui.c:- . , m•�naudthey'rc
ib.,��,.u,_,.�,��d� �. ii�.:...uillrnnlim
_��� Pn..r,.r �. � �).• G..�I�C VC VCM1'
�_n,�.� .. . _..ndgro��in<�
.•::�: lI'. , . c litie W t[v
new usfes and texlura, and hicxicnn food,
Gnm "faco Bcli to biczican dinncr houscs, is
growing in pnpularity.••
�nja Tonilla Grill curtcnliy has thrcc
sloms in the Twin Cities metro arca, eepecLs
tn opcn thrcc more thix ycat al sevcral
Uycriy's localions. anJ wouid likc lo exp.md
inlo grcafcr hlinncvola and bcyond. Platt
.aid (hm Ihc rnmpnny is loaking W raiac
hcl��ccn SI miilion and $? nullion lo«'nrd
Ucv goal.
"1 �hinA Uptu«'n can handfe, third �rnm�
pclitor in Ihc catcgory]:' said Mikc htiils,
gencral managcr nC Pasqu�l's Hcnncpin
Avcnuc slorc. "Baja l'orlilla Grill opcncJ a
slorc hvo biacks au�ay, and if rcally hasn't
affected uur business. There are jusl so many
pcoplc in Upluwn «ho like to cat oul:'
Fogarty comparcd [hc rising papulvily oP
M1icaican anJ SouthNeslcm cuisinc to booms
in cofRe and micro-brewed bcer in rccent
ycars. "f fhink you'll find tha[ it's a ncw cat-
cgory, aud nav calegorics ezpand;' he said.
'��i s a gooJ thing I�nr the consumer ta ha�c
several ddferent choicesj because then peo-
plc wili know morc about this kind o( (oal.
and Ihev II uanl our food:' Fog.vty addcd
�hat savvy customcrs know thcy donl ha�'c
�o cat (ast Cood in nrdcr to eaL incapcnsrvcip
and quickly. "W'e've 6etn able to caise the
baz on quick-�crvicc faod:'
Although it has a minority intcreri ir.
Chipollc. pfcl)nnald's ic ncverthcics�'bn= <`f
ourlargestinrestors:'said Fogarty."Chey are
a tienifican! imcstor, but u�e har'c othcrs, 1 w
«'c oper.lic as our own compmiy:' he said
Bul Fogarty added ihat, moro thanjust get[ins
muncy frnnt Ihc 6urgcr giant, Chipolle �s geP
ting validation. 'This is lht firsl time
NcDunalJ�c has gnnc outside lht compam� In
m.cst m anmhcr m<uunnt ltjust shows ho��
gol�dan, ceol tlie concept is' e
The Denvervbased "quick-service fresh-Mex chain generates an average of j 1 million
in revenues at each of i[s I S loca[ions. McDonald's has signed on as an equity partner.
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CITY OF SAT\T PAUL
COi�tSENT OF AAJOIi IItiG PROPERTY O��i ERS FOR CREATIO�i
OR EXPANSION OF A COyL�fERCIAL DEVELOPVfE�iT DISTRICT
�Ve, the undersi�ned, ownzrs of the propety within 100 feet of the total conti�uous description
of ceal estate otiYned, purchased, or soid by TF� PETITIONER �vithin one year preceding tne
da;e of this peticion ackno��ledge tha[ tive have been presented tvi[h the fotlowin�:
l. A copy of tne pecition of Hishlzad Crossine LLC
(name of peti�ioner)
to create or expand a commercial dzvelopment district on properiy located at
2082 Ford Parkcrav , for the purpose of rzmoving the propzcty from
restrictions on the numbec of on-satz intoxicatin� liquor ficenses allowed within the liquor pavol limit.
2. A copy of Section 17.07 of the Ciry CfizRer znd Section 409.20 of the Sain[ Pauf Legislative Code;
and acknow(zdge tha[ we are awace that there is no limitation on thz numbzr of on-sale intoxicating
liquor iicenszs in a commercial de�'eloQment diserict, escept as set for.h in Section 17.07.2(6) of the
Ciry ChaRec. �Ve hzreby consenc to the Qe[i�ion to and a commercisl development district.
Highland Crossing LLC p
(name of petitionzr)
�Ve consent to the approvn! of this commercial development district as it is explained to us by the
applicant or bislher representative.
ADDRESS OR P.I.N. �
17-28-23-14
17-28-23-11-0
17_2g-23-11
17_2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
17-2g-23-11
�7-28-23-11-0
RECORD O�VNER
Vi11a�e Apactments II
Harold J. Lysne,Truste
Harold J. Lysne,Trustees
Hzrold .3. Lysne,Trus
SIGN�T-Uj�E DATE
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ItOTE: This petition shail not be consid�red as officizlly filzd until th� Izpse of s_ven (7) Wo����� d'`y'
aftzr it is received by the Cin• Cf�r:;. Any� si�na:or of �his p:�i�ion mzy �ti'in4d;a«• his/her n2mz �-rzfr
by wriren rzquest �ti•ithin that [ime.
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Ak'FIDAVI'I'
OF PERSON CIRCULA'I'I�i IG THE CONSEP�T PETI'TIOti
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COL7�iTY OF RAMSEY )
SS
Gail P. Bzown , being first duly s�vom, deposes and states that he/she is
the person who circulated the consenF petition consistin� of i paoes; that affiant represents that
the parties described on the consent petition are all the tespective owners of the gcopedies placed
immediatzly before each name; ihat �ant is informed and believes that each of the parties
described on the consent petition is an owner of the property which is �vithin 100 feet of any propery
o�vned, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1) year preceding the date of this petition which
is contiguous to the propecty described in the petition; that none of the parties described in the
consent petition has purchased ot is purchasing properry from Lhe pztitioner that is contiguous to the
property described on thz consent petition �vithin one (1) year of the datz of the petition; that this
consent was si�ned by each of said o�mers in tfie presence of this afnznt, and thac the signacures are
the true and correct si�na[ures of each and ail of the parcies so described.
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j•;A1�'SE McGrann Shea Franzen Carniva'
Straughn & Lamb, Chtd
800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 2200
ADD SS
612-338-2525
TELEPHONE NLJMBER
Subscribed and swom to before me
this _L_ day of -e�c> 19�
f� Ahz,� r1 • Gf/�
NO ARY PUBLIC
ItIV�MN`.�N�W VH/v�M.vNNN�yW�/�Mn n
KAREN K. WESER
� s� NOTARY PU°LIC-tAiNKESO iA
Fi �raoK� COUP�TY
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PETTTIOti TO CREATE OR EXP�r+"D
A COyLYIERCIAL DEVELOPME�iT DISTRICT
AF�"IDAVIT OF PETITIO��R
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
SS
COUNTY OF R.AMSEY )
Highland Crossing LLC, by its -
The petitione:, Chief Manager, .7im scolpescad , being first duty stivom, deposes and
states that the consent petition contains si�nztures from at le<st rivo-thirds ( of all eli�ible
properties within 100 feet of ali property otianed, purchased, or sold by petitioner within one (1)
year precedin� the da[e of this pztition �vhich is contiguous to the properry described in the
petition; petitioner is informed that the consent petition must contain si�natures from each and al(
owners of jointty-owned prope�y in order to constitute consent from thzt properry znd that
failure to obtain consent from each and all o���ers could invalidace the consent petition;
petitioner believes that the consent petition wzs signed by each of said o�vners znd that the
si�natures are the true and correct signatures oi each and al! of tne parizs so described.
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Jiuz Stoloestad_
NA�1E
1080 Montreal Avenue, Suite 400
ADDRESS
651/690-1598
TELEPHO� iE itiU�fBEFZ
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this � day oF_ (irTf 4Li:� , 19 `l �
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