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Board of Adjustment approves Zinnia Sofra small-scale rural event center at 28143 SW 406th Ave
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing Zinnia Sofra, a farm-to-table cafe and U-pick farm operation, to operate on weekends in an agricultural zone under 12 staff conditions and one added P&Z condition.
The Board of Adjustment on Feb. 10 granted a special-exception permit allowing Zinnia Sofra to operate a small-scale rural event center and farm-to-table cafe at 28143 Southwest 40 Sixth Avenue in agricultural zoning. The vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: The approval permits a farm-based cafe and limited weekend events in an agricultural area subject to conditions designed to limit impacts on neighbors and ensure code and state permits are obtained.
Applicant presentation and use: Owner Fauzi Ebrahim told the board the proposal builds on an existing U-pick operation and small farm. "We will not allow any alcoholic beverages, and even customer who would like to bring alcoholic beverages to the property will not allow this," Ebrahim said. He described a limited, rotating menu using produce raised on the property, weekend hours and educational opportunities for students.
Staff and conditions: City staff recommended 12 conditions covering hours, parking, structure permitting, noise, signage, permits and discontinuation of the use if it ceases for more than six months. Planning & Zoning added one condition allowing staff to work with the applicant on a reasonable extension if additional time is needed to establish the business; the applicant and staff agreed to the conditions during review.
Action: The board adopted the resolution approving the special exception and the attached conditions. The record includes the staff presentation of site layout, a plan for 14 parking stalls and a requirement that any permanent structures obtain proper building permits and demonstrate code compliance.
Ending: The applicant may begin operations after obtaining required business tax receipts and state health and food-service permits; staff will monitor compliance with the conditions and may require the applicant to return to the board if the use intensifies or if conditions are not met.
