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Plan commission allows Green Door Cafe to expand seating into adjacent parcel with conditions tying the two sites
Summary
Commission approved an amended business plan of operation to permit Green Door Cafe to use an adjacent building for additional seating, contingent on the cafe continuing to operate at the original parcel and requiring an updated business plan for any future event rentals or food‑service changes.
The Plan Commission on Oct. 29 approved a business‑plan amendment allowing Green Door Cafe to expand seating into the adjacent vacant retail space on Genesee Street, subject to conditions linking the two parcels and restricting non‑restaurant uses.
Applicant Dan Comer said the additional 7,204 square feet of space would be used primarily for seating, adding roughly 15–20 patrons’ seating indoors plus a small number of outdoor tables, and would not create an independent restaurant on the second parcel. Planner Amy Barrows said the two buildings are separate parcels but are commonly owned; staff recommended approval of seating expansion provided the cafe remains actively operated at the adjacent parcel and the two operations be tied administratively so the adjacent parcel cannot be used independently for unrelated events or food vendors.
The commission approved the seating expansion pending an amended certificate of compliance that references the Green Door Cafe business plan of operation and that any other uses (event rentals, pergola, bakery or full separate food service) require an amended business plan and further staff review. Commissioners also noted CBD‑1 parking rules do not impose additional parking requirements for the expansion.
Provenance: Staff report and applicant statements in packet and at the meeting.
