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Coffee Cabin proposes seasonal 'village' attraction; owner told to check health rules for restrooms
Summary
Jeff Conte asked the Planning Commission to approve a plan for a 16‑shop seasonal outdoor village at 350 W. Lincoln Highway, targeting a late‑September opening; commissioners and staff urged the applicant to confirm health‑department restroom requirements and parking rights under the PUD.
Jeff Conte, owner of Coffee Cabin LLC, presented plans for a permanent outdoor attraction at 350 W. Lincoln Highway: a Tudor‑style “village” of about 16 small storefronts, special‑effect displays and seasonal programming intended to draw families and evening visitors.
Conte said the village would be primarily a walk‑through attraction that runs seasonally from mid‑April through year‑end, with peak activity during Halloween and the winter holidays. He said the plan is modular: buildings are designed as kits that could be disassembled and moved if lease or site circumstances change.
On operations, Conte said gates would close the drive‑through at night so the courtyard becomes pedestrian‑only for events. He told commissioners the site has 26 dedicated spaces and access to additional parking through the Lincoln Ridge PUD; the applicant said Helix is the landlord and that existing lease arrangements and PUD rights allow use of shared parking.
Commissioners and staff raised safety and permitting questions. Conte said buildings are set back more than 45 feet from the road and that bollards could be incorporated into the fence to address vehicle intrusion. On restrooms, Conte said he plans to start with porta‑potties to avoid delays but is prepared to install permanent unisex restrooms later; staff and commissioners recommended he check with the health department because running water and permanent food service can trigger additional permitting.
Conte said the project includes on‑site power (two 30‑amp circuits and conduit to many island locations) and LED lighting designed for evening use; he also said the prototype is intended as a proof of concept for similar portable installations at other sites. The commission did not vote; staff asked the applicant to confirm health‑department requirements and to coordinate permitting and parking details with town staff before the next meeting.
The applicant did not present a final opening permit at the session; no formal approvals were made and the commission closed the study session after asking for follow‑up documentation.
