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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within 500 feet of residential property on the property located at 1271 N. Lake Street generally located on the east side of Lake Street, north of Indian Trail Road (Arechiga Group 1, Inc., DBA El Jefe - 19-0213 / AU10/3-18.104-Su - JM - Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Arechiga Group 1, Inc., doing business as El Jefe, is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Liquor License within 500 feet of residential property use on Part of Lot 12 of The George Acres Subdivision located at 1271 N. Lake Street which includes the development of a restaurant with a Class "E" liquor license.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently commercial with B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use zoning, which is part of the Maruti Special Use Planned Development. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Class "E" Liquor License since this property is within 500 feet of residential property and not in a shopping center. The residential properties within the 500 feet are vacant lots adjacent to N. River Street that are zoned residential and three single-family homes. The remainder of the surrounding area is zoned business or manufacturing. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as commercial and high density residential.
The applicant is currently renovating the existing building on the site for a new restaurant by El Jefe that will have a capacity of 160 customers and currently has around 72 parking spaces. The proposed renovations include some minor alterations to the fa?ade, outside seating area with a pergola, and interior renovations to add bar seating and tables.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use petition and have sent comments back to th...
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