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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: October 18, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within Five Hundred Feet of a Residential Property, for the Property located at 918 North Highland Avenue (Primos Tacos - 19-0829 / AU16/2-17.161-Su - SB - Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Primos Tacos, is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Class E Liquor License for the existing restaurant at 918 North Highland Avenue, which is located within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is currently zoned B-2, Business District - General Retail. The existing building is approximately 4,400 square feet and the parking lot has forty-nine (49) parking spaces. The property is not located within a planned Shopping Center. In the past, the building has been used as a social club and a restaurant. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
The Petitioner is presently remodeling the existing building's interior as a means to secure a Class E Liquor License with this Special Use. The restaurant will maintain one hundred thirty-two (132) seats, which exceeds the Aurora Municipal Code's minimum one hundred twenty-five (125) seats for this liquor license. The liquor license is intended to supplement services provided by this existing, successful restaurant, which has been operating at this location for a number of years.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use petition and have sent comments back to the Petitioner on those submittals. The Petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances
Public Input: Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, Staff has not received any public inquiries regarding this petition.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's e...
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