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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: January 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description for Property located at 100 S. River Street being at the southeast corner of River Street and Benton Street (Rec Haus - 25-0035 / AU22/3-24.530 - CUPD/R - TV - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Rec Haus, is requesting a Plan Description Revision to the Conditional Use Planned Development on the property located at 100 S. River Street to locate an arcade to second story of the building.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property, which is the former Pocus automotive building, located at 100 S. River Street is zoned DF(C) Downtown Fringe zoning, with a Conditional Use Planned Development (formal called Special Use Planned Development). This is part of the River Street Plaza Plan Description. In 2017, a Plan Description Revision was approved for the Subject Property, to allow additional uses to provide the community with a creative social space on both the 1st and 2nd story of the building known as "Society 57". However, Society 57 never expanded into the 2nd floor and only occupancies the 1st floor of the property which is being used as a coffee shop and event space.
The Petitioner, Rec Haus, is requesting a Plan Description Revision to the Conditional Use Planned Development to allow for the addition of an arcade use. Rec Haus is an upscale activity and game bar which will have a diverse array of interactive games, such as bocce ball, shuffleboard, pool tables, darts, modern pinball, and a wide variety of arcade games. They will be partnering with local nearby restaurants to offer a diverse range of food.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Planned Development Revision and feels that an arcade use is compatible with other uses throughout the downtown and will offer another option of entertainment and social gathering.
Staff has reviewed the findings of fact and has found the fo...
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