Title
To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 100 South 14th Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
Body
O & R Request
DATE: January 27, 2016 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor (by request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic
Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Review
RE: Conditional use permit for a nightclub use at 100 South 14th Street
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 100 South 14th Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The property is zoned B-5 Central Business, which permits restaurants and similar food and beverage service establishments, including entertainment. However, City Council adopted Ord. No. 2012-234-2013-2, which defines establishments with certain features operating after midnight as nightclubs. The proposed use meets the definition of nightclub and therefore a Conditional Use Permit is required.
RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission will review this request and make a recommendation to City Council. This item will be scheduled for consideration by the Commission at its March 21, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on a parcel .91 acre in size and is occupied by a restaurant with outdoor dining in one building and offices in a second building. The subject of this request regards the restaurant known as Southern Railway Taphouse.
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