Subject:
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Bhawani 2023, LLC (Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A.) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-1 to BU-1 with a CUP. (25Z00004) (Tax Account 2410497) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the North Merritt Island Special District Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) with a CUP (Conditional Use Permit).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption (4COP) on 0.78 acres in conjunction with a 3,719 sq. ft. bar with a restaurant and outdoor patio. The applicant states, "They are seeking a CUP for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption (4COP) for the establishment to operate as it has been for the last at least 30 years as a bar with restaurant and outdoor patio." The establishment previously had a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises Consumption (4COP), under zoning action Z-2734, which has expired.
Section 62-1906 requires an application for a CUP for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption in conjunction with a bar. This CUP request exceeds the Administrative Approval authority by staff due to the restaurant not having 51% or more food sales. On-premises consumption of alcohol would be allowed on the entire property unless the Board stipulates any restrictions.
North of the subject property is 1 parcel, 0.68 acres, commercial property developed with an autobody shop, zoned BU-2 with CC FLU; South of the subject property is 1 parcel, 0.53 acres, commercial property developed with a lawn care and pest control services with BU-1 and BU-2 zoning classifications and CC FLU; East of the subject property is N. Courtenay Pkwy., a State maintained Right of Way; and West of the subject propert...
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