AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
CUP-18-07 (Crafthouse) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Allen Shy, on behalf of Shy Penn LTD., for an amendment to an existing Restricted Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of mixed beverages for on-premise consumption at 242 North LBJ Drive. (A. Villalobos)
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Meeting date: April 10, 2018
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
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Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
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Background Information:
The subject property is located at the corner of North LBJ Drive and Hutchison Street. Surrounding uses include an art gallery, bar, tattoo shop, and retail. The current restaurant is approximately 8,000 square feet with 207 indoor seats and a sidewalk café along North LBJ Drive with 24 outdoor seats. Hours of operation are 11:00 am to 2:00 am. The restaurant provides a full menu and functions as a full-service restaurant.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new sidewalk café along the southernmost façade of LBJ similar in design to the existing approved sidewalk café. The expansion is a total of 176 square feet and would add approximately 16-20 additional outdoor seats. The sidewalk café will be constructed in accordance with the City’s Streetscape Improvements Ordinance and Design Manual.
A Conditional Use Permit for the business was first approved for the site in May 2015, which became effective after receiving their Certificate of Occupancy in April 2016. The business expanded in 2017 and amended their CUP. It was approved for 3 years with an expiration date of April 11, 2020.
Staff recommends that this amended CUP also be valid for 3 years which would establish a new expiration date of April 10, 2021.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action: N/A
Alternatives: N/A
Recommendation:
Staff provides this request to the Commission for your consideration and recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. The permit shall be valid for three (3) years, provided standards are met, subject to the point system;
2. The permit shall be posted in the same area and manner as the Certificate of Occupancy; and
3. Food shall be available to patrons in all areas of the restaurant in a manner that meets the requirements of a Restricted Conditional Use Permit.