AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
CUP-21-21 (Vodka Street CUP) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Eric White, on behalf of Vodka Street, for renewal of an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and on-premise consumption of Mixed Beverages at 202 North LBJ Drive, Suite 101. (A. Brake)
Body
Meeting date: July 13, 2021
Department: Planning & Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative:
N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environment & Resource Protection
☐ Land Use
☐ Neighborhoods & Housing
☐ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities
☐ Transportation
☐ Core Services
☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan:
N/A
Background Information:
The applicant is requesting a renewal of the Vodka Street CUP for the on premise consumption of mixed beverages. The establishment’s original CUP was issued in 2014. A renewal of that permit was administratively approved in 2017.
Restaurant and Bar uses serving alcohol within the downtown CBA are subject to specific Use
Standards which include limitations on noise, cleanliness of immediately adjacent areas, serving meals to customers, and 3‐year maximum terms of CUP validity. Staff’s recommended conditions correspond with the conditions of prior approvals and concerns from other departments.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff has reviewed the application with criteria from Sections 2.8.3.4 and 5.1.5.5 of the San Marcos Development Code and recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. The permit is valid for three (3) years, provided standards are met.
2. The permit shall be effective upon compliance with the fire inspection completed on June 8, 2021.
3. The permit shall be effective upon compliance with the corrective action form issued by Code Compliance.
4. Food shall be available to patrons in all areas of the restaurant in a manner that meets the requirements of Section 5.1.5.5(4)(b), Eating Establishments - Downtown CBA Boundary.
5. The permit shall be posted in the same area and manner as the Certificate of Occupancy.