AGENDA CAPTION:
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CUP-25-48 (The Davenport) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Duane Bradley, on behalf of The Davenport, for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit to allow on premise consumption of Mixed Beverages, located at 194 S. Guadalupe Street and 104 W MLK Drive. (C.Garrison)
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Meeting date: September 23, 2025
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
The Davenport received its first Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in April of 2020 as a restaurant, and became effective on July 10, 2020 with the approval of their Certificate of Occupancy. The Davenport has received two renewals since then, in 2021 for one year and 2022 for three years. The one-year renewal in 2021 was due to noise concerns by the community and Planning and Zoning Commission. In 2024, the Davenport was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission to convert from a Restaurant to a Bar within the Central Business Area (CBA). The new approval was for one year. Staff’s recommended conditions carry over applicable conditions from prior approvals.
Within a 1-year period, The Davenport only received one police call at their location that required an officer or EMS response.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1.The permit shall be valid for three (3) years, commencing on October 22, 2025, provided standards are met;
2. Outdoor amplified music on the patio fronting South Guadalupe Street shall be limited to the hours between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., Sunday – Thursday, and between 11 a.m. and 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday;
3. Condition #2 shall not apply to the speakers providing ambient music on the patio fronting South Guadalupe Street, Sunday – Thursday, between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m.;
4. Outdoor amplified music on rear patio directly adjacent to Telephone Alley shall be limited to the hours between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.;
5. Parking shall be prohibited in the City right-of-way along South Guadalupe Street; and
6. The permit shall be posted in the same area and manner as the Certificate of Occupancy.