AGENDA CAPTION:
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CUP-24-55 (Harper’s and FourPlay) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Sean Neal, on behalf of Harper’s and FourPlay, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow on premise consumption of Mixed Beverages, located at 139 E Hopkins. (C. Garrison)
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Meeting date: December 10, 2024
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
Harper’s is an established bar with multiple administrative approvals for name changes. The purpose of this request is for a name change from “Harper’s Public House,” to “FlourPlay.” The applicant is also expanding the square footage by approximately 2,000 square feet by converting existing office space.
Approval History:
• 1996, Original SUP issued to L & D Dishman to allow consumption of mixed beverages.
• 1999, Administrative Approval for a name change from “L & D Dishman” to “The Draft Choice Inc.” (SUP-99-06).
• 2008, Planning and Zoning Commission approved Amendment The Draft Choice Inc, to allow for mixed beverages at a restaurant, (CUP-08-17)
• 2009, Planning and Zoning Commission approved Administrative Approval/ Amendment for a name change to Harper’s Public House, (CUP-09-13)
• 2010, Planning and Zoning Commission approved amendment to Harper’s Public House, to allow expansion of the bar, (CUP-10-05)
• 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission approved renewal to Harper’s Public House, which had expired (CUP-12-27)
• 2015, Planning and Zoning Commission approved Administrative Approval to Harper’s Public House for owner change. (CUP-15-16)
With the last approval in 2015, the CUP was approved for the life of the TABC permit.
This case requires a conditional use permit to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission due to the expansion of floor space, and per section 2.8.3.5 of the Development Code: “There is significant change in the name of the establishment, or any physical or operational change in the business that increase off-site impacts to surrounding properties.”
A Certificate of Appropriateness was received from the Historic Preservation Commission to “Repainting of the woodwork and window trim on the front façade, the poles and balcony railings, and for painting the reveal lines to create the appearance of inlaid tile.” With the following conditions:
1. The paint colors are applied as indicated on the attached description of work (Exhibit A), which was submitted by the applicant on August 22, 2024.
2. No previously unpainted brick on the structure shall be painted.
3. Following completion of painting, the applicant shall contact staff to set up an inspection. Please retain all painting materials, such as the paint cans utilized, until after the inspection is complete.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1.The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for three (3) years, provided standards are met; and
2.This permit shall be posted in the same area and manner as the Certificate of Occupancy