AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
CUP-25-56 (The Taproom & The Porch) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Samantha Phelps, on behalf of The Taproom & The Porch, for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit to allow on premise consumption of Mixed Beverages, located at 129 E Hopkins St. (K. Buck)
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Meeting date: September 23, 2025
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
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City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Background Information:
Established in 1994, the restaurant and bar previously held a lifetime Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In September of 2021, the business received an administrative CUP renewal for a change in ownership, valid for one (1) year. In October of 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a renewal, valid for three (3) years.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of CUP-25-56 with the following conditions:
1. The permit shall be valid for three (3) years, commencing October 25, 2025, provided standards are met; and
2. The permit shall be posted in the same area and manner as the Certificate of Occupancy.
Note: conditions unchanged from previous approvals