vnnnAGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold a public hearing and consider an appeal by Robert Espinosa, on behalf of Rooftop on the Square, of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission denying a request for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit in Case No. CUP-25-61 to allow the sale of mixed alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption at 126 South Guadalupe Street.
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Meeting date: February 3, 2026
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
Rooftop has held a "Restaurant (Eating Establishment)" Conditional Use Permit (CUP) since 2012. In accordance with the Development Code, a "Restaurant (Eating Establishment)" located within the Central Business Area (CBA) must meet certain standards related to kitchen equipment, meal periods, advertisement, and cleanliness outlined in Section 5.1.5.5.B.4.b.
The previous CUP renewal was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in September 2025 for three months. The short approval was intended to allow the establishment to demonstrate continued conformance with all City codes and ordinances, including the continued operation of an associated restaurant. To staff's knowledge, Bagel Bros. was hired after the previous Planning and Zoning Commission ap...
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