AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
CUP-21-17 (Mr. Exotics Steakhouse) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by John Mark Slack, on behalf of Mr. Exotics Steakhouse, for a new Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and on premise consumption of Mixed Beverages at 101 and 105 East Hopkins Street. (A. Brake)
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Meeting date: June 22, 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 CUP to serve Mixed Beverages for a new steakhouse, specializing in steaks made from exotic game. Located on the ground level of a two-story building in the Downtown Square, the space used to be home to River Rose retail shop and the Central Texas Ballet Studio.
Code Enforcement received a complaint regarding construction occurring to the interior of the building. After inspection of the property, Code Enforcement found no evidence of permits being issued for the work and staff issued a Stop Work Order on April 1, 2021.
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 concerns received 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 conditio...
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