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Zoning Exception Request for Baran Cafe Alcohol Sales

Original title: ORD-Q Apv Zoning Exception (Appl E-26-26) at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Btwn Beach Blvd & Town Center Parkway Which Includes the Retail Sale & Service of All Alcoholic Beverages Including Liquor, Beer/Wine for on-premises Consumption, for Baran Cafe, in CCG-1 (R.E. # 165411-9025 & 165411-9030) (Dist. 4- Carrico) (Cox) (LUZ) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 6/16/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer LUZ PH: 7/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

Record date · July 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes a for Baran Cafe, located at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, to allow for the on-premises sale of liquor, beer, and wine. The request is currently under review by the Land Use and Zoning Committee.

Why it matters

If approved, this ordinance will change the permitted land use at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S to allow a specific business to serve all types of alcoholic beverages on-site.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Baran Cafe

The business is seeking a zoning exception to change the permitted activities at their location.

Indirectly affected

District 4 Residents

Residents in the area may be impacted by changes to land use and alcohol service availability in their neighborhood.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance (File 2026-0486) seeks a zoning exception for Baran Cafe.
  • The property is located at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, between Beach Blvd and Town Center Parkway.
  • The exception would permit the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages (liquor, beer, and wine) for on-premises consumption.
  • The property is currently zoned as CCG-1.
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  • The affected real estate parcel numbers are 165411-9025 and 165411-9030.
  • The ordinance was introduced on June 9, 2026.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026, before the Land Use and Zoning Committee.
  • The proposal is being processed under application number E-26-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It is a formal request to allow Baran Cafe to serve liquor, beer, and wine on their premises, which requires a specific .
When will a decision be made?
The Land Use and Zoning Committee has a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.

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Connected Entities

Baran Cafe, Land Use & Zoning Committee, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S and 1 more
OrganizationBaran Cafe“The business requesting the zoning exception.”Map →
OrganizationLand Use & Zoning Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the zoning application.”Map →
location3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S“The physical address subject to the zoning exception.”Map →
PersonCarrico“District 4 representative associated with the ordinance.”Map →

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