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Read. Follow. Verify.Zoning Exception Approved for Birdies & 5 Points Liquor Lounge
Record date · March 25, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved a zoning exception for the property at 1044 Park Street, allowing the business 'Birdies & 5 Points Liquor Lounge' to sell alcohol for both on-site and off-site consumption. The approval also permits the business to provide permanent outdoor sales and service.
This ordinance grants a specific business the legal right to operate as a liquor lounge with outdoor service at 1044 Park Street, subject to compliance with city zoning performance standards.
Who It Affects
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Busy Nesting, LLC
The business is granted the legal authority to sell alcohol and provide outdoor service at their location.
Residents of District 7
Local residents will see a change in the permitted commercial activity at the 1044 Park Street property.
Key Facts
- The City Council approved the zoning exception (Appl E-25-1) with a 17-0 vote on March 25, 2025.
- The Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee previously approved the measure with conditions on March 18, 2025, by a 4-0 vote.
- The approval allows for the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages (liquor, beer, and wine) for both on-premises and off-premises consumption.
- The approval permits permanent outside sale and service at the location.
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- The business must meet the performance standards and development criteria set forth in Part 4 of the Zoning Code.
- The property is located at 1044 Park Street, between Margaret Street and Post Street.
- The property is identified by Real Estate number 090415-0000.
- The property is zoned CCG-1 (Commercial Community General-1).
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Unanimous Approval
The ordinance moved through the legislative process with unanimous support (4-0 in committee, 17-0 in council), indicating broad consensus on the project.
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