Special Exception Request for Alcohol License at Miyaji Sushi & Hibachi

Original title: Miyaji Sushi & Hibachi Special Exception - Consider a Special Exception to allow a restaurant within 1,000 feet of a school to obtain an alcohol license in the PD (Planned Development) district on 9.51 acres, located on the south side of W. Lake Mary Boulevard, east of Sun Drive; BS2025-08 (Wen Zheng, Applicant) District4 - Lockhart (Hilary Padin, Planner)

July 2, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines whether the restaurant can legally serve alcohol at its current location, which is currently restricted due to its proximity to a school.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wen Zheng

The applicant is seeking regulatory approval to obtain an alcohol license for their business.

Nearby residents and school community

These groups are located in the vicinity of the establishment where the alcohol license is being requested.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a to allow Miyaji Sushi & Hibachi to obtain an alcohol license despite its location within 1,000 feet of a school. The restaurant is located in a Planned Development district on W. Lake Mary Boulevard.

Key Facts

The applicant, Wen Zheng, is requesting a special exception to obtain an alcohol license.
The restaurant is located within 1,000 feet of a school, which triggers the need for a special exception.
The property is located in a Planned Development (PD) district.
The site encompasses 9.51 acres.
The property is situated on the south side of W. Lake Mary Boulevard, east of Sun Drive.
The case is identified as BS2025-08.
The file number for this item is 2025-587.
The item is categorized as a Public Hearing Item for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The item was introduced on June 4, 2025.
The project is located in District 4 (Lockhart).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the restaurant need a special exception?

The restaurant is located within 1,000 feet of a school, which requires a to obtain an alcohol license.

Where is the restaurant located?

It is located on the south side of W. Lake Mary Boulevard, east of Sun Drive, within a 9.51-acre Planned Development district.

Why It Matters

This decision determines whether the restaurant can legally serve alcohol at its current location, which is currently restricted due to its proximity to a school.

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Connected Entities

organizationPlanning and Zoning Commission“The body reviewing the request.”Map →

locationW. Lake Mary Boulevard“The street location of the property.”Map →

personWen Zheng“The applicant for the special exception.”Map →

organizationMiyaji Sushi & Hibachi“The restaurant seeking the special exception for an alcohol license.”Map →

personHilary Padin“The planner assigned to the case.”Map →

Sources

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