MADISON (DANE COUNTY)local legislationChange of Licensed Premise

Proposed Expansion for Local Motive at 646 W Washington Ave

Original title: Change of Licensed Premises Madison Local Motive LLC • dba Local Motive Current Capacity (in/out): 49/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 80/20 646 W Washington Ave #5 • Agent: Rm Snijur Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 10% food, 50% other Police Sector 404 (District 4) Request to expand from train car #5 to include car #4 with same dimensions (approx 900 sq ft) & accessible bathroom. Private outdoor train platform area beside car #4 (approx 400 sq ft), fenced off from adjacent private parking lot.

May 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This request, if approved, will change the permitted occupancy and physical footprint of the business, increasing indoor capacity from 49 to 80 and adding an outdoor capacity of 20.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Madison Local Motive LLC

The business is seeking a change to its licensed premises and capacity limits.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Local Motive, a business located at 646 W Washington Ave, is requesting approval to expand its licensed premises to include an additional train car and an outdoor platform. The proposal would increase the establishment's total indoor and outdoor capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alcohol License Review Committee reviewing?

They are reviewing a request from Madison Local Motive LLC to expand their licensed premises to include an additional train car and an outdoor platform.

How will the capacity change if this is approved?

Indoor capacity will increase from 49 to 80, and outdoor capacity will increase from 0 to 20.

Why It Matters

This request, if approved, will change the permitted occupancy and physical footprint of the business, increasing indoor capacity from 49 to 80 and adding an outdoor capacity of 20.