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Liquor License Approval for 501 East State Street

Original title: An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (NG-L) and the Sale of Packaged Liquor (PKG) in conjunction with a café, restaurant and bar in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 501 East State Street (Benjamin Chauvin/Eachother, LLC dba Eachother/Applicant).

June 29, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance grants a specific business the legal authority to sell alcohol at 501 East State Street, changing the permitted commercial activities at that location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Benjamin Chauvin / Eachother, LLC

The applicant receives legal authorization to sell specific types of alcohol at their business location.

Residents of the C-4 Urban Mixed-Use District

The business environment and availability of alcohol services change within their immediate zoning district.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 29, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance authorizes the sale of liquor by the drink and packaged liquor for a new café, restaurant, and bar located at 501 East State Street. The business, operating as 'Eachother,' is located within a C-4 Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance approves the sale of liquor by the drink (NG-L) at 501 East State Street.
  • The ordinance approves the sale of packaged liquor (PKG) at 501 East State Street.
  • The business is authorized to operate as a café, restaurant, and bar.
  • The property is located in a C-4 Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District.
  • The applicant is Benjamin Chauvin, representing Eachother, LLC.
  • The file number for this legislative action is 26-00798.
  • The ordinance was introduced to the City Council on June 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of alcohol sales are being approved?
The ordinance approves both 'liquor by the drink' (served on-site) and 'packaged liquor' (sold in sealed containers for off-site consumption).
Where will this business be located?
The business will be located at 501 East State Street.

Why It Matters

This ordinance grants a specific business the legal authority to sell alcohol at 501 East State Street, changing the permitted commercial activities at that location.

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Connected Entities

personBenjamin ChauvinApplicant for the liquor license.Map →
location501 East State StreetThe physical address where the liquor license will apply.Map →
organizationEachother, LLCBusiness entity dba Eachother.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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