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Application for Alcohol Permit and Zoning Waivers at 10284 Causeway Blvd

Original title: Application Number: SU-AB 26-0405 Applicant: MARK BENTLEY, ESQ, B.C.S, AICP Location: 10284 Causeway Blvd. Folio Number: 72210.1372 Acreage (+/-): 6.59 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: UMU-20 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: CG (16-0202), PD (98-0164) & RMC-16 (70-0130) Request: Special Use 4-COP-X Alcoholic Beverage Permit with Distance Separation Waivers

March 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This application determines whether a specific property on Causeway Blvd can legally sell alcohol despite current distance separation regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Mark Bentley

The applicant is seeking legal authorization to sell alcohol at the specified location.

Nearby property owners

Residents and businesses in the vicinity may be affected by the proposed distance separation waivers and the introduction of alcohol sales at this site.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

An application has been filed for a special use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at 10284 Causeway Blvd. The request includes a permit and associated waivers for distance separation requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 4-COP-X permit?

It is a specific type of alcoholic beverage license, typically for establishments that sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the premises.

What are distance separation waivers?

These are requests to bypass local rules that require businesses selling alcohol to be a certain distance away from protected uses like schools, churches, or residential areas.

Who decides if this permit is approved?

The application is currently before the Land Use Hearing Officer.

Why It Matters

This application determines whether a specific property on Causeway Blvd can legally sell alcohol despite current distance separation regulations.

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Zoning Complexity

The property is subject to three different zoning codes (CG, PD, and RMC-16), indicating a complex regulatory history for the site.

10284 Causeway Blvd

Connected Entities

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Sources

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