Background/Discussion
In 2011, the City Council established the process to lease city right-of-way for the purpose of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage and/or food consumption.
In 2012, six business in the 100 block of West Broadway were granted leases for outdoor dining. One additional business was granted a lease in 2013. Currently, five businesses have leases for outdoor dining.
This current request was received from C’Mon Inn, 144 West Broadway, with an intended use of alcohol consumption. The property is owned by G & A Properties, LLC.
The request is for the outside dining area to be adjacent to the curb, similar to the other areas within the block. The area proposed does not require modifications to any existing structures.
The proposed dining area is 16 feet by 11 feet. The lease would allow a maximum of 4 tables and 16 chairs.
The area is in the historic district which requires the use of fencing and furniture meeting standards previously approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council.
No objections to granting the lease have been received from any City departments or Utility providers.
The five year lease agreement provides for payment to the City of $1,000.00 per year.
The City will purchase and install the fencing. The estimated cost of the fencing is $2,300.00. The city will require the applicant, as an individual, to execute a forgivable promissory note for the cost of the fencing. The business will provide the furniture.