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 businesses in the 100 block of West Broadway were granted leases for outdoor dining. Two additional businesses were later granted leases; one in 2013 and another in 2021. Currently, six businesses have leases for outdoor dining, including Juon Investments LLC d/b/a Glory Days Sports Bar, 106 West Broadway.
In 2016, Juon Investments LLC d/b/a Glory Days Sports Bar requested a second lease area in front of 104 West Broadway which was approved.
Juon Investments LLC d/b/a Glory Days Sports Bar is now requesting a third lease area with an intended use of alcohol consumption in front of 108 West Broadway. 104 West Broadway, 106 West Broadway, and 108 West Broadway are owned by R&J Capital LLC.
The request is for the outside dining area to be adjacent to the curb, similar to its other two outside dining areas and the other areas within the block. The proposed area requires the removal of an existing elevated concrete streetscape planter, a 16-in. diameter tree, landscape lighting and irrigation, and adjustment of two sanitary sewer cleanouts. In accordance with the Outdoor Dining Policy and Procedures, the City shall be responsible for the relocation of obstructions in the right-of-way in conflict with the leased area. A preliminary estimate for this work is $10,000.
The proposed area is 21.7 feet by 11.3 feet. The lease would allow a maximum of 6 tables and 18 chairs.
The area is in a historic district which requires the use of fencing and furniture meeting standards previously approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council. The City will purchase and install the fencing. The fencing materials are estimated to cost between $4,000 and $5,000. The business will provide the furniture.
All appropriate City departments, utility providers and neighboring properties were notified of this request. Objections to granting the lease were received from CD, PD, Fire, Parks, Legal, and the Mayor’s Office (Public Works is also opposed). No objections have been received from utility providers.
The existing five year lease agreement provides for payment to the City of $1,000.00 per year. If the third outside dining area is approved, the lease will be modified to include the additional space and the payment will remain at $1,000 per year.