CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Burger Island, located at 525 W. Arapaho Road, Suite #8, is requesting a variance to the city's Code of Ordinances to sell alcohol for on-site consumption even though the restaurant is within 300 feet of a church — closer than normally allowed.
Why it matters
If approved, this would allow on-premise alcohol sales at a restaurant that would otherwise be prohibited due to its proximity to a nearby church.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Joe Corcoran. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — January 8, 2024 meeting
- January 8, 2024 Vote taken — January 8, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 8, 2024
Approve or deny variance to Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances
Official agenda language
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION WITHIN 300 FEET OF A CHURCH FOR BURGER ISLAND, LOCATED AT 525 W. ARAPAHO ROAD, SUITE #8, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ARAPAHO ROAD, WEST OF CUSTER ROAD.
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