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Public hearing: special permit for a winery/distillery at 816 S. Sherman St.
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What this is
A property owner is requesting a special permit and special development plan to operate a winery or distillery inside an existing 19,602-square-foot building on a 1.5-acre lot at 816 S. Sherman St., which is zoned Main Street/Central Expressway PD Planned Development (Railside Sub-District).
Why it matters
Approving this permit would allow alcohol production and potentially tasting-room uses at a specific Railside District location, which could affect the character and activity in that area.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 8, 2024 meeting
- April 8, 2024 Vote taken — April 8, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 8, 2024
Hold public hearing and consider approval of special permit and special development plan
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 24-01, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL PERMIT AND SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A WINERY/DISTILLERY ON A 1.5-ACRE LOT CURRENTLY ZONED MAIN STREET/CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RAILSIDE SUB-DISTRICT) WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,602 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 816 S. SHERMAN ST. PUBLIC INPUT:
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