Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Big Tony's Grill, on Behalf of Heritage Plaza Limited, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Private Club (Big Tony's Grill), Being Fewer than 3 Acres, Located on the Southwest Corner of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Redbud Boulevard, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed specific use permit.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is requesting approval of a specific use permit (SUP) for a private club (Big Tony's Grill). Big Tony's Grill is located on the southwest corner of U.S. Highway 380 and Redbud Boulevard.
- A Specific Use Permit for a private club allows a larger percentage (65%) of the sales receipts from the sale of alcohol than a typical Mixed Beverage Permit (which allows 50%). If the requested Specific Use Permit is approved and issued to the applicant, the applicant must then apply for and receive the necessary alcohol permits from the City of McKinney and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) before selling any alcohol on the premises.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· See attached Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On July 23, 2013 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the proposed specific use permit request.