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Advisory committee recommends Santa Maria Supermarket liquor license despite density concerns
Summary
The Janesville Alcohol License Advisory Committee voted 4-2 to recommend a class A intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for SMG LLC, d/b/a Santa Maria Supermarket, after hearing public comment and committee questions about store layout and alcohol outlet density.
The Janesville Alcohol License Advisory Committee on Monday recommended approval of an original class A intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for SMG LLC, doing business as Santa Maria Supermarket at 1820 Center Avenue, by a 4-2 vote after public comment and discussion about dense alcohol retailing in the area.
Committee members and staff said the application shows the liquor sales area will be a standalone space with a separate exterior entrance and no interior access to the grocery store. City staff told the committee the submitted floor plan did not show a separate storage room and that any additional storage outside the rigid-walled liquor area would require an amended floor plan and…
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