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Council defers decision on Hodges Ferry entertainment permit after parking and code concerns

5347306 · July 9, 2025
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Summary

City council deferred action to Aug. 26 on a use permit for C Hogan’s entertainment establishment at 1805 Hodges Ferry Road to allow staff and applicant time to address parking, ADA and code concerns and pending city code updates.

The Portsmouth City Council unanimously voted on July 8 to defer consideration of a use permit (UP2505) for an entertainment establishment proposed for 1805 Hodges Ferry Road to the Aug. 26 council meeting.

Applicant Charles Hogans, who identified himself as co-owner of the proposed restaurant and entertainment venue, told council the venue — named in his presentation as “I Crave” — would be a family-friendly restaurant offering karaoke, special events and licensed security or off-duty officers as required. Hogans said the business aims to “uplift the community” and host events…

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