Omaha council approves multiple liquor licenses, plats and development amendments; settlement OK'd

The Omaha City Council on July 31 approved a series of business licenses and land-use items, including four liquor licenses, preliminary and final plats for multiple developments and two amendments to planned unit (PUR) overlay districts. The council also approved a $137,500 settlement in a civil case and laid over a separate rezoning request (5108 Reed Street) to allow additional neighborhood outreach.

Why it matters: the approvals clear the way for new businesses to open, allow private development projects to move from planning into construction, and set short-term constraints on one liquor store application intended to address neighborhood concerns. Several votes were unanimous, reflecting limited formal opposition at the dais even where neighbors spoke at the public hearings.

Licenses and conditions - Item 6: The council approved a Class A liquor license for Down Under Lounge, 3530 Leavenworth St. Applicant Bradley Miller told the council he plans to continue the venue’s music and arts presence. Council recorded a 6-0 vote in favor.

- Item 7: A Class C license for Talus (Evans Plaza) was approved 6-0. Molly Miller of Adams & Sullivan represented Talus LLC and said the applicant intends to replicate the restaurant’s Papillion concept in Omaha.

- Item 8: A Class I license for Tasty Non Kitchen and Bar at 2112 N. 30th St., Suite 201, was approved 6-0. The applicant (identified as Mitra) told the council the restaurant will…