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Council grants Club Vivo a limited SUP after contentious hearing; council sets 18-month review
Summary
After extensive testimony and debate over safety, the council approved a limited specific use permit allowing a bar/lounge/dance-hall use at Harwood and Pacific for an 18-month period with conditions; council members pressed for security plans and closer coordination with police and staff.
The Dallas City Council on Jan. 8 approved a time-limited specific use permit (SUP) authorizing an alcoholic-beverage establishment (bar/lounge/tavern) and a commercial-amusement indoor use limited to a dance hall at the Harwood/Pacific location (Club Vivo). The SUP was approved with an 18-month review period and conditions discussed during the hearing.
The item drew a long public debate and heavy turnout. Supporters, including the operator and representatives from the hospitality company, their security team and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, urged approval and described extensive security measures: metal detection at entry, pat-downs, licensed security…
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